
Being You
A First Conversation About Gender
By: Jessica Ralli, Megan Madison
Board Book | 28 September 2021 | Edition Number 1
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Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.
While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.
This second book in the series begins the conversation on gender, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.
About the Author
Jessica Ralli is the Coordinator of Early Literacy Programs at Brooklyn Public Library, where she develops and manages programming for BPL’s award-winning First Five Years initiative. She received her MA in Early Childhood Special Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and previously taught in schools, childcare centers, and museums. She has written about early literacy and library services for young children in School Library Journal (where she co-authors the “First Steps” column with Rachel G. Payne) and has presented on play-based learning at the American Library Association Conference, Young Child Expo, and the Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature.
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ISBN: 9780593382646
ISBN-10: 0593382641
Series: First Conversations
Published: 28th September 2021
Format: Board Book
Language: English
Number of Pages: 38
Audience: Children
For Ages: 2 - 5 years old
For Grades: 3 - 7
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 18.5 x 16.5 x 2
Weight (kg): 0.5
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