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 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)
Hello, friends! Today, we read Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story About Gender And Friendship, written by Jessica Walton and illustrated by Dougal MacPherson, a sweet tale about two inseparable friends. Errol and Thomas the Teddy are the best of pals. Every day they play together, eat together, and go on adventures together. One day, Thomas … Continue reading Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story About Gender And Friendship (Jessica Walton)
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