About The Book

Published in partnership with GLAAD, this read-aloud picture book helps adults begin important conversations about gender in a supportive and affirming way. Gender is one way that we express ourselves. Your gender belongs to you, and YOU get to make ALL the rules.

There are eight BILLION people living on Earth. That's eight billion unique laughs, smiles, ways to dress, think, act, and play. Gender is one way people express themselves. Some folks feel they are girls, some boys, some both, and some neither. Gender is different for everyone, and there's no wrong way to express it.

This book, published in partnership with GLAAD, is a helpful and empowering way to have a first conversation with children about gender and how they feel about themselves. Filled with expert definitions and information about the world around us, this essential book reminds every reader that when it comes to gender, they make the rules for themselves.

Written and illustrated by Andy Passchier, creator of the award-winning Gender Identity for Kids: A Book About Finding Yourself, Understanding Others, and Respecting Everybody! and many other books on gender and personal identity, this resource for all kids, of any gender helps explain the basics of gender and how to advocate for yourself and respect others.

Starred review from Booklist!

About The Author

Andy Passchier (they/them) is a trans nonbinary illustrator originally from the Netherlands and currently based in the USA. In their work, they focus on diversity, inclusivity, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ topics. They have illustrated several children's books regarding love, family, gender identity, and pronouns, with Gender Identity for Kids being the first book they both wrote and illustrated. Outside of illustrating, they enjoy hanging with their cats, playing D&D, video games, Halloween, and shows about aliens.

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Raves and Reviews

This [book] joyfully empowers readers to embrace that, whatever your gender journey may be, it is, above all, yours!

– Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

An exploration of gender for the youngest of readers. A thoughtful and accessible introduction.

– Kirkus Reviews

A primer on all things gender, this affirming picture book offers understanding and education for readers of all ages. Throughout, the language centers how a child feels . . . creating a welcoming environment for children to learn and explore.

– Foreword Reviews

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