Selecting and presenting stories and clippings from newspaper that portray both men and women in nontraditional roles is an effective strategy to counter gender stereotypes. Gender stereotypes are very common in children’s literature. Classic children’s books and even more contemporary stories frequently portray boys and girls in terms of specific socially defined gender norms. In recent years, some children’s authors have made an effort to develop characters who exist as individuals, often in explicit defiance of stereotypes. This sort of literature can be helpful to students talking about any sort of difference, as well as to children who are beginning to understand the depth and harmful nature of gender stereotypes.