Hello, friends! Our book today is Dolls and Trucks are for Everyone, written by Robb Pearlman and illustrated by Eda Kaban, a wonderful look at the limitless possibilities of nongendered play. Toys are for everyone. Dolls and trucks, superhero capes and nurses’ scrubs, sewing machines and hockey sticks and mixing bowls and video games and … Continue reading Dolls and Trucks are for Everyone (Robb Pearlman)
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When Aidan Became A Brother (Kyle Lukoff)
Hello, friends! Our book today is When Aidan Became A Brother, written by Kyle Lukoff and illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, a very unique story of a little boy becoming a big brother. When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. So they decorated his room in “girly” colors and gave him a girl’s … Continue reading When Aidan Became A Brother (Kyle Lukoff)
It Feels Good To Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity (Theresa Thorn)
Hello, friends - we’re back! And with a book that’s perfect for our first Pride Month review: It Feels Good To Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity, written by Theresa Thorn and illustrated by Noah Grigni. Meet Ruthie. She is a transgender girl; when she was little, everyone thought she was a boy, but … Continue reading It Feels Good To Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity (Theresa Thorn)
Jacob’s New Dress (Sarah & Ian Hoffman)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Jacob's New Dress, written by Sarah and Ian Hoffman and illustrated by Chris Case, the story of a boy and his parents making an important wardrobe decision. When it’s dress-up time at Jacob’s school, he and his friend Emily always go straight for the dresses. His classmate Christopher is … Continue reading Jacob’s New Dress (Sarah & Ian Hoffman)
Pink Is For Boys (Robb Pearlman)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Pink Is For Boys, written by Robb Pearlman and illustrated by Eda Kaban, a clever color book that also challenges the notion of gender-exclusive colors. Pink is for boys AND girls. Blue is for girls AND boys. And orange, green, brown, purple? Both boys and girls can enjoy these … Continue reading Pink Is For Boys (Robb Pearlman)
