Omaamakaadendaagozi EdwiinaOmaamakaadendaagozi Edwiina

Edwin loves his sister Patsy's closet. He adores dresses and earrings and boots with high heels. And when he's finished getting dressed, Edwin is transformed…into the fabulous Edweena! Today is the figure skating competition at school and Edwin has decided to compete as Edweena. What will people say when they meet her for the first time? Can a boy in drag win the competition? Edweena will have to give her best performance ever to find out! This dual language edition contains the story in both Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and English. Edwin is ready to introduce the world to his drag persona, Edweena, at his skating competition. Hello world, meet Edweena! Key Selling Points: • Dual-language edition of The Fabulous Edweena in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and English. • Translated by expert Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe language teachers. • A playful, impactful story about a young, Indigenous boy stepping out of his comfort zone and going out in public in drag for the first time. • Emphasizes the power of drag, and how special Edwin feels when he transforms into Edweena. He can feel confident and beautiful. • The Fabulous Edweena is Edwin Dumont's debut children's book, and he was inspired to write it after reading other LGBTQIA2S+ books for kids. • A conversation starter for young readers and families to see the joy in drag and why it's valuable as an art form. • When Edweena enters the skating competition, it showcases the support he receives from family and friends, which is incredibly important for queer kids.