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bibliosaurier's review against another edition
for a book that's supposed to be about gender, it's not nearly as inclusive as i'd hoped :(
there are several rather harmful common misconceptions, and poor explanations of different identities (bi is a person who likes both boys and girls, gay means mlm, aromanticism not included at all and asexuality explained as not wanting sex, ...)
it does have its good parts and i like the concept but it just felt ... off
– a trans person who's sick of his identity being simplified
there are several rather harmful common misconceptions, and poor explanations of different identities (bi is a person who likes both boys and girls, gay means mlm, aromanticism not included at all and asexuality explained as not wanting sex, ...)
it does have its good parts and i like the concept but it just felt ... off
– a trans person who's sick of his identity being simplified
moony_reads's review against another edition
4.0
ARC REVIEW
I absolutely adore the works the Jessica Kingsley team publish, and I have been relying on them a lot in my publishing degree, so being able to review Your Gender Book was an honour.
This is a wonderful book and a great beginner's guide. If you are looking for something with greater informational value I would search elsewhere and there are definitely plenty of books on the market, however, if you are looking for a book with honest, emotional support this is definitely what you need and I would recommend it to anyone feeling lost or lonely in their queerness and gender identity. Most of the books out there don't have the heartfelt touch that this one has.
The book itself is laid out into short chapters with key takeaways to allow for an easy-to-read structure. There are also some great illustrations and there are well known role models within the queer community highlighted.
Also, Your Gender Book is BIPOC and disability inclusive, allowing for everyon to feel represented within this book.
For queer people looking for a metaphorical hand to hold, this book is great.
Thanks to Netgalley and Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
I absolutely adore the works the Jessica Kingsley team publish, and I have been relying on them a lot in my publishing degree, so being able to review Your Gender Book was an honour.
This is a wonderful book and a great beginner's guide. If you are looking for something with greater informational value I would search elsewhere and there are definitely plenty of books on the market, however, if you are looking for a book with honest, emotional support this is definitely what you need and I would recommend it to anyone feeling lost or lonely in their queerness and gender identity. Most of the books out there don't have the heartfelt touch that this one has.
The book itself is laid out into short chapters with key takeaways to allow for an easy-to-read structure. There are also some great illustrations and there are well known role models within the queer community highlighted.
Also, Your Gender Book is BIPOC and disability inclusive, allowing for everyon to feel represented within this book.
For queer people looking for a metaphorical hand to hold, this book is great.
Thanks to Netgalley and Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
blandrea_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Written for children, this book’s conversational style with real life examples was a handy way to tackle some complicated gender questions in a really accessible way. And if you are an adult who feels confused sometimes and wants to say “ok, but now explain to me like I’m 10” this book might be for you too.
I particularly appreciated when the author openly admitted that there were some things that were going to be hard to discuss, and that there were no easy answers. That family might not always be supportive, but provided suggestions about what to do instead. The list of organizations and agencies that can be contacted is also a great touch to allow the book to function as a starting point of an ongoing conversation for readers.
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC
I particularly appreciated when the author openly admitted that there were some things that were going to be hard to discuss, and that there were no easy answers. That family might not always be supportive, but provided suggestions about what to do instead. The list of organizations and agencies that can be contacted is also a great touch to allow the book to function as a starting point of an ongoing conversation for readers.
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC
stitchsaddiction's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
‘The world is having an identity crisis. People who experience gender in different ways are coming under fire from pretty much every corner. It can feel very confusing right now to be LGBTQIA+, especially for gender-diverse and trans people.’
- Ben Pechey.
Your Gender Book is insightful and almost comforting for anyone who is struggling with their gender identity, or for someone who is trying to support and understand a loved one who may have come out and explained that their gender identity is different to the one they'd been born as. Both are difficult to go through and can leave you mentally exhausted as the world isn't kind to anyone who may be different regardless of the ‘why.’
The author has taken the time to ensure that this exploration and understanding of the concept of gender isn't too heavy but rather takes your understanding in baby steps with complimentary artwork that helps it not be word heavy. You're already learning a lot without feeling as though you're drowning in information and emotion.
The book is designed for 8-12 year olds but I will say anyone can benefit from Your Gender Book as the information within is simplified and easy to follow because Ben Pechey had taken the time to organise it in an organic manner. I know there are people who will say how an eight year old child could not know their gender isn't the one they are born with, etcetera, and there are multiple truths to that statement.
They can know that right now, their gender is incorrect and change their mind.
They can be questioning how they feel in the moment and continue to do so.
They can know at eight and still know as an adult.
All are correct. All are valid, and Ben Pechey will help in each of these scenarios.
There is no sugar coating that this is one of the hardest things to discover about yourself, that people will either be kind or be cruel but books like this provide you with information, explanation and the realisation you are far from alone regardless of age, gender or anything else for that matter.
- Ben Pechey.
Your Gender Book is insightful and almost comforting for anyone who is struggling with their gender identity, or for someone who is trying to support and understand a loved one who may have come out and explained that their gender identity is different to the one they'd been born as. Both are difficult to go through and can leave you mentally exhausted as the world isn't kind to anyone who may be different regardless of the ‘why.’
The author has taken the time to ensure that this exploration and understanding of the concept of gender isn't too heavy but rather takes your understanding in baby steps with complimentary artwork that helps it not be word heavy. You're already learning a lot without feeling as though you're drowning in information and emotion.
The book is designed for 8-12 year olds but I will say anyone can benefit from Your Gender Book as the information within is simplified and easy to follow because Ben Pechey had taken the time to organise it in an organic manner. I know there are people who will say how an eight year old child could not know their gender isn't the one they are born with, etcetera, and there are multiple truths to that statement.
They can know that right now, their gender is incorrect and change their mind.
They can be questioning how they feel in the moment and continue to do so.
They can know at eight and still know as an adult.
All are correct. All are valid, and Ben Pechey will help in each of these scenarios.
There is no sugar coating that this is one of the hardest things to discover about yourself, that people will either be kind or be cruel but books like this provide you with information, explanation and the realisation you are far from alone regardless of age, gender or anything else for that matter.
drewsdailyreads's review against another edition
4.0
"Gender is confusing, and that's okay"
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishers for gifting me a copy in exchange for an honest review:
This book was so validating, so educational and so much fun. This is perfect for your children, yourself, anyone of any age and gender. You should def pick this up.
The rest of my review is quotes:
"While clothes have no gender, they can have a voice."
"Questioning isn't a race to be when"
"So don't worry what might happen in the future. Just be happy with the choices you are making for yourself now"
"There are a lot of ways to be trans- they are all real"
"Kindness isn't a lack of bad behaviour-but it is where better behaviour starts."
"You don't need to be visible to be valid"
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishers for gifting me a copy in exchange for an honest review:
This book was so validating, so educational and so much fun. This is perfect for your children, yourself, anyone of any age and gender. You should def pick this up.
The rest of my review is quotes:
"While clothes have no gender, they can have a voice."
"Questioning isn't a race to be when"
"So don't worry what might happen in the future. Just be happy with the choices you are making for yourself now"
"There are a lot of ways to be trans- they are all real"
"Kindness isn't a lack of bad behaviour-but it is where better behaviour starts."
"You don't need to be visible to be valid"
marta_v's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
4.5
✨Muchísimas gracias NetGalley y Ben Pechey por mandarme esta eARC a cambio de una crítica honesta!
✨Me ha parecido un gran libro con el que tratar temas tan tan importantes como el género, no sólo con personas a las que ni se les había pasado por la cabeza pensar en ello, sino que con les niñes, el público principal de la obra.
✨La manera en la que realiza el acercamiento a los diversos temas que trata me ha parecido absolutamente fantástica, con los ejemplos, el vocabulario sencillo, los ejemplos de personas como modelos a seguir, así como los pequeños resúmenes al final del libro y de los ejercicios a modo de repaso.
✨Me ha parecido un gran libro con el que tratar temas tan tan importantes como el género, no sólo con personas a las que ni se les había pasado por la cabeza pensar en ello, sino que con les niñes, el público principal de la obra.
✨La manera en la que realiza el acercamiento a los diversos temas que trata me ha parecido absolutamente fantástica, con los ejemplos, el vocabulario sencillo, los ejemplos de personas como modelos a seguir, así como los pequeños resúmenes al final del libro y de los ejercicios a modo de repaso.
viselik's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.0
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The book is informative and makes me think about the topics. As someone who has only just recently accepted who they are themself (non-binary), they really help me understand myself.
I adore that the book is quite quippy and is filled with jokes, as it helps the reader get through the book a lot easier (even more so if they aren't quite used to reading non-fiction books, like myself) while still being very relevant to the topics spoken about!
The book is informative and makes me think about the topics. As someone who has only just recently accepted who they are themself (non-binary), they really help me understand myself.
I adore that the book is quite quippy and is filled with jokes, as it helps the reader get through the book a lot easier (even more so if they aren't quite used to reading non-fiction books, like myself) while still being very relevant to the topics spoken about!
lydiaaizlewood's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
jadehusdanhicks's review
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
Perfect for queers and Cis-het alike.
I love how it clarified the difference between gender, sexuality and sex. I felt it was so important and inspiring how it did bios on queer and inclusive icons and activists and the way It approached mental health and provided plenty of space for self reflection was very thoughtful
I love how it clarified the difference between gender, sexuality and sex. I felt it was so important and inspiring how it did bios on queer and inclusive icons and activists and the way It approached mental health and provided plenty of space for self reflection was very thoughtful
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, Xenophobia, and Homophobia