The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

Short Summary

“The Prince and the Dressmaker” by Jen Wang is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel about a prince who secretly loves wearing dresses, highlighting themes of gender diversity, self-expression, and acceptance.

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 12 to 18 years.

Topics Discussed

Gender Diversity | Gender Stereotypes | Non-binary

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What this book is about

  • “The Prince and the Dressmaker” by Jen Wang is about gender diversity and possibly being non-binary.
  • The story revolves around a prince who enjoys wearing dresses and adopts a different name.
  • The prince finds a dressmaker who helps him create beautiful dresses, but he must keep this secret.
  • The narrative touches on themes of acceptance, discrimination, and identity exploration.
  • The book is open to interpretation and does not explicitly label the prince as transgender.
  • It features characters like Lady Cristalia, known for her fashion sense, and highlights the dressmaker’s role.
  • The book normalises various forms of self-expression through clothing and challenges gender stereotypes.
  • It is valuable for children who are gender-fluid, non-binary, or exploring their identity, helping them feel less isolated.
  • “The Prince and the Dressmaker” is recommended for families to promote inclusivity and acceptance of differences.
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❤️ Cath

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Cath Hakanson is a qualified family sex educator, sexual health nurse and author with 30+ years of clinical and education experience. As an AuDHD parent of two neurodivergent children, she creates clear, practical sex ed resources that help parents talk about bodies, puberty, consent, porn, relationships and sex without shame or judgement.