by Dan Santat
First published 2024
Lefty and Righty take the stage for a special performance. These two hands have stories to tell about how left-handed people lived throughout history. Righty explains how being left-handed once meant serious trouble for people. Lefty shares the facts about when left was considered wrong by society. Together, they guide readers through different time periods, showing how attitudes changed over the centuries. The hands reveal how left-handed people faced challenges that right-handed people never experienced. Their theatrical show spans many ages, from times when left-handedness brought punishment to today's world where both hands are accepted. By the end of their performance, Lefty and Righty prove that whether someone is left-handed or right-handed, everyone deserves acceptance. The story celebrates how society learned to embrace differences and make room for everyone, including left-handed scissors for those who need them.
Genres: history, social-issues, 21st-century, disability
Vibes: educational, emotional, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, informative, social-commentary
Period: 21st Century
40 pages · Hardcover · Union Square Kids