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by Andy Passchier (Author)
This read-aloud picture book helps adults begin important conversations about bodies and boundaries in a supportive and affirming way. We all use our bodies to express ourselves. Your body belongs to you, and YOU get to make ALL the rules.
There are eight BILLION people living on Earth. That's eight billion unique laughs, smiles, ways to dress, think, act, and play. You use your body to express yourself everyday, and it's important that everyone's body is respected. This book is a helpful and empowering way to have talk with children about bodies, boundaries, play, and consent. Filled with expert definitions and information about the world around us, this essential book reminds every reader that when it comes to their body, they make the rules for themselves. Written and illustrated by Andy Passchier, creator of the award-winning Gender Identity for Kids: A Book About Finding Yourself, Understanding Others, and Respecting Everybody! and many other books. This resource for all kids helps explain the basics of both body liberation and how to advocate for yourself and respect others.Author Biography
Andy Passchier (they/them) is a trans nonbinary illustrator originally from the Netherlands and currently based in the USA. In their work, they focus on diversity, inclusivity, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ topics. They have illustrated several children's books regarding love, family, gender identity, and pronouns, with Gender Identity for Kids being the first book they both wrote and illustrated. Outside of illustrating, they enjoy hanging with their cats, playing D&D, video games, Halloween, and shows about aliens.
