Sam Is My Sister

By Ashley Rhodes-Courter, MacKenzie Haley (Illustrator)

A brother learns to support his sibling's true identity.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 214 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Evan cherishes his role as big brother to Sam and Finn, sharing adventures and dreams. But when Sam starts expressing a desire to look like a girl, Evan faces a new reality. As Sam reveals her true self, Evan must navigate his feelings and support his sister's journey. This touching tale, inspired by real-life experiences, explores the power of love and acceptance within a family. Will Evan's understanding and support help Sam feel truly seen and loved? Discover the heartwarming journey of siblings united by dreams and acceptance.

From the publisher

2022 ALA Rainbow Book List An inspiring story about affirming a sibling’s gender identity. Evan loves being big brother to Sam and Finn. They do everything together–go fishing, climb trees, and play astronauts. But lately, Evan notices that he and Sam don’t look like brothers anymore. Sam wants to have long hair, and even asks to wear a dress on the first day of school. As time goes by, Evan comes to understand why Sam wants to look like a girl–because Sam is a girl. Sam is transgender. And just like always, Sam loves to dream with Evan and Finn about going to the moon together. Based on one family’s real-life experiences, this heartwarming story of a girl named Sam and the brothers who love and support her will resonate with readers everywhere.

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