Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPRAISE FOR MY RAINBOW A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book 2020 A 2021 American Library Association #RainbowBookList Top 10 Pick A Parent's Magazine Book Club Pick A University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Best Book for Young Readers 2020 "A revolutionary representation of joy and self-expression." -- Kirkus , starred review "A joyful family story that emphasizes the importance of listening and loving people for who they are." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "An affirming, uplifting story to add to school and public library collections." -- School Library Journal, PRAISE FOR MY RAINBOW A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book 2020 A University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Best Book for Young Readers 2020 "A revolutionary representation of joy and self-expression." -- Kirkus , starred review "A joyful family story that emphasizes the importance of listening and loving people for who they are." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "An affirming, uplifting story to add to school and public library collections." -- School Library Journal
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisA dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal. Warm morning sunlight and love fill the Neal home. And on one quiet day, playtime leads to an important realization-Trinity wants long hair like her dolls. She needs it to express who she truly is. So her family decides to take a trip to the beauty supply store, but none of the wigs is the perfect fit. Determined, Mom leaves with bundles of hair in hand, ready to craft a wig as colorful and vibrant as her daughter is. With powerful text by Trinity and DeShanna Neal and radiant art by Art Twink, My Rainbow is a celebration of showing up as our full selves with the people who have seen us fully all along., A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal. Warm morning sunlight and love fill the Neal home. And on one quiet day, playtime leads to an important realization: Trinity wants long hair like her dolls. She needs it to express who she truly is. So her family decides to take a trip to the beauty supply store, but none of the wigs is the perfect fit. Determined, Mom leaves with bundles of hair in hand, ready to craft a wig as colorful and vibrant as her daughter is. With powerful text by Trinity and DeShanna Neal and radiant art by Art Twink, My Rainbow is a celebration of showing up as our full selves with the people who have seen us fully all along.