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Sam Is My Sister - by Ashley Rhodes-Courter (Hardcover)

Sam Is My Sister - by  Ashley Rhodes-Courter (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An inspiring story about affirming a sibling's gender identity.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Evan loves being big brother to Sam and Finn. They do everything together--go fishing, climb trees, and play astronauts. But lately, Evan notices that he and Sam don't look like brothers anymore. Sam wants to have long hair, and even asks to wear a dress on the first day of school. As time goes by, Evan comes to understand why Sam wants to look like a girl--because Sam is a girl. Sam is transgender. And just like always, Sam loves to dream with Evan and Finn about going to the moon together. Based on one family's real-life experiences, this heartwarming story of a girl named Sam and the brothers who love and support her will resonate with readers everywhere.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>This sweet-spirited book tells how little Sam comes to find her true self...Sam knows she's a girl inside and she increasingly wants to manifest her true identity.--Booklist<br><br><p>...successfully explains being transgender in a clear and age-appropriate way while demonstrating the value of a loving family...can support discussion at home or school.--<em>Kirkus Reviews </em></p><br><br><p>Its clear narrative arc, slightly didactic prose, and expressive art cohere into a picture book that is a solid jumping-off point for guardian- or educator-led discussions.--<em>Publishers Weekly</em></p><br><br><p>Recommended for public and elementary school libraries everywhere; transgender children need stories like this as it models both peer and self-acceptance in a logical, accessible, and loving way.--<em>School Library Journal</em></p><br>

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