Being You: A First Conversation About Gender

by Madison, Megan - Ralli, Jessica

TransgenderThis book contains transgender people or language.

DiversityThis book portrays diverse nationalities and/or male and female genders.

LGBTQ+This book contains LGBTQ+ themes.

BLMThis book references Black Lives Matter activism.

ActivismThis book contains activist themes.

FeminismThis book contains feminist ideology and/or feminism activists.

InclusivityThe book portrays inclusiveness, including, but not limited to, physical ability.

Synopsis

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.

While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

This second book in the series begins the conversation on gender, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

Illustrator: Anne/Andy Passchier
Publisher: Rise x Penguin Workshop
ISBN-10: 0593382641
ISBN-13: 9780593382646
Reading Age: 2 - 5
Grade Level: Kindergarten and up
Number of Pages: 38
Published At:2021
Added at: 2024-04-10