True You: A Gender Journey by Gwen Agna, Shelley Rotner
Published by HarperCollins US on September 6, 2022
ISBN: 0063240467
Pages: 48
Genres: Non-Fiction
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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This is a straightforward look at gender identity and gender expression for kids. It is wonderful. The book is filled with affirming statements for young readers about being true to oneself. Throughout the book, the tone of exploration and acceptance is at the forefront—it’s ok if you don’t know who you are just yet. The text reminds young readers (and their grownups) that kids are kids. They’re figuring out how they fit into the world, and for some kids, this includes making discoveries about their own gender identity and gender expression. The images throughout are photographs of real kids and their families. It’s a wonderful celebration of the diversity of people in our world. This is a great book for one-on-one sharing (too much text for a read aloud). Recommended for readers 4 and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME