Episode 183 - The Sissy Duckling

"I am perfectly willing to believe that this is a stupidflock." Kate's getting very fond of giving Betsy challenges. This week? To do another celebrity picture book. Betsy had already handed her a Julie Andrews, and it's still too soon to do Madonna. Where does that leave them? Well, let me put it this way: If you wanted to learn about a book based on a film that included in its cast (amongst others) Estelle Getty and Melissa Etheridge, today's your lucky day. Kate and Betsy tackle Harvey Fierstein's still-in-print picture book, The Sissy Duckling, illustrated by Henry Cole. Cole, for the record, also illustrated And Tango Makes Three, thereby solidifying his status as specializing in bird picture books that defy heteronormative power structures. Show Notes: If you're curious about that interview between PW and Harvey Fierstein (where he says some really smart and cogent things) you can find it here: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/40277-pw-talks-with-harvey-fierstein.html Kate Recommends: Bailey Sarian - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtNdVINwfYFTQEEZgMiQ8FA Betsy Recommends: Staged - https://www.hulu.com/series/staged-d5821ceb-5a42-468c-a825-42a2739b48c6 For the full Show Notes please visit: http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2021/05/17/fuse-8-n-kate-the-sissy-duckling-by-harvey-fierstein-ill-henry-cole/