Jo Hirst Jo Hirst i(9108858 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon A House for Everyone Jo Hirst , Naomi Bardoff (illustrator), London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2018 22514731 2018 single work picture book children's

'At lunchtime, all of Tom's friends gather at school to work together building their house. Each one of them has a special job to do, and each one of them has a different way of expressing their gender identity.

'Jackson is a boy who likes to wear dresses. Ivy is a girl who likes her hair cut really short. Alex doesn't feel like 'just' a boy, or 'just' a girl. They are all the same, they are all different - but they are all friends.

'A very simple story that challenges gender stereotypes and shows 4 to 8 year olds that it is OK to be yourself. An engaging story that is more than just an educational tool; this book will assist parents and teachers in giving children the space to explore the full spectrum of gender diversity and will show children the many ways they can express their gender in a truly positive light.'

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1 y separately published work icon The Gender Fairy Jo Hirst , Libby Wirt (illustrator), Balaclava : Oban Road Publishing , 2015 9108911 2015 single work picture book children's

'The Gender Fairy is a simple story about two children who find relief in finally being heard. It is a tale of two children who are taking their first joyful steps toward living as their true selves. It is an educational resource for all children and adults to understand what it might feel like to be a transgender child.'  (Publication summary)

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