Edwin Dumont
Edwin Dumont was born in Parry Sound to a family with Ojibway heritage. He has always been called Edweena. Cinderella said, "A dream is a wish your heart makes," and Edwin's dream of being a writer came true. He owns a hair salon and lives with his husband in Toronto.
Kids Books (2)
Synopsis:
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!
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 8.
Dual-language: Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and English.
This book is available in English: The Fabulous Edweena
Additional Information
24 pages | 8.50" x 8.50" | Hardcover
Synopsis:
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!
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 8.
This books available in English and Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe): Omaamakaadendaagozi Edwiina / The Fabulous Edweena
Additional Information
24 pages | 8.50" x 8.50" | Hardcover
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