Book Review
A short overview of this book
What is Gender? How Does It Define Us? And Other Big Questions for Kids by Juno Dawson explains gender to tweens and teens.
Finding books about gender for older kids, that aren’t picture books or too ‘babyish’, can be difficult but this book is just perfect. It’s a fantastic book that talks about gender and what it means. A great book that really simplifies a topic that many adults find confusing.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 8 to 14 years.
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✅ Buy a copy of What is Gender? How Does It Define Us? And Other Big Questions for Kids by Juno Dawson from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! I’m Cath Hak from Sex Ed Rescue, and I’ve got something super exciting to talk to you about today. It’s this amazing book called What Is Gender, How Does It Define Us and Other Big Questions by Juno Dawson. Seriously, I was blown away by how fantastic it is!
Now, let me give you the lowdown on this little gem. It’s perfect for kids around the age of ten, you know, that in-between stage. Although, officially, tweens can start as early as eight these days. Anyway, this book is a real game-changer because it not only educates kids, but it’s also a great read for parents like us.
So, what’s it all about? Well, it breaks down the differences between gender and sex, and even dives into the topic of intersex. It’s all about understanding why these things matter and embracing the beautiful diversity of gender. The book features snippets from different people, which really helps to normalize the concept of gender and explore one’s own identity.
As you flip through the pages, you’ll find answers to questions like What’s sex? and it even tackles the whole Is it a boy or a girl? thing that we’re so fixated on when someone’s pregnant. It also highlights some awesome role models in fashion, sports, and literature. But here’s the best part – it encourages kids to think for themselves and ask questions. It challenges those old stereotypes like sugar and spice and all things nice that have been around forever.
This book is a game-changer, my friend. If you want your kids to grow up being more accepting of diversity and embracing differences in others and themselves, this is the book to throw at them. You can read it together or have some thought-provoking conversations about it. Trust me, it’s worth it.
I’m so thrilled to have stumbled upon this gem, and you can bet I’ll be sharing it with my own kids too. It’s honestly one of the best books out there that tackles gender in such a fantastic way. English books really seem to nail it, don’t they? I don’t know why, but they just have a different perspective.
Alright, I hope this review helps you out. Cheers!
