If You’re a Kid Like Gavin
If You’re a Kid Like Gavin by Gavin Grimm is a 40-page juvenile nonfiction book published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2022. This empowering narrative follows the true story of Gavin Grimm, a young trans activist who stood up for his rights in the face of adversity. The book illustrates his journey as he asserts his identity and fights for the right to use the boy’s restroom at school, ultimately leading to a significant legal victory for trans rights.
Readers will find a celebration of self-identity and resilience as Gavin navigates the challenges of being true to himself. The story emphasizes the importance of standing up for one’s rights and highlights the broader context of LGBTQ activism and civil rights. Through this engaging account, young readers are encouraged to recognize their own choices and the power they hold in shaping their lives.
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A celebratory and empowering story from young trans activist Gavin Grimm, two-time Stonewall Award-winning and Newbery Honor-winning author Kyle Lukoff, and illustrator J Yang follows the true story of how a young boy stood up for himself–and made history along the way. A Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Best Book of the Year!
When you’re a kid like Gavin Grimm, you know yourself best. And Gavin knew that he was a boy–even if others saw him as a girl. But when his school took away his right to something as simple as using the boy’s restroom, Gavin knew he had a big decision to make.
Because there are always more choices than the ones others give you.
Gavin chose to correct others when they got his pronouns wrong. He asked to be respected. He stood up for himself. Gavin proved that his school had violated his constitutional rights and had the Supreme Court uphold his case–bringing about a historic win for trans rights. There are many kids out there, some just like Gavin Grimm, and they might even be you.
What choices will you make?
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