What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns
Follow Ari through their neighborhood as they try to find their words in this sweet, accessible introduction to gender-inclusive pronouns that is perfect for readers of all ages.
Whenever Ari's Uncle Lior comes to visit, they ask Ari one question: "What are your words?" Some days Ari uses she/her. Other days Ari uses he/him. But on the day of the neighborhood's big summer bash, Ari doesn't know what words to use. On the way to the party, Ari and Lior meet lots of neighbors and learn the words each of them use to describe themselves, including pronouns like she/her, he/him, they/them, ey/em, and ze/zir. As Ari tries on different pronouns, they discover that it's okay to not know your words right away—sometimes you have to wait for your words to find you.
Filled with bright, graphic illustrations, this simple and poignant story about finding yourself is the perfect introduction to gender-inclusive pronouns for readers of all ages.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 40
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9780316542067
Creator Bio
Katherine Locke is a young adult author who is known for writing diverse and inclusive books. Her passion for representation and social justice is reflected in her writing, and she strives to create stories that empower and give voice to marginalized communities. Anne Passchier is an illustrator and graphic designer based in the Netherlands. With a love for storytelling and a strong belief in the power of visual communication, Passchier's illustrations bring life and depth to Locke's words. Together, the duo has created What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns, a heartwarming and important book that celebrates the importance of using the correct pronouns for people of all genders and identities.
