Who Are You? A Kid’s Guide to Gender Identity by Brooke Pessin-Whedbee

Appropriate Age Range: 5-10 years

What this book is all about:

This book discusses the differences between sex assigned at birth, a person's gender expression and a person's gender identity. This book also has a helpful guide in the back for adults as well as an interactive wheel to help show children the differences between them.

Why you might want to read it:

This book is a straightforward guide to help talk about the gender spectrum and how each person knows themselves and how to describe themselves best.

3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:

  1. How do you like to express yourself?

  2. What do you think gender spectrum means?

  3. On page 12-13 can you point out three things that you like?

Kaylyn Evans

Kaylyn Evans is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Southwestern University in Biology and Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling at Texas State University. Kaylyn is currently working towards her Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™) credential. Kaylyn’s goal is to provide trauma-informed, attachment-based, anti-racist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling at all times. Kaylyn has experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings including elementary school and community agencies.

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