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annamatopoetry
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Mehso-so

What a fucking book! On the one hand, 95% of it is valuable historical research on the effects of colonialism removing swimming skills from colonized people in the name of civilisation, and, once swimming became a valuable skill, keeping marginalized people from developing swimming skills.
On the other hand, the remaining 5% is an absolute batshit insane hatred of the breast stroke and some truly unhinged word choices.

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annamatopoetry
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Real fucking tired of this fucking attitude in this otherwise excellent fucking book. Breast stroke is not a less good way of swimming? It's certainly slower, but makes up for it in using less energy = allows the swimmer to stay afloat for longer. Each swim stroke has its pros and cons?
Cunty fucking attitude.

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Lindy
When You Can Swim | Jack Wong
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Which is the best Canadian picture book? I rank a selection of recent award finalists. #kidlit
https://youtu.be/XzCKPZUgnCQ

#CanadianAuthors

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Lindy
When You Can Swim | Jack Wong
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Pickpick

Debut author Jack Wong used pastels & watercolour to create a series of joyful outdoor swimming scenes—in lakes, rivers, the ocean—and celebrate interacting with nature through swimming in this beautiful, award-winning picture book. People of diverse heritage & abilities are portrayed, encouraging readers not to be afraid of the water, and also conveys the message that enjoying the natural world belongs to everyone. #Canadian #kidlit

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Lindy
When You Can Swim | Jack Wong
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I decided to make a book representing the freedom to discover swimming because representation is power: We can use it to depict the world we are striving for, before that world is a reality for everyone.
[from the author‘s note]

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Lindy
When You Can Swim | Jack Wong
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When you can swim,
you‘ll reach landscapes as foreign as the moon
no spaceship required

Lindy I didn‘t even notice the girl‘s prosthetic leg the first time I read this book all the way through. In fact, I didn‘t notice until after I took the photo because I wanted to share the quote from this page. 5mo
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yourfavouritemixtape
The Swimmers | Julie Otsuka
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Pickpick

I loved the first part about the pool. But then it kind of hit a bit too close to home for me to enjoy it properly. Which probably also shows that it‘s quite good.

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Sharpeipup
In the Water They Can't See You Cry: A Memoir | Rebecca Paley, Amanda Beard
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Didn‘t realize how young she was for her first Olympics or know about her struggles with cutting and bulimia. 🏊🏻‍♀️

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