Sumorella is about Mango Boy who wants to be a sumo wrestler more than anything, but he's stuck working the fields all day while his brothers get to train. One day, his "fairy godfather" shows up and teaches him how to be a real sumo wrestler in time for the big fight. I was born in Hawaii, so Hawaii ...more
I had high hopes but this screams toxic masculinity to me. I realize I am viewing this as an adult not a child but it still sends out misogynistic vibes. Cinderella: pretty dress, handsome Prince. Sumorella: highest ranking sumo wrestler, successful career and a beautiful woman. It was published in ...more
Sumorella is the Hawaiian version of Cinderella about "Mango Boy" and his dream to be a sumo wrestler despite his skinny stature and belittling older brothers. The text uses authentic Hawaiian words which helps add to the genuineness of the story and also includes a glossary of these words in the ba ...more