Gender Identity for Kids: A Book about Finding Yourself, Understanding Others, and Respecting Everybody!
by Andy Passchier (Author)
What is gender and what does it mean to you? What are ways people express their gender? What if you don’t feel like the gender everyone says you are? This new resource is here to help kids make sense of who they are and how they feel.
As you grow up, you receive lots of messages about gender. Most kids start to define their own gender identity as early as age four! But what if the messages you receive don’t seem to describe you? What if the things you like don’t match who people say you are? What if you don’t even know what gender you are?
From the illustrator behind What Are Your Words? and other books on gender and personal identity, comes a resource for all kids, of any gender. This fun, heavily illustrated chapter book explains the basics of gender identity—what it is, what it means, and how to support yourself and others no matter who you are.
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Publishers Weekly
Seeking to educate young readers about gender, Passchier's digestible narrative in five chapters covers sex vs. gender, identity, the gender binary, expression and exploration, and challenges and support. Throughout, expository text centers on straightforward definitions and examples ("This is called your assigned sex at birth"), while variously diverse, doodle-like human characters create a through line for deeper understanding. Affirming sentences support self-care ("It's okay to take a break at any point") and reassure that uncomfortable feelings are alright and even expected (A "label can feel restrictive.... It's OK not to have one!"). Each chapter ends with "Now We Know" and "Questions" sections. At every turn of this gentle read, readers are encouraged to think about how they relate to their body and what gender means to them, regardless of others view them. Resources conclude. Ages 7-10. (June)
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Gr 2-5--Passchier presents a remarkable, approachable exploration of gender; the chapter book format, complete with generously sized text, spacing, and full-color illustrations, divides the robust subject matter into easily absorbed sections. A generous "how to use this book" introduction encourages readers to practice exceptional self-care as part of their reading journey. Bright, inclusive illustrations usher readers through narrative text, vocabulary explainer boxes, and amusing dialogue. Chapters cover gender identity, binaries, exploration and expression, and challenges. While the presentation is clearly intended for audiences in North America, historical and cultural information from around the world helps broaden perspective. A robust resources page includes print and digital options for a variety of age ranges and reading levels. This work has broad appeal, potentially down to preschool ages when used intentionally. However, even confident, independent readers will need the support of a loving caregiver to help process the information and pronounce some of the trickier vocabulary words. Passchier does not shy away from complex topics (e.g., the lasting effects of patriarchal, colonial cultures) but offers the information in a concise, meaningful fashion. VERDICT An overwhelmingly helpful and inclusive book that will benefit kids and grown-ups alike.--Taylor Worley
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Respect for persons
Gender expression
