Calvin

Calvin
JR Ford, Vanessa Ford, Kayla Harren
RRP:
NZ$ 37.00
Our Price:
NZ$ 29.60
Hardback
h262 x 227mm - 32pg
9 Nov 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780593108673
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In 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. Calvin 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. Inspired 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.
Praise for Calvin: "Gives transgender youth a superhero. Illustrations by Kayla Herren are full of bright, vivid pastels, showing a joyful Calvin and a diverse group of classmates. An intentional, inclusive book. " -The Boston Globe "This is one happy book that reflects an idealized world, a way we all wish it could be, and that' s all right. Illustrator Harren' s softly colored, realistic pictures capture that world and Calvin' s look perfectly-he' s cute as the proverbial button. Finally, the coauthors write with gentle insight, for, as they share in an endnote, they have a trans child themselves. " -Booklist, starred review "This transition story depicts a community cultivating an affirming environment in which a child can flourish. . . Harren' s warm, expressive 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 valuable model of intentional, compassionate response to gender expansive kids and their needs. " -Kirkus Reviews "Calvin 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. " -Jeanette Jennings, "I am Jazz" TV series and President of the Transkids Purple Rainbow Foundation "Calvin 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. " -Robbie Couch, author of The Sky Blues "Calvin is the heartwarming and affirming story all trans children deserve. Everyone can learn what acceptance looks like from this book. " -Amanda Jette Knox, author of Love Lives Here and LGBTQ advocate "With pitch-perfect text and beautiful artwork, Calvin hits all the right notes. This informative, inclusive and affirmative story will have you rooting for Calvin all the way through. Bravo Calvin!" -Jason Chin, author, illustrator, Caldecott winner "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. " -Rebecca Kling, transgender educator and activist
JR and Vanessa Ford are nationally-known advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, specifically, rights for transgender youth. Their advocacy and work has been featured in the New York Times, Newsweek, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, 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. Kayla Harren graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She illustrated the award-winning picture books A Boy Like You and The Boy Who Grew A Forest. Kayla draws pictures at her home in Minnesota, where she lives with her husband and dogs.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780593108673
Published: 9 Nov 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 262mm
Width: 227mm
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 357g
Pages: 32

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