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Although oversimplified, Sam’s transgender coming out story is a welcome one for classrooms and libraries looking for #OwnVoices LQBTQIA+ books for young readers. For a more nuanced picture book about being true to one’s authentic self, consider Michael Hall’s Red: A Crayon’s Story.

While reading this book, children suffering from grief and loss will learn about an important tool to manage their intense emotions now and throughout their lives.