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They, She, He easy as ABC Paperback – Illustrated, Jan. 31 2020
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Inclusive pronouns are learned alongside the alphabet in this joyously illustrated take on the classic ABC book.
They, She, He easy as ABC shows that including everyone is all part of the dance. It's easy. It's fundamental. As the dance begins the kids proclaim, "No one left out and everyone free," in a sing-song rhyme about inclusion. This sets the stage for readers to meet 26 kids showing us their dance moves.
"Ari loves to arabesque.They hold their pose with ease.
Brody is a break dancer. Brody loves to freeze."
Fast-paced rhyming keeps the flow of text upbeat and rhythmic, and naturally models how to use a wide range of pronouns. There's no room for stereotypes on THIS dance floor with spirited imagery that keeps names, clothes, hair and behavior fresh and diverse. The combination creates a playful and effortless practice to expand ideas about gender while learning the alphabet and makes being inclusive as easy as A-B-C.
This book continues the work started in They She He Me: Free to Be!, also by Maya & Matthew, and what School Library Journal called "a gorgeous and much-needed picture book about pronouns and gender fluidity." Both books provide a way to build on gender inclusive practices, and help interrupt the formalization of gender stereotypes and assumptions.
- Reading age3 - 7 years
- Print length36 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelKindergarten - 1
- Dimensions21.59 x 0.23 x 21.59 cm
- PublisherReflection Press
- Publication dateJan. 31 2020
- ISBN-10194528918X
- ISBN-13978-1945289187
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- Publisher : Reflection Press; Illustrated edition (Jan. 31 2020)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 36 pages
- ISBN-10 : 194528918X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1945289187
- Item weight : 109 g
- Dimensions : 21.59 x 0.23 x 21.59 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: #191,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #397 in Children's Early Learning Books on the Alphabet
- #660 in Stories in Verse for Children
- #13,505 in LGBTQ2S+ Fiction (Books)
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About the author

As a young person, Maya Christina Gonzalez grew up under the hot pink sunsets of the Mojave Desert. It was in the brilliant hot pinks of the sunset that she finally found her reflection in her environment. At a very young age Maya understood the importance of seeing one's self reflected in one's world. When working with children, she often recalls her favorite page of any book as a child: those empty pages at the back. It was there that she used to draw in her round, Chicana face!
She has now created art for upwards of 20 award-winning, multicultural children's books. The first book she ever wrote, My Colors, My World was given the Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor Award.
What reviews are saying:
Animals of the Iquazu by Francisco Alarcon and illustrated by Maya
"The simple words--often playfully integrated into the illustrations as shaped poems--stress the natural balance of the Iguazú... The multimedia illustrations feature lush, glowing paints that depict the animals (including humans) set against a backdrop of cut-paper strips that comprise the rainforest's verdant growth. Stunning." --Kirkus Starred Review
My Colors, My World by Maya
"The exaggerated facial features of both Maya and her feathered friend capture the contentment they find through enjoying the beauty of their world . . . Recommended for public libraries and bookstores." --Criticas Magazine
I Know the River Loves Me by Maya
"The author's love and respect for the natural beauty and rhythm of the river and how it sustains her through quiet and vibrant moods is vividly portrayed in both her words and paintings. . . Inspiring and peacefully thought-provoking." --Kirkus Reviews
Nana's Big Surprise by Amada Irma Perez and illustrated by Maya
"...fantastically engaging... a treasure hunt for found objects... a wonderful book about the love and support of a family. " --ForeWord
Maya currently plays and plays in San Francisco. She wants to share the important lessons she has learned from her only and deeply loved teacher Creativity. In this spirit she has created a small press to share her lessons to support educators, fellow artists and especially children.
She loves to share her 3 rules:
1. Everyone is an artist.
2. There is never a right or a wrong way to make art.
3. Art is always an act of courage.
To learn more about her curriculum, philosophies and much more...please feel free to visit her here: www.reflectionpress.com
To see prints from her children's books...please visit her here:
mayachristinaprints.etsy.com
And to see more about her fine art and her work in the Contemporary Chicano/a Art Movement...feel free to go here: www.mayagonzalez.com
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