Comments on: Precious, Princess & The Frog http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2009/11/18/precious-princess-the-frog/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:23:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Soko http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2009/11/18/precious-princess-the-frog/#comment-3859 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:58:13 +0000 http://thebrownbookshelf.com/?p=2341#comment-3859 I couldn’t agree with you more that we need to vote with our wallets and support the heck out of the movie and the merchandise. As annual passholders, we visit Disneyland often. I haven’t seen this much hype at the park for a film’s release EVER. :) They have added a Tiana’s riverboat cruise, are giving free tickets for the movie (child’s admission) with your ticket or pass, and are distributing bookmarks at all of the restaurants. Very exciting indeed!

]]> By: Paula http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2009/11/18/precious-princess-the-frog/#comment-3854 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:11:00 +0000 http://thebrownbookshelf.com/?p=2341#comment-3854 I’m as liberal as they come when it comes to what a teen can read. But Push is raw! I agree, it’s not something I’d ever recommend for a young reader. I assume the movie is focused more on her redemptive journey and not the abuse. Still haven’t been able to get my date night to go.

]]> By: Crystal R. http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2009/11/18/precious-princess-the-frog/#comment-3852 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:01:13 +0000 http://thebrownbookshelf.com/?p=2341#comment-3852 Wonderful post, Paula! Love, love, love the fact that Disney is finally “recognizing” us. And yes, it’s long overdue . . . but I will definitely support it & try my best to catch Princess Tiana on opening night (or at least the next day!). My 6-year-old daughter is really excited about it, too, so I know I’ll be gifting her with lots of Princess Tiana accessories this Christmas! :)

]]> By: lisabpl http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2009/11/18/precious-princess-the-frog/#comment-3846 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:46:17 +0000 http://thebrownbookshelf.com/?p=2341#comment-3846 Push is a novel that I was going to recommend to teens based only on the movie preview – until I actually read it. I’ve seen and read a lot of fairly mature movies and books but this is one that I could barely finish. There is no way that I would recommend the book to anyone but I am still excited about the movie. Unfortuneately, I think that teens will then go to the book. Yikes!

]]> By: Shelia http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2009/11/18/precious-princess-the-frog/#comment-3839 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:05:39 +0000 http://thebrownbookshelf.com/?p=2341#comment-3839 I plan on taking my niece to see the Princess and the Frog.

]]> By: Paula http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2009/11/18/precious-princess-the-frog/#comment-3829 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:12:12 +0000 http://thebrownbookshelf.com/?p=2341#comment-3829 Ooh great idea about buying Tiana. I had a booksigning last month and bought a Tiana book. Though I was a little disappointed in the story itself (it was more a generic re-telling of the movie than a true story)I’m glad I bought it. I’m doing all I can to make sure I support this movie and its merchandise.

]]> By: Heather Z. http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2009/11/18/precious-princess-the-frog/#comment-3827 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:58:27 +0000 http://thebrownbookshelf.com/?p=2341#comment-3827 Well said. :) I am hoping to see a black princess when I go to Disney World at the beginning of December.

]]> By: tamekafbrown http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2009/11/18/precious-princess-the-frog/#comment-3825 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:39:24 +0000 http://thebrownbookshelf.com/?p=2341#comment-3825 I am extremely passionate about supporting The Princess & the Frog, for all the reasons you stated so eloquently, Paula! In fact, I’ll suggest one more action item to add to the list:

If you are buying any gifts for little girls in the “princess age group” BUY THEM PRINCESS TIANA paraphernalia! Especially on the birthday party circuit and for Christmas.

My 6year old has attended two parties since products have been on the market. The first little girl (who was having a Bratz themed party), got a Princess Tiana blanket. The second little girl, who is white, got a Star Wars book (the theme of her party) AND a Princess Tiana book.

I usually have a $10 budget on these birthday party gifts, but I have been going over that to support these Tiana products. I want to make sure Disney knows we WILL support people–er, cartoons–who look like us.

BUY TIANA!!!

]]> By: Kelly http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2009/11/18/precious-princess-the-frog/#comment-3822 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:43:21 +0000 http://thebrownbookshelf.com/?p=2341#comment-3822 Great post, Paula! I will be there to see Princess & the Frog too. I lead a girls book club in NC. The girls are so excited to finally have a princess on film who looks like them. Also, everyone, please support Natasha Anastasia Tarpley. She’s author of the beautiful picture book, I Love My Hair, and many others. Natasha wrote the hardcover picture book, The Princess and the Frog: Princess Tiana and the Royal Ball (Disney Press, $15.99).

]]> By: Emily Weak http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2009/11/18/precious-princess-the-frog/#comment-3821 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:27:21 +0000 http://thebrownbookshelf.com/?p=2341#comment-3821 Hi
This is probably not really the best place to ask this, and I apologize.
This site is such a great resource! Great blogs and great book lists. I was wondering if you have any recommendations for sites or booklists which are similarly focused on African American writers, but for primarily non-fiction? I’m looking for resources for 14-24 year olds who are “reluctant readers”
Thank you,
Emily

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