Hello, friends! Our book today is I’m Not A Girl, written by Maddox Lyons and Jessica Verdi, and illustrated by Dana Simpson, a touching and empowering story about a young child’s journey of self-discovery and self-actualization. The red-headed narrator opens our story by explaining that today is picture day - he HATES picture day, because … Continue reading I’m Not A Girl (Maddox Lyons & Jessica Verdi)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Want to Be a Vase, written by Julio Torres and illustrated by Julian Glander, a hilariously irreverent and thought-provoking look at identity. It’s a quiet day in the bathroom of the apartment when the plunger makes an unexpected announcement: “I want to be a vase.” Its bathroom compatriots … Continue reading I Want to Be a Vase (Julio Torres)
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)
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)
Hello, friends! Our book today is 10,000 Dresses, written by Marcus Ewert and illustrated by Rex Ray, a look into the dreams and struggles of a young transgender girl. When Bailey dreams, she dreams of dresses - 10,000 in total. Each dress is a wonder, made of crystals or flowers or windows into far-off lands. … Continue reading 10,000 Dresses (Marcus Ewert)
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