by Kyle Lukoff; illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

This 2020 Stonewall Award Winner is about so much more than Aidan's journey of identity. "When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl....But Aidan didn't feel like any kind of girl. He was really another kind of boy." The plot blossoms when Aidan's parents tell him that they will be welcoming a new baby into their family. Reflecting on his own journey, Aidan wants everything to be perfect for the new baby's arrival, from how the room is decorated to finding a name "that could fit this new person no matter who they grew up to be." With loving reassurance from his family, Aidan realizes that the most important part of being a big sibling "is to love someone for exactly who they are." The illustrations help to set the vibrant and playful tone of this ground-breaking story. Aidan's soft brown skin and freckles are shared with his parents, while his colorful sense of style is uniquely his own.

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