Enter to win Jacob's School Play: Starring He, She, and They by Ian and Sarah Hoffman
Enter to win Jacob's School Play: Starring He, She, and They by Ian and Sarah Hoffman! To enter the contest, fill out the form below between Tuesday, May 11, and Tuesday, June 1.
Jacob is back with his friends, and they're putting on a school play! As Jacob's class prepares costumes and sets, Jacob is confused that Ari identifies as "they" instead of "he" or "she." So who is Ari, really? And what do pronouns mean, anyway? Jacob's School Play introduces young readers to non-binary people and the pronoun options available to us all-he, she, and they.
REAL-LIFE CONNECTION: Starting at age two, their son Sam became attracted to objects and activities that are generally considered "girl things." Eventually, this led to him wanting to wear a dress. It was a confusing experience for them as parents as we they tried to balance supporting their son's intense desire to be himself with concerns about his safety and wellbeing.
This book covers the importance of introducing gender diversity to preschool and school-age children, why all children need to see themselves represented in books--especially at an early age, and more.
Jacob's School Play will encourage readers to avoid gender binary assumptions, get comfortable with singular "they" pronouns, and affirm a person's right to self-identified pronouns.
