I am me… Naturally by Margie McCumstie
Short Summary
“I am Me… Naturally” by Margie McCumstie is a children’s book that explores and normalises the concept of being intersex, emphasising the natural diversity of human biology and promoting acceptance and understanding for intersex individuals.
Age Group
Suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years.
Topics Discussed
Intersex | LGBTQIA+ Kids
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What this book is about
- “I am Me… Naturally” by Maggie McCumstie, focusing on intersex children.
- The book aims to help children understand that being intersex is natural and completely okay.
- The book uses examples from nature, like seahorses and frogs, to explain gender diversity.
- It highlights that some frogs can change gender and how seahorses have unique reproductive roles.
- The book explains that intersex individuals have characteristics of both genders and challenges old medical practices of gender conformity surgeries.
- It emphasises accepting one’s unique identity rather than conforming to traditional gender roles.
- The book mentions that being intersex can affect parenting options but highlights alternatives like IVF and surrogacy.
- It includes a note for parents and teachers to help normalise intersex experiences and raise awareness.
- The book is beneficial for intersex children and others to understand and accept gender diversity.
- It underscores the importance of education on intersex identities as many people remain unaware or unacknowledged.
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