I'm Not a Girl: A Transgender Story

by Maddox Lyons and Jessica Verdi, Illustrated by Dana Simpson Roaring Brook Press 8/4/20, hardcover SKU: 9780374310684   Based on a true transgender identity journey, the picture book I'm Not a Girl is an empowering story from writers Maddox Lyons and Jessica Verdi about a boy who is determined to be himself, illustrated by Dana Simpson. Nobody seems to understand that Hannah is not a girl. His parents ask why he won't wear the cute outfits they pick out. His friend thinks he must be a tomboy. His teacher insists he should be proud to be a girl. But a birthday wish, a new word, and a stroke of courage might be just what Hannah needs to finally show the world who he really is. Reviews: An important book that can serve as a conversation starter with gender-expansive children and as a tool for cis children to build empathy. --Booklist Lyons, a 12-year-old trans boy, shares his story in clear, relatable language, sensitively assisted by Verdi and capably supported by Simpson's simple, em