Koning & koning
(Prince & Prince) Book not yet available in English
Summary:
The old queen is tired of wearing the crown and would like to retire. But for her son to take over the throne and become king, he must marry. Princesses from all over the world begin to arrive, but our prince does not like any of them. The last princess arrives, and lo and behold! The prince falls in love at first sight. However, on the next page, we discover that standing next to the princess is her brother Krasomil, and it is he who has made the prince’s heart beat faster. The prince has fallen in love with the princess’s brother! How will it end? It seems that this will not be a fairy tale… Will this story have a fairy-tale happy ending?
Edited by: Gender Studies, o p.s. - Knihovna Jiřiny Šiklové
Comment:
This short novel takes a long-told story about princes and princes and adds a queer twist – instead of a prince and a princess, the main love interests are a prince and the brother of a princess. Through witty dialogue and cute imagery, the authors Linda de Haan and Stern Nijland explore the themes of gender and sexuality, showing young readers that no matter who they are attracted to, they are worthy and valid. Through using the stereotypical narrative and adding a homosexual relationship, the authors easily point out the stereotypes and prejudices still instilled in our society, while showing that love comes in endless forms.