What Are Your Words?

By Katherine Locke, Anne Passchier (Illustrator)

Ari searches for the right pronouns on a day of discovery.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ari faces a dilemma on the day of the neighborhood's summer bash: which pronouns to use? With Uncle Lior's guidance, Ari embarks on a journey through the neighborhood, meeting diverse individuals and learning about their pronouns. As Ari experiments with different words, they realize that finding the right ones can take time. This heartwarming tale explores identity and the fluidity of self-expression, offering a gentle introduction to gender-inclusive pronouns. Will Ari find the words that truly resonate with them by the end of the day?

From the publisher

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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