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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
informative
medium-paced
I respect Jazz and her story, but this book is just OK to me. Really, it's a two star book that I have bumped up a star because of its trans representation. Although I understand this is true to Jazz's way of seeing her experience, the sharp delineation between boy stuff and girl stuff made me uncomfortable.
I put this book away until my child is older because I worry that this reinforces ideas I don't want to impart about gendering clothes, activities, etc. We can come back to this book at another time when they're ready for a more nuanced discussion.
Also, I'm not a big fan of the art style.
I put this book away until my child is older because I worry that this reinforces ideas I don't want to impart about gendering clothes, activities, etc. We can come back to this book at another time when they're ready for a more nuanced discussion.
Also, I'm not a big fan of the art style.
Biographic story of a trans kid growing up with various levels of support and hinderance. During thirty years as a high school teacher, I had half a dozen trans students. Some were already into their transitions, and others went on later to reach their trans goals. For some, the biggest challenge was dealing with the assholes around them, including teachers. Everyone of them had a different story and process.
I really enjoyed the fact that it dealt with the topic of transgender with a young child in mind. Sexual orientation wasn't part of the conversation because it's not what a 5 year old is worrying about yet. A great book to have a conversation about gender identity with issues a child can relate to and understand. It's a controversial book only because it may seem inappropriate for kids if you are just looking at the cover and making assumptions on the content. This would be a great book to read to any age dealing with acceptance issues in a classroom.
A great book showing the life and experiences of Jazz. Jazz says she has a girl's brain and a boy's body which I thought was a very good way of describing and explaining transgender to younger children. As well as being a great book to promote inclusivity in the classroom, the book could also be very helpful for children going through similar experiences themselves. The story could be used alongside PSHE sessions to allow children to talk and ask questions and deepen their understanding while increasing their acceptance of everybody.
My take away from this book is if you like mermaids, the color pink, and having long hair you are a girl...what?
Also...what are "girl thoughts"?
Also...what are "girl thoughts"?
Assigned reading for MLIS 7421: Multicultural Youth Literature.
This was probably the cutest and most delightful children's picture book I've read in a very long time! It tells the true story of Jazz Jennings, a trans girl who knew she was a little girl trapped in a boy's body since she was a toddler. It talks about her family's adjustment period to her transition, her classmates' behaviors towards her - and, most importantly, she touches on the fact that anyone who gives her a chance ends up loving her, and seeing her for the kind and lovely little girl she is. Not only is the story fantastic, but the art is gorgeous, too, and I will absolutely be purchasing a copy of this for my own child!
This was probably the cutest and most delightful children's picture book I've read in a very long time! It tells the true story of Jazz Jennings, a trans girl who knew she was a little girl trapped in a boy's body since she was a toddler. It talks about her family's adjustment period to her transition, her classmates' behaviors towards her - and, most importantly, she touches on the fact that anyone who gives her a chance ends up loving her, and seeing her for the kind and lovely little girl she is. Not only is the story fantastic, but the art is gorgeous, too, and I will absolutely be purchasing a copy of this for my own child!
I didn't read anything about this book before I checked it out. So I wasn't aware it was a true story or even a transgender story until I read it. I know some had issues with some of the words used, but I thought it explained it in a way small children would understand. It is a great story about loving someone for who they truly are.