I Am Jazz

Written by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings · Illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas

A child discovers their true identity, challenging family perceptions and societal norms.

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32 pages· 569 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~490L

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Bookroo's summary

Jazz, a young child, always felt different, knowing she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. Her love for pink and mermaids puzzled her family until a doctor confirmed she was transgender. Follow Jazz's heartfelt journey as she embraces her true self, offering a simple yet profound story that resonates with children and adults alike. How will her family adapt, and what does it mean to truly be yourself? This tale of identity and acceptance invites readers to explore the beauty of being true to oneself.

From the publisher

The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere “This is an essential tool for parents and teachers to share with children whether those kids identify as trans or not. I wish I had had a book like this when I was a kid struggling with gender identity questions. I found it deeply moving in its simplicity and honesty.”–Laverne Cox (who plays Sophia in “Orange Is the New Black”) From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl’s brain in a boy’s body. She loved pink and dressing up as a mermaid and didn’t feel like herself in boys’ clothing. This confused her family, until they took her to a doctor who said that Jazz was transgender and that she was born that way. Jazz’s story is based on her real-life experience and she tells it in a simple, clear way that will be appreciated by picture book readers, their parents, and teachers.

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