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Who You Will Be

Author Taylor Rouanzion
Illustrated by Stacey Chomiak
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Philomel Books
10.44"W x 10.31"H x 0.37"D   | 15 oz | 24 per carton
On sale May 07, 2024 | 32 Pages | 9780593623138
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile AD470L | Fountas & Pinnell L
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A rhyming picture book about gender expression featuring parents as they dream about who their child will be. The perfect gift for new parents, baby showers, or any occasion!

"Models easy, loving acceptance for kids, no matter their gender expression."--Kirkus reviews

Before you were born, we all wanted to know
who you would be and how you would grow.
"Nursery in pink? Or nursery in blue?"
Everyone always asked about you.

Journey through all the colors of the rainbow as new parents introduce their baby to the endless colorful possibilities of each day. A rainbow of choices, colorful and bright. What feels best to you? Which colors are right?

A joyous, rhyming picture book about a child’s journey of gender expression and the unconditional love between parent and child, Who You Will Be invites readers to celebrate self-expression and find which colors feel right to them. Perfect for fans of Pink Is for Boys and Julián Is a Mermaid.
"A family welcomes their child into the world. As this gently rhyming story begins, expecting parents  prepare for the arrival of their baby. When the tan-skinned baby is born, the doting parents dress the child in a wide range of colors and outfits, from hair bows to frog-covered green jammies. Readers may find their assumptions about the baby’s gender shifting through illustrator Chomiak’s joyous cartoon art, which depicts the family’s everyday moments of connection and play. Rouanzion concludes by inviting readers to consider a “rainbow of choices, colorful and bright. / What feels best to you? / Which colors are right?”—a powerful message that children and adults alike can benefit from. Models easy, loving acceptance for kids, no matter their gender expression."
--Kirkus reviews
Taylor Rouanzion lives in Florida with her daughter and miniature dachshund. She has been a part of local support groups for trans/gender-nonconforming kids and their parents. Her own child is gender nonconforming and has inspired Taylor to write for her and others like her so they can be seen in children’s literature. Taylor earned her master’s degree in library and information science and works as an elementary school librarian for the best kids on the planet. You can visit Taylor Rouanzion at TaylorRouanzion.com

Stacey Chomiak is an artist, author, and LGBTQ+ speaker. She designs art for the animation industry, but her passion is illustrating and writing kids books that represent the queer community. She lives happily nestled amid the tall trees of the Canadian West Coast. Stacey loves to dance with her two kids, paint anything that inspires her, and have conversations around faith and sexuality. You can visit Stacey Chomiak at
StaceyChomiak.com.
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A rhyming picture book about gender expression featuring parents as they dream about who their child will be. The perfect gift for new parents, baby showers, or any occasion!

"Models easy, loving acceptance for kids, no matter their gender expression."--Kirkus reviews

Before you were born, we all wanted to know
who you would be and how you would grow.
"Nursery in pink? Or nursery in blue?"
Everyone always asked about you.

Journey through all the colors of the rainbow as new parents introduce their baby to the endless colorful possibilities of each day. A rainbow of choices, colorful and bright. What feels best to you? Which colors are right?

A joyous, rhyming picture book about a child’s journey of gender expression and the unconditional love between parent and child, Who You Will Be invites readers to celebrate self-expression and find which colors feel right to them. Perfect for fans of Pink Is for Boys and Julián Is a Mermaid.

Praise

"A family welcomes their child into the world. As this gently rhyming story begins, expecting parents  prepare for the arrival of their baby. When the tan-skinned baby is born, the doting parents dress the child in a wide range of colors and outfits, from hair bows to frog-covered green jammies. Readers may find their assumptions about the baby’s gender shifting through illustrator Chomiak’s joyous cartoon art, which depicts the family’s everyday moments of connection and play. Rouanzion concludes by inviting readers to consider a “rainbow of choices, colorful and bright. / What feels best to you? / Which colors are right?”—a powerful message that children and adults alike can benefit from. Models easy, loving acceptance for kids, no matter their gender expression."
--Kirkus reviews

Author

Taylor Rouanzion lives in Florida with her daughter and miniature dachshund. She has been a part of local support groups for trans/gender-nonconforming kids and their parents. Her own child is gender nonconforming and has inspired Taylor to write for her and others like her so they can be seen in children’s literature. Taylor earned her master’s degree in library and information science and works as an elementary school librarian for the best kids on the planet. You can visit Taylor Rouanzion at TaylorRouanzion.com

Stacey Chomiak is an artist, author, and LGBTQ+ speaker. She designs art for the animation industry, but her passion is illustrating and writing kids books that represent the queer community. She lives happily nestled amid the tall trees of the Canadian West Coast. Stacey loves to dance with her two kids, paint anything that inspires her, and have conversations around faith and sexuality. You can visit Stacey Chomiak at
StaceyChomiak.com.
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