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Being You: A First Conversation About Gender

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Illustrated by Anne/Andy Passchier

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Illustrated by Anne/Andy Passchier

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Illustrated by Anne/Andy Passchier
Read by L Morgan Lee

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Illustrated by Anne/Andy Passchier
Read by L Morgan Lee

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Illustrated by Anne/Andy Passchier

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Illustrated by Anne/Andy Passchier

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Read by L Morgan Lee

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Read by L Morgan Lee

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Part of First Conversations

Part of First Conversations

Part of First Conversations

Part of First Conversations

Hardcover $14.99

Aug 16, 2022 | ISBN 9780593521878 | 2-5 years

Enhanced Ebook $6.99

Aug 17, 2021 | ISBN 9780593383438 | 2-5 years

Board Book $8.99

Aug 17, 2021 | 2-5 years

Audiobook Download $5.00

Aug 17, 2021 | 17 Minutes | 2-5 years

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    About Being You: A First Conversation About Gender

    A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about gender, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

    Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.

    While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

    This second book in the series begins the conversation on gender, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

    About Being You: A First Conversation About Gender

    Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

    Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.

    While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

    This second book in the series begins the conversation on gender, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

    About Being You: A First Conversation About Gender

    Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

    Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.

    While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

    This second book in the series begins the conversation on gender, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

    About Being You: A First Conversation About Gender

    Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series, adapted for audio, offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

    Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven audiobook offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.

    While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

    This second book in the series begins the conversation on gender, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult.

    Listen to a sample from Being You: A First Conversation About Gender

    About Megan Madison

    Megan Pamela Ruth Madison is a lifelong student of radical Black feminism and an early childhood educator. She holds an MS… More about Megan Madison

    About Jessica Ralli

    Jessica Ralli is the Coordinator of Early Literacy Programs at Brooklyn Public Library, where she develops and manages programming for BPL’s… More about Jessica Ralli

    About Megan Madison

    Megan Pamela Ruth Madison is a lifelong student of radical Black feminism and an early childhood educator. She holds an MS… More about Megan Madison

    About Jessica Ralli

    Jessica Ralli is the Coordinator of Early Literacy Programs at Brooklyn Public Library, where she develops and manages programming for BPL’s… More about Jessica Ralli

    About Megan Madison

    Megan Pamela Ruth Madison is a lifelong student of radical Black feminism and an early childhood educator. She holds an MS… More about Megan Madison

    About Jessica Ralli

    Jessica Ralli is the Coordinator of Early Literacy Programs at Brooklyn Public Library, where she develops and manages programming for BPL’s… More about Jessica Ralli

    About Megan Madison

    Megan Pamela Ruth Madison is a lifelong student of radical Black feminism and an early childhood educator. She holds an MS… More about Megan Madison

    About Jessica Ralli

    Jessica Ralli is the Coordinator of Early Literacy Programs at Brooklyn Public Library, where she develops and manages programming for BPL’s… More about Jessica Ralli

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books | Children’s Nonfiction

    Hardcover | $14.99
    Published by Rise x Penguin Workshop
    Aug 16, 2022 | 40 Pages | 9 x 10 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780593521878

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction

    Enhanced Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Rise x Penguin Workshop
    Aug 17, 2021 | 36 Pages | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780593383438

    Category: Children’s Board Books | Children’s Nonfiction

    Board Book | $8.99
    Published by Rise x Penguin Workshop
    Aug 17, 2021 | 38 Pages | 6-3/4 x 7-1/2 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780593382646

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Nonfiction

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Aug 17, 2021 | 17 Minutes | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780593397268
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    Praise

    “This primer on gender lays the groundwork for affirming conversations and creates opportunities for self-identification.” – Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW)

    KIRKUS BEST BOOK (2021)

    “A sunny, straightforward book guiding children through what gender is, how it can fluctuate, and how it’s used throughout social structures. This book is an excellent way to generate conversation!” –School Library Journal 

    Wisconsin State Recommended Book

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