A Book about Finding Yourself, Understanding Others, and Respecting Everybody!
by Andy Passchier
4 stars
A helpful guide for understanding and discussing gender identity. Promotes acceptance, respect, and understanding.
The book covers sex vs. gender, gender identity, the gender binary, gender expression, and difficulties related to gender such as coming out, mental health, and bullying.
The explanations and definitions are child-friendly. Passchier’s illustrations were adorable and helped liven up the text. They also introduce characters with different genders, pronouns, and gender expressions to show examples of various concepts.
Each chapter includes break out definitions, and ends with a summary of the content and questions to reflect on. There are also further resources listed at the back, including workbooks, picture books, and resources for adults supporting gender creative kids.
Passchier provides a nice balance in presenting the information in a positive and empowering way while also discussing some of the hardships and negativity one may face.
Overall, a wonderful resource to help learn terms, reflect on ones own gender, and become more comfortable discussing gender.