{"product_id":"calvin-isbn-9780593108673","title":"Calvin","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this joyful and impactful picture book, a transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalvin has always been a boy, even if the world sees him as a girl. He knows who he is in his heart and in his mind but he hasn't yet told his family. Finally, he can wait no longer: \"I'm not a girl,\" he tells his family. \"I'm a boy--a boy in my heart and in my brain.\" Quick to support him, his loving family takes Calvin shopping for the swim trunks he's always wanted and back-to-school clothes and a new haircut that helps him look and feel like the boy he's always known himself to be. As the first day of school approaches, he's nervous and the \"what-ifs\" gather up inside him. But as his friends and teachers rally around him and he tells them his name, all his \"what-ifs\" begin to melt away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspired by the authors' own transgender child and accompanied by warm and triumphant illustrations, this authentic and personal text promotes kindness and empathy, offering a poignant and inclusive back-to-school message: all should feel safe, respected, and welcomed.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCalvin\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 2022 Lambda Literary Award Winner in the LGBTQ Children’s\/Middle Grade category\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 2022 Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 2022 ALA Rainbow Book List Top Ten Title for Young Readers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 2022 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eGives transgender youth a superhero\u003c\/b\u003e. Illustrations by Kayla Herren are full of bright, vivid pastels, showing a joyful Calvin and a diverse group of classmates. An \u003cb\u003eintentional, inclusive\u003c\/b\u003e book.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “\u003cb\u003eThis is one happy book\u003c\/b\u003e that reflects an idealized world, a way we all wish it could be, and that’s all right. Illustrator Harren’s \u003cb\u003esoftly colored, realistic pictures\u003c\/b\u003e capture that world and Calvin’s look perfectly—he’s cute as the proverbial button. Finally, the coauthors write with \u003cb\u003egentle insight\u003c\/b\u003e, for, as they share in an endnote, they have a trans child themselves.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This transition story depicts a community cultivating an \u003cb\u003eaffirming \u003c\/b\u003eenvironment in which a child can flourish. . . Harren’s \u003cb\u003ewarm, expressive\u003c\/b\u003e illustrations communicate much of the emotion in the story and are populated with diverse background characters who have various body sizes, skin colors, hair textures, and disabilities. A \u003cb\u003evaluable\u003c\/b\u003e model of \u003cb\u003eintentional, compassionate\u003c\/b\u003e response to gender expansive kids and their needs.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The \u003cb\u003ebright and engaging\u003c\/b\u003e illustrations capture Calvin’s emotional journey very effectively and feature a diverse community. The author’s note is \u003cb\u003eaffirming \u003c\/b\u003eand acknowledges the experiences of the authors who are parents of two children, one of whom identifies as transgender. . . Calvin is \u003cb\u003ea hero for young people\u003c\/b\u003e who need support in voicing their essential selves, and also for those children who need to see how easy it is to be an ally to others. This addition to the growing list of titles that feature transgender characters is most welcome!” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Harren’s … soft, retro palette and colored pencil-esque linework are \u003cb\u003ereminiscent of Leo and Diane Dillon \u003c\/b\u003e. . . [and] gives the book a \u003cb\u003echeerful energy\u003c\/b\u003e; Calvin is \u003cb\u003eimpossibly adorable\u003c\/b\u003e, with a button nose, dimpled cheeks, and wildly curly hair, and his \u003cb\u003emulti-racial family\u003c\/b\u003e would fit perfectly in the work of a modern Norman Rockwell. The \u003cb\u003eintentionally diverse \u003c\/b\u003ecast includes various body types, physical disabilities, and even freckles and vitiligo, making this an \u003cb\u003eexcellent addition\u003c\/b\u003e alongside Kyle Lukoff’s \u003ci\u003eWhen Aiden Became a Brother\u003c\/i\u003e to bring more inclusivity to Trans Day of Visibility and Pride displays.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eCalvin\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect book to help readers understand and comprehend the perspective of a transgender child. It’s heartwarming, honest, filled with beautiful illustrations and provides a comforting tool for any child who may be nervous about presenting their true selves to the world that surrounds them.” —\u003cb\u003eJeanette Jennings\u003c\/b\u003e, “I am Jazz” TV series and President of the Transkids Purple Rainbow Foundation \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eCalvin\u003c\/i\u003e is an absolute delight. I couldn’t even get through the first few pages without crying happy tears. What a heartfelt, beautiful book—one that I hope every kid, parent, and educator reads. Chances are there’s a Calvin somewhere in your life, and I hope you take the time to hear their story.” —\u003cb\u003eRobbie Couch\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Sky Blues\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Calvin is the heartwarming and affirming story all trans children deserve. Everyone can learn what acceptance looks like from this book.” —\u003cb\u003eAmanda Jetté Knox\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eLove Lives Here\u003c\/i\u003e and LGBTQ advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With pitch-perfect text and beautiful artwork, \u003ci\u003eCalvin \u003c\/i\u003ehits all the right notes. This informative, inclusive and affirmative story will have you rooting for Calvin all the way through. Bravo \u003ci\u003eCalvin\u003c\/i\u003e!” —\u003cb\u003eJason Chin\u003c\/b\u003e, author, illustrator, Caldecott winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Calvin's story—of finding his identity and seeking love and support from the people in his life—is timeless, but it's especially important in this moment when the rights of trans youth are under attack. The story of Calvin is charming and engaging, with beautiful illustrations, and is the perfect addition to any family's home or school's library.” —\u003cb\u003eRebecca Kling\u003c\/b\u003e, transgender educator and activistJR and Vanessa Ford are nationally-known advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, specifically, rights for transgender youth. Their advocacy and work has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and in \"Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric.\" They were both founding members of the Human Rights Campaign's Parents for Transgender Equality Council. They live with their two children, one of whom is trans, in the Boston, MA area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKayla Harren graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She illustrated the award-winning picture books \u003ci\u003eA Boy Like You\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Grew A Forest\u003c\/i\u003e. Kayla draws pictures at her home in Minnesota, where she lives with her husband and dogs.","brand":"G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303799640293,"sku":"NP9780593108673","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593108673.jpg?v=1767723296","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/calvin-isbn-9780593108673","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}