She’s My Dad! A Story for Children Who Have a Transgender Parent or Relative
Synopsis
'My Dad's name is Haley. She used to be a he but now she is a she! Last year she did this thing called transition. She grew her hair long, painted her nails in bright colours and started wearing different clothes.'When Mini's cousin accidentally misgenders her dad Haley, Mini explains why misgendering is hurtful and why we need to treat trans people with respect. Mini speaks with confidence about transitioning and gender identity, and helps to educate and empower others with trans relatives or friends.This brightly illustrated book for children aged 3 - 7 will aid discussion with children about a loved one transitioning or about trans people in general. Featuring a child with a dad who has transitioned, this book passes on an important message about acceptance and respect, and covers pronouns, dysphoria, family diversity and misgendering.Book details
- Author:
- Sarah Savage
- ISBN:
- 9781785926167
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781785926150
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Pages:
- 32
- Reading age:
- 3-7
- Includes images:
- No
- Date of addition:
- 2020-08-20
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2020
- Copyright by:
- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family