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Becoming an Ally to the Gender-Expansive Child: A Guide for Parents and Carers
Jessica Kingsley. Nov. 2017. 240p. ISBN 9781785920516. pap. $19.95; ebk. ISBN 9781784503055. CHILD REARING
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When author Bianchi's grandson Ruben was only four years old, his "clarity about his own gender path was apparent to anyone who knew him." Bianchi, who identifies as cisgender, writes, "My fears, my politics, my prejudice, assumptions and attitudes were all exposed, caught up, spun around and scattered by this experience." She then understood that she needed to "step down as the all-knowing adult and become an apprentice to life instead." The heartfelt and open text identifies four keys to becoming an ally to the gender-expansive child: listening, imagination, empathy, and courage. Bianchi walks a graceful path, seamlessly exploring her own experience, that of her grandchild, the politics of society, and the human conditions of fear and love.
VERDICT In this powerful offering, the author weaves a combination of biography and parental advice into the important topics of safety, labels, bigotry, and forgiveness. Enthusiastically recommended for growing collections on transgender youth.
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