In a shocking revelation that should rock the Democratic horserace to its very core, New York media scene blog Gawker (who seem to be baiting me lately with all the kid stuff) reveals that person or persons unknown have been posting on Craigslist, looking for a few multi-culti children to connect with the Obama campaign, having apparently run out of minors who will associate with him of their own free will. And that’s not the worst of it: No pay!

Shock! Horror! What does Hillary have to say about this?

Help Obama get elected/Need parent with small child

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Reply to: gigs-621146478@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-03-27, 5:17PM PDTWant to help Obama get elected? Looking for parents with a small child to be in a commercial. African American, caucasian, asian, hispanic, anyone and everyone. Will only take a little bit of your time and it’s a huge way to help Obama’s effort for equality in this country.

Guess these people wouldn’t take his calls:

KidsForObama

AndTheOtherKidsForObamaSite

I can certainly understand why he wouldn’t want to use his own children.

There is a lot of great literature for older girls, ranging from Junie B. Jones to Pippi Longstocking to Ramona the Pest.  For younger girls under the age of 8, it’s a bit harder to find good books with strong female protagonists.  With all the Disney Princess and Strawberry Shortcake and whatnot, there’s quite a bit of fluff to wade through.

And that’s where I come in to help.  All of these books feature female protagonists who don’t need rescuing, thank you very much.

 Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?

Well do they?

 Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is convinced that her name is perfect, until she goes to school.

 JoJo’s Flying Side Kick

JoJo must advance in her tae-kwon-do class.  Does she have what it takes?

 The Adventures of Isabel

This poem by Ogden Nash tells the story of Isabel, who isn’t afraid of anything.

 Eloise

I don’t need to tell you about Eloise, do I? For starters, she lives in a hotel.

 The Outside Dog

Marisol really wants a dog, even though her Abuelito is against the idea.

 Swamp Angel

A modern American tall tale about Angelica Longrider, who grew up to be the greatest woodswoman of Tennessee.

 The Magic Tree House (Series Books 1-4)

The first four of the popular series, Annie and her brother find a magical tree house.

 A Ride on the Red Mare’s Back

Her brother has been captured, and she must find him. 

 Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse

What happens when Lilly’s purse is confiscated by her favorite teacher?

 Mirette on the High Wire

Set in Paris, Mirette does not know that her teacher is famous.

 Tar Beach

Cassie Louise Lightfoot takes a magical ride over the city.