Friday, December 18, 2015

My Favorite Color is Pink

My Favorite Color is Pink 
written and illustrated by Nina Benedetto 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2015. 
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 151195759X ; 9781511957595 
Summary: A child, born into a male body, finds the strength and courage to claim her full and authentic gender identity. This book is an affirmation for all people who are longing to claim their birthright to be themselves. It goes to the heart of teaching compassion. My goal is to open a conversation that helps navigate through this transition with empathy, understanding and acceptance. 
Available: https://www.createspace.com/5466446

About Chris

About Chris 
written and illustrated by Nina Benedetto 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2015. 
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1514195895 ; 9781514195895 
Summary: This story affirms the dignity and self worth of a child who knows that he is a boy despite the fact that his body is female. Chris's story portrays his determination to be his true self, and the lesson his teacher learns. May this lesson open hearts and minds! 
Available: https://www.createspace.com/5533114

Thursday, December 3, 2015

The gender fairy

The gender fairy 
by Jo Hirst 
illus. by Libby Wirt
Language: English 
[Australia]: Oban Road Publishing, 2015. 
36 p. : col.. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 0994457006 ; 9780994457004 
Summary: The Gender Fairy is a simple story about two children who find relief in finally being heard. It is a tale of two children who are taking their first joyful steps toward living as their true selves. It is an educational resource for all children and adults to understand what it might feel like to be a transgender child. 
Available: http://www.thegenderfairy.com/