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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
I read this last month not today but whatever lol... I liked it but I think I would like Jazz’s longer book more.
3.5 stars
Although the writing is pretty basic, the book is seems as if it is intended to introduce the concept of transgender to children. With themes of acceptance and being true to oneself, it could be a powerful book to share with students.
Although the writing is pretty basic, the book is seems as if it is intended to introduce the concept of transgender to children. With themes of acceptance and being true to oneself, it could be a powerful book to share with students.
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A child with a girl's brain and a boy's body. So unfair, and so good that books are written about kids like this. There are more than most people think, I'm guessing....I'm thinking of some of the kids I've taught in the past umpteen years. To have parents that understand, and accept is the first step. To have peers understand and accept is the next. And a book like this goes a long way towards that, I would think. This is based on the true story of a now-teen named Jazz (who is NOT white, so why make this protagonist white, I wonder) - a beautiful young lady. She's "written" a memoir, which I just found in the teen section of the library and checked out.
"I don't mind being different. Different is special! I think what matters most is what a person is like inside."
A simple autobiography celebrating differences! Perfect to introduce older children to transgender students and/or to help children not feel alone in the world. A great addition to any nonfiction picture book collection.
A simple autobiography celebrating differences! Perfect to introduce older children to transgender students and/or to help children not feel alone in the world. A great addition to any nonfiction picture book collection.
Telling the true story of Jazz Jennings, this is a great introduction to transgender people for young children. Recommended for grades K-3.
In 2017, I read an article about a transgender child at a school in a very small town (about 7500 people). The family had made the decision to transition. They wanted to read this book in the classroom, so the other kids and parents (who were also invited) could understand. The school was totally on board for it.
Of course, some people don't WANT to understand, so they freaked out and made the school cancel it. They actually threatened a lawsuit against the teacher.
Another mom, who didn't even know the child or their family, stepped in and reserved a room at the town's library and said, "Do it here!"
So they did.
And half the town showed up to learn and show their support of this elementary-aged child.
That article broke my heart than mended it with such a show of humanity and love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY-kQtI2hY4
This book is a wonderfully, child-level explanation of how a transgender child feels. My favorite part, aside from the family being ok with Jazz wearing whatever and playing with whatever makes her happy, is when they took her to a special doctor who asked "lots and lots" of questions.
The family learned what made their child tick. They love her either way. They accept her for who she is.
That's how everyone should be!
Jazz is fully happiest when she is being who she is inside. She is kind and friendly and loving. That's also how everyone should be!
Of course, some people don't WANT to understand, so they freaked out and made the school cancel it. They actually threatened a lawsuit against the teacher.
Another mom, who didn't even know the child or their family, stepped in and reserved a room at the town's library and said, "Do it here!"
So they did.
And half the town showed up to learn and show their support of this elementary-aged child.
That article broke my heart than mended it with such a show of humanity and love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY-kQtI2hY4
This book is a wonderfully, child-level explanation of how a transgender child feels. My favorite part, aside from the family being ok with Jazz wearing whatever and playing with whatever makes her happy, is when they took her to a special doctor who asked "lots and lots" of questions.
The family learned what made their child tick. They love her either way. They accept her for who she is.
That's how everyone should be!
Jazz is fully happiest when she is being who she is inside. She is kind and friendly and loving. That's also how everyone should be!
Straightforward and affirming telling of a trans girl's experiences growing up. Beneficial for introducing the idea of transgender identity to young children.
This is a tricky book to write. The idea of gender identity for a child is not something easy to explain (not that it's really that much easier for adults). I think the author did the best she could to get the idea across on a level that would make sense to another young child.
But, as other reviewers have said, the examples of why she must be a girl weren't quite solid enough and I could see them confusing some younger readers who are comfortable with their gender but don't like the things that they are "supposed to" according to the toy people. As a kid (and today still) I loved Star Wars, video games, action movies and Ninja Turtles but I didn't have any gender identity issues.
It is hard to communicate what it must actually feel like for a transgendered child to know they are being treated as the wrong gender. This book does it's best to get that across and I have to applaud the effort. Hopefully this will pave the way for even more titles with similar themes and issues to help young children start to understand the multicolor rainbow of a world we live in and maybe grow into more tolerant teens and adults.
But, as other reviewers have said, the examples of why she must be a girl weren't quite solid enough and I could see them confusing some younger readers who are comfortable with their gender but don't like the things that they are "supposed to" according to the toy people. As a kid (and today still) I loved Star Wars, video games, action movies and Ninja Turtles but I didn't have any gender identity issues.
It is hard to communicate what it must actually feel like for a transgendered child to know they are being treated as the wrong gender. This book does it's best to get that across and I have to applaud the effort. Hopefully this will pave the way for even more titles with similar themes and issues to help young children start to understand the multicolor rainbow of a world we live in and maybe grow into more tolerant teens and adults.
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced