Reviews"An important book that can serve as a conversation starter with gender-expansive children and as a tool for cis children to build empathy." -- Booklist , starred review "Lyons, a 12-year-old trans boy, shares his story in clear, relatable language, sensitively assisted by Verdi and capably supported by Simpson's simple, emotive illustrations: throughout, the protagonist's green eyes express frustration, anxiety, and, finally, happiness." -- Publishers Weekly "A lot of work went into this book and it shows." --Betsy Bird, "2020 Books with a Message", "An important book that can serve as a conversation starter with gender-expansive children and as a tool for cis children to build empathy." -- Booklist , starred review, "An important book that can serve as a conversation starter with gender-expansive children and as a tool for cis children to build empathy." -- Booklist , starred review "Lyons, a 12-year-old trans boy, shares his story in clear, relatable language, sensitively assisted by Verdi and capably supported by Simpson's simple, emotive illustrations: throughout, the protagonist's green eyes express frustration, anxiety, and, finally, happiness." -- Publishers Weekly
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal813.6 [E]
SynopsisBased on a true transgender identity journey, I'm Not a Girl is an empowering story about a boy who is determined to be himself., Based on a true transgender identity journey, the picture book I'm Not a Girl is an empowering story from writers Maddox Lyons and Jessica Verdi about a boy who is determined to be himself, illustrated by Dana Simpson . Nobody seems to understand that Hannah is not a girl. His parents ask why he won't wear the cute outfits they pick out. His friend thinks he must be a tomboy. His teacher insists he should be proud to be a girl. But a birthday wish, a new word, and a stroke of courage might be just what Hannah needs to finally show the world who he really is. A 2021 Rainbow Book List Recommended Reading Selection