i126235089 |b3911300091112V |dlcjnf |g- |m |h3 |x1 |t0 |i1 |j57 |k190829 |n09-23-2022 14:05 |o- |aJ 305.3 THO

i131181270 |b1080006431472 |dculjb |g- |m |h3 |x0 |t0 |i2 |j18 |k200722 |n09-04-2022 22:45 |o- |aJuv |a305.3 |aT496i iAuthor: |aWomen |2lcdgt |4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut |0http://id.loc.gov/authorities/demographicTerms/dg2015060358 As Ruthie enters her house and gives her mother a big hug, we're introduced to her brother Xavier, who is cisgender — his gender identity as a boy matches his gender at birth. Thorn continues to carry readers through potentially unfamiliar vocabulary and concepts, like non-binary, someone "who doesn't feel exactly like a boy or a girl." She explains that feelings about gender can change over time, even day to day, and that sometimes none of the descriptive words exactly fit. She reassures readers that "Your feelings about your gender are real. ... No matter what your gender identity is, you are okay exactly the way you are. And you are loved." Grigni's illustrations, meanwhile, show nothing but acceptance: hugs, smiles, waves, high-fives, respectful conversations, creative play. In a world where we are told that we can be anything we want to be, we cannot be anyone that we want to be. You can be a writer, an artist or an astronaut but you have no choice but to be yourself. Maybe I should say that this is the only wise choice. You cannot pretend to be someone or something that you are not, plenty of people try but they ultimately fail. If you do succeed, you certainly won’t be happy i125637342 |b1090061393906 |dmpfjt |g- |m |h8 |x1 |t2 |i3 |j57 |k190617 |n08-16-2023 16:53 |o- |sj |a305.3 |rT496ii126418585 |b1230003390217 |dtlwjn |g- |m |h8 |x2 |t2 |i4 |j57 |k190918 |n07-03-2023 18:39 |o- |aJ PEOPLE PEOPLE THO Note: A copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.) I have come across a fair few people making their way through life by pretending. Maybe it is easier to convince ourselves that we feel good about something or someone rather than admit that we do not. Contentment doesn’t require action so by convincing ourselves that we are happy even when we are not, we may be able to avoid making those difficult decisions. We don’t have to tell our partner that we aren’t in love with them anymore or that we aren’t happy in our relationship. We don’t have to swallow our pride and ask for help when we need it because, hey, everything is just fine! We can simply smile and keep pretending. Pretending everything is fine means not having to contend with all the fears and the potential of disapproval from loved ones if we leave it behind. Pretending is costly because we may be giving away our peace of mind and happiness. aSex role |0https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85120663 |vJuvenile literature. |0https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001674

i125626125 |b1130003784992 |dpcjv |g- |m |h3 |x0 |t0 |i0 |j52 |k190615 |n07-03-2021 17:53 |o- |aJ305.3 T395All told, It Feels Good to Be Yourself is a much-needed, refreshing addition to library shelves. Highly recommended.