William's Doll is about a very young boy that wants a doll to love, cuddle, kiss, and take care of. His father doesn't want him to have a doll because boys do not play with dolls. Instead his father buys him "boy" toys and will not get him a doll. William's grandmother ends up buying him a doll in the end.This story is controversial because William isn't supposed to play with dolls and the only reason he wants to play with one is that he is gay. I don't think that this story is trying to portray that William is gay at all. I think it is just about a young boy that likes other things besides the steriotypical boy toys.
I would read this story in my classroom to tell others that not always following "the norm" is an ok thing to do. Not all boys play with trains and basketball. I know some little boys that like barbies and dolls and that doesn't mean they are gay. This story can be interpreted any way that the reader chooses.
Wow! I wish I would have read this book. My nephew has carried around a pink pillow with him since he was born. My brother hated it at first because it was the color pink but now realizes that it is just a pillow and doesn't mind. But he is still not allowed to bring it out into public anymore. I think that a book like this needs to be introduced. I think that boys and girls should be able to play or do whatever they want without having to be stereotyped.
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