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kayleeacton's review
5.0
What Are Your Words is all identity and the acceptance that comes with the process. For some, their identity and gender does not change but for others, each day feels different. Each day brings new emotions and experiences, hence the person changing their identity and genders day by day. Both options are perfect and beautiful in their own way. In the story, Ari spends most of the day trying to figure out their words, and by the end realized they are like the fireworks, and that today, they are they/them. This is such a great book for students that either may not have figured out who they are or students that also change their pronouns day by day. This book would go along with conversations in class about genders and words that describe each student.
thebookandteacup's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
carolineinthelibrary's review
4.0
I loved this introduction to pronouns for young readers! I thought the book did a nice job of discussing that everyone has pronouns - some people are confident in theirs, while others are unsure, but everyone has them. The only reason I reduced the rating by a star is that I think the book could benefit from some information for readers in the back. Discussing pronouns can be a topic caregivers aren't totally familiar with, so a discussion guide could have been really helpful. Even as someone who felt confident in pronoun discussions, I wasn't familiar with ze/zir or ey/em, so I could have learned more from a discussion guide or author's note.
saracat's review
5.0
This is such a wonderful book. While it is aimed at young children, I think it could also be used by kids who are having a hard time helping the adults around them understand that they are on a journey to find the pronouns they want to use.
There is so much lovely representation beyond LGBTQ. The characters have a variety of skin tons, body shapes, physical abilities, etc.
There is so much lovely representation beyond LGBTQ. The characters have a variety of skin tons, body shapes, physical abilities, etc.
acourtofreading's review
5.0
this was a perfect book on what your words are for people of all ages! what a great way to show that feelings change and sometimes that means your words change too!
fallingletters's review
4.0
To me, this reads more as an information book than a story book. It is a book that can help kids learn - learn about pronouns, learn about how people use them, and/or learn about finding their own.
litagentsaritza's review
5.0
This is a great book to read with your kids and spark a conversation about identity and self-expression.