It Feels Good to be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn - ESSENTIAL

It Feels Good to be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn, illustrated by Noah Grigni. PICTURE BOOK. Henry and Holt and Company (Macmillan), 2019. $18. 9781250302953

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

By introducing us to a variety of characters, the reader is also introduced to a variety of ways to experience gender and gender identity. One character is non-binary and another is transgender, while others still are cisgender. The book includes a glossary of helpful terms and a note about pronouns.  

This is an important primer for how to talk about gender identity. There are many terms that can seem confusing and even overwhelming, but this book makes them accessible and instils confidence to use terms with accuracy and some a little more understanding toward those around us. 

Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher