ABC of Gender Identity

by Devika Dalal

Overview

A is for Agender, B is for Bigender and C is for Cisgender. Welcome to the ABC of Gender Identity!

Gender identity is an important part of who we are, and how we express ourselves in the world. This bright and playful A - Z book is an introduction to 26 different genders, accompanying young readers as they explore and discover their authentic selves.

With simple explanations, a helpful guide for adults by Dr. Michele Angello, and a quirky cast of illustrated characters, this is the perfect book for learning about gender diversity with children age 5+.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787758087
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date:	06/21/2021
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	9.84(w) x 9.84(h) x 0.39(d)
Age Range:	5 - 10 Years

About the Author

Devika Dalal is a Creative Art Director and the author, designer and illustrator of ABC of Gender Identity. She works in advertising and is an advocate of using creativity for social impact. She currently lives in New York City.

Editorial Reviews

05/03/2021

Author-illustrator Dalal presents a simple introduction to 26 gender identities, with a word or phrase that corresponds to each letter of the alphabet. On every verso page, a letter, capitalized and lowercase, is shown against a bright monochrome background, with a proximate person pictured. The recto page offers a dictionary-like explanation. D, for example, features a nondescript human with round eyes, pale skin, and blond hair, and defines demigender: “Someone who feels only partly one gender (demigirl, demiboy).” Illustrations use simplistic circles and lines to show figures with a range of skin tones and hair styles. Some biological or sexual definitions are included alongside the gender identities (e.g., “Intersex,” “(Gender) Reassigned,” and “Female to Male”), and the introduction alludes to gender being chosen; still, the wide range of terms will prove informational in this primer to identities. Back matter includes a guide for adult readers. Ages 5–7. (June)

Publishers Weekly

ABC of Gender Identity is a valuable resource for adults to use when introducing the gender spectrum to young readers and initiating conversations about gender.

Afsaneh Moradian

"The ABC of Gender Identity is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to learn more about the many gender identities that exist."
Theatremaker and Storyteller
Editor of The LGBTQ Arts Review

Amie Taylor

ABC of Gender Identity is a colorful and playful way to explore gender with young people. It's a great way to begin and facilitate conversations about the expansiveness of gender, and it provides a foundation for acceptance of diversity of identities. Whether this book is used as a tool for self-identification or as encouragement for broadening general understanding, it would make a great addition to an inclusive library.

Rachel Simon

Brilliant! ABC of Gender Identity is a book that will open minds for children and adults alike. Devika Dalal defines a rich array of terms from cisgender to venngender, with a diverse crew of characters perched upon the letters to keep kids company along the way. The alphabet is not long enough to include all the ways kids might describe themselves, but the guide at the end is sure to help any adult begin a lifelong conversation with their little one.

Brook Pessin-Whedbee

"Unique, fun and engaging approach to introducing and exploring with young children topics surrounding identity and inclusion. Beautifully illustrated with diverse representations of children celebrating being their authentic selves. This is an important book to have in every home for parents and families to empower kids to identify and express their thoughts and feelings related to the infinite possibilities of gender and expression."

Phoenix Schneider