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What Are Your Words?: A Book about Pronouns
- Subject
- LGBTQ+
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Size
- 25.6 cm × 25.1 cm
- ISBN
- 9780316542067
Follow Ari through their neighborhood as they try to find their words in this sweet, accessible introduction to gender-inclusive pronouns that is perfect for readers of all ages.
Whenever Ari's Uncle Lior comes to visit, they ask Ari one question: "What are your words?" Some days Ari uses she/her. Other days Ari uses he/him. But on the day of the neighborhood's big summer bash, Ari doesn't know what words to use. On the way to the party, Ari and Lior meet lots of neighbors and learn the words each of them use to describe themselves, including pronouns like she/her, he/him, they/them, ey/em, and ze/zir. As Ari tries on different pronouns, they discover that it's okay to not know your words right away—sometimes you have to wait for your words to find you.
Filled with bright, graphic illustrations, this simple and poignant story about finding yourself is the perfect introduction to gender-inclusive pronouns for readers of all ages.
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What reviewers said
"Locke's simple narrative...seamlessly incorporates the appropriate pronouns for each person, demonstrating the ease with which language can change to accommodate pronoun diversity.... A sweet, affirming introduction to the language used to communicate a range of gender identities."
"A capable celebration of the rich range of pronouns."
"This story offers lots of opportunities for exploring beyond the binary."
"An influential addition to gender literature, this educational feel-good book highlights the marvelous distinctiveness of humanity."
"Awesome, insightful, powerful, necessary, relevant and woke.... The variety of adjectives used throughout Ari's journey to find their words will delight Language Arts teachers and can serve as a teaching text."
"Through Ari's story, children are gently versed in different identifiers. The ultimate lesson: how to champion yourself."
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