True You: A Gender Journey
There are different ways to show and be who you are in this affirming photographic picture book that offers a celebratory and informative look at kids and their wide-ranging gender identities.
“Sometimes it’s hard when kids say you have to be a boy or a girl when you’re not. Everyone should feel safe to just be who they are.”
Girls, boys, neither, both, or just not sure. Kids are kids! There are different ways to show and be who you are.
It’s up to you—how you feel, how you dress, how you act, how you play, learn, and love.
Who is the true you?
With the permission of their parents, the children in this photographic picture book were recorded and transcribed by authors Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner as they were photographed. These powerful testimonials paired with a spare narrative and vibrant, joyful portraits offer up a humanizing and moving exploration of kids and how they feel about their true selves.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 48
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9780063240469
Creator Bio
Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner are the co-authors of True You: A Gender Journey, a children's book that explores the experiences of transgender and non-binary individuals. Agna is a writer and educator who has worked with diverse communities to promote understanding and acceptance of individual differences. She is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a parent of a transgender child. Rotner is a photographer and author who has published over 30 books for children, many of which focus on social justice issues. She is passionate about creating books that celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Together, Agna and Rotner have combined their talents to create a powerful and important book that celebrates the beauty and diversity of gender expression.
