Passchier offers an exploration of gender for the youngest of readers.Each spread in this colorful picture book explores a different aspect of gender before ending with the titular refrain, sending the message that kids should feel unconstrained by gender norms. On a page discussing common terms, a group of kids and adults paint a mural with words such as nonbinary and trans while sharing their own thoughts. The ensemble discuss pronouns at a Drag Queen Story Hour, learn about gender expression while visiting a salon, and emphasize that there's no set timeline for figuring out one's gender. Laudably, Passchier notes that all feelings and emotional expressions, even those stereotypically associated with a particular gender, are natural-something not often seen in similar books on this topic.
Passchier's chipper cartoon art depicts a cast diverse in skin tone, hair texture, ability, body type, age, religion, and gender expression.
A thoughtful and accessible introduction.
Description
Published in partnership with GLAAD, this read-aloud picture book helps adults begin important conversations about gender in a supportive and affirming way. Gender is one way that we express ourselves. Your gender belongs to you, and YOU get to make ALL the rules.
There are eight BILLION people living on Earth. That's eight billion unique laughs, smiles, ways to dress, think, act, and play. Gender is one way people express themselves. Some folks feel they are girls, some boys, some both, and some neither. Gender is different for everyone, and there's no wrong way to express it.
This book, published in partnership with GLAAD, is a helpful and empowering way to have a first conversation with children about gender and how they feel about themselves. Filled with expert definitions and information about the world around us, this essential book reminds every reader that when it comes to gender, they make the rules for themselves.
Written and illustrated by Andy Passchier, creator of the award-winning
Gender Identity for Kids: A Book About Finding Yourself, Understanding Others, and Respecting Everybody!
and many other books on gender and personal identity, this resource for all kids, of any gender helps explain the basics of gender and how to advocate for yourself and respect others.
