{"product_id":"if-youre-a-kid-like-gavin-the-true-story-of-a-young-trans-activist-isbn-9780063057562","title":"If You’re a Kid Like Gavin: The True Story of a Young Trans Activist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA celebratory and empowering story from young trans activist Gavin Grimm, two-time Stonewall Award-winning and Newbery Honor-winning author Kyle Lukoff, and illustrator J Yang follows the true story of how a young boy stood up for himself—and made history along the way.  A \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKirkus \u003c\/em\u003eBest Book of the Year!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you’re a kid like Gavin Grimm, you know yourself best. And Gavin knew that he was a boy—even if others saw him as a girl. But when his school took away his right to something as simple as using the boy’s restroom, Gavin knew he had a big decision to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause there are always more choices than the ones others give you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGavin chose to correct others when they got his pronouns wrong. He asked to be respected. He stood up for himself. Gavin proved that his school had violated his constitutional rights and had the Supreme Court uphold his case—bringing about a historic win for trans rights. There are many kids out there, some just like Gavin Grimm, and they might even be you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat choices will you make?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eCall Me Max: \"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA welcome title for classrooms, libraries, and PFLAG and other support organizations' collections.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eWhen Aidan Became a Brother\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e“A much-needed and appealing addition to the picture book canon; both emotionally and visually satisfying.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This picture book sets a new standard of excellence in transgender representation by centering the feelings of Aidan, a biracial (black and South Asian) transgender boy. Joyful and affirming, Aidan's story is the first of its kind among books for welcoming a new baby.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lukoff writes with sensitivity and candor as Aidan takes his first steps toward claiming his identity. The creators' exploration of one transgender child's experience emphasizes the importance of learning \"how to love someone for exactly who they are.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Together, the text and pictures create a heartfelt celebration of love that will be an ideal selection for trans children and for any who are expecting a new sibling.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A movingly told, brilliantly illustrated book about the power and humanity of trans kids. I wish I’d had this book growing up, and I’m so very grateful it’s here now.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndrea Tsurumi, creator of Crab Cake and I'm On It!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A beautiful, harmonious story that deftly documents Gavin's fight and explains why trans right are basic human rights. There's no choice here. Buy it!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This true story of courage and resiliency is sure to inspire young advocates everywhere.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gavin’s journey encourages young readers to ask questions, challenge assumptions and take action in order to change the world.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDuncan Tonatiuh, winner of the Pura Belpré Medal and the Jane Addams Children's Book Award\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Important for its fostering of empathy, representation, and spotlighting Gavin as a role model for any kid wanting to effect change. Hopeful, empowering. \" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Activist Grimm and author Lukoff’s voices blend powerfully in this autobiographical picture book. Crucially, readers can connect with the text both as people 'like Gavin' and people who, 'like Gavin,' understand that everyone has the right to be themselves.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"All kids should be challenged to think about the message of standing up and fighting for what is right. 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