This transgender story illustrates the life of a young prince who struggles growing up, feeling that he is living a lie and can not eventually rule the kingdom. He runs away to find his grandmother's spirit that allows him to magically transform into a princess. She returns home to be accepted by her parents and continues to rule the kingdom marvelously.
'The Royal Heart' is a timeless story that's not meant only for transgendered children but rather teaches courage, acceptance and love to all kids. While there is a growing movement toward modern gender-neutral stories and toys for children -- the author wanted to write this in a traditional format, using words like "thy" and "shall."
Written by actor and author Henry McGoon and illustrated by freelance Disney artist J. Orr, the transgender story is a masterpiece. Though it has concepts that may be seen as revolutionary by some, the children's fairy tale has the potential to be a bedtime classic.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Transgender Fairy Tales
- Creating inclusive and diverse storytelling for children by introducing transgender characters in traditional formats.
- Gender-neutral Stories
- Addressing the growing movement towards gender neutrality in children's literature and media.
- Inclusive Toy Industry
- Creating opportunities for the development of inclusive and diverse toys that reflect the experiences of transgender children.
Sectors Adopting This
- Children's Literature
- Opportunity for authors and publishers to create and promote transgender stories in children's literature.
- Media and Entertainment
- Creating inclusive and diverse content that represents transgender people in a positive and authentic way.
- Toy Manufacturing
- Opportunity to develop and produce toys that are inclusive and representative of all genders and gender identities.
