Me & My Dysphoria Monster: An Empowering Story to Help Children Cope With Gender Dysphoria
LONGLISTED FOR THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARDS 2023
SECOND PLACE WINNER IN THE FAN VOTED READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2023
'An empowering read' SABAH CHOUDREY
'My new favourite children's book!' FOX FISHER
Nisha's monster follows her everywhere. It used to be small, but recently her monster has begun to grow. And as her monster gets bigger and bigger, Nisha feels more and more unlike herself.
When people refer to her as a boy, or when she tries to hide her true gender identity, Nisha's dysphoria monster grows larger and larger. Until, one day, Nisha meets Jack - a trans man - who shows Nisha how she can shrink her dysphoria monster back down to size.
This touching story is the perfect book for discussing gender dysphoria with children, explaining what it is and how they and their families can deal with it. It also includes an accompanying guide for parents with further information about gender dysphoria, terminology, and first-hand examples of the author's own experiences.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 40
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley
Language: en
ISBN: 9781839970924
Creator Bio
Laura Kate Dale and Hui Qing Ang are the co-authors of Me & My Dysphoria Monster: An Empowering Story to Help Children Cope With Gender Dysphoria. Laura Kate Dale is a British journalist, author, and video game critic who has written for various publications such as The Guardian, Kotaku, and Eurogamer. She is also the founder of the website "LauraKBuzz," where she covers video game news, reviews, and commentary. In addition to her work in the gaming industry, Dale is also an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has been open about her own experiences with gender dysphoria. Hui Qing Ang is a Singaporean illustrator and designer who has created illustrations for various children's books and publications. She is passionate about creating diverse and inclusive content and has a special interest in children's literature that addresses important topics such as gender identity and mental health. Together, Dale and Ang have used their talents and personal experiences to create a powerful and empowering story for children struggling with gender dysphoria.
