
Sam Is My Sister
MacKenzie Haley
(Illustrator)Description
2022 ALA Rainbow Book List
An inspiring story about affirming a sibling's gender identity.
Evan loves being big brother to Sam and Finn. They do everything together--go fishing, climb trees, and play astronauts. But lately, Evan notices that he and Sam don't look like brothers anymore. Sam wants to have long hair, and even asks to wear a dress on the first day of school. As time goes by, Evan comes to understand why Sam wants to look like a girl--because Sam is a girl. Sam is transgender. And just like always, Sam loves to dream with Evan and Finn about going to the moon together. Based on one family's real-life experiences, this heartwarming story of a girl named Sam and the brothers who love and support her will resonate with readers everywhere.
Product Details
Publisher | Albert Whitman & Company |
Publish Date | March 23, 2021 |
Pages | 32 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780807506516 |
Dimensions | 10.2 X 8.2 X 0.5 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
Ashley Rhodes-Courter is the New York Times-bestselling author of the memoir Three Little Words, a foster/adoptive parent, a clinical social worker, and a passionate advocate for children and families. Ashley lives in Florida with her husband and three children.
Reviews
"...successfully explains being transgender in a clear and age-appropriate way while demonstrating the value of a loving family...can support discussion at home or school."--Kirkus Reviews
"Its clear narrative arc, slightly didactic prose, and expressive art cohere into a picture book that is a solid jumping-off point for guardian- or educator-led discussions."--Publishers Weekly
"Recommended for public and elementary school libraries everywhere; transgender children need stories like this as it models both peer and self-acceptance in a logical, accessible, and loving way."--School Library Journal
"This sweet-spirited book tells how little Sam comes to find her true self...Sam knows she's a girl inside and she increasingly wants to manifest her true identity."--Booklist
2022 ALA Rainbow Book List
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