Discussion 3 - Analyze an Inclusive Children's Book

Discussion 3 - Analyze an Inclusive Children's Book [Due: Wed., July 12th at 11:59 PM]

Discussion 3 Analyze an Inclusive Children’s Book

Instructions: 1) Click on the following weblinks and review the information, paying particular attention to gender development (e.g., differences between gender identity and gender expression) and ways in which children can be supported. In order to support children, adults need to have accurate knowledge of terminology, typical developmental processes for age groups, current policy, and knowledge regarding how to answer children’s questions.

Gender Identity - Caring for kids from the Canadian Paediatric Society

https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/gender-identityLinks to an external site.

The Gender Spectrum

https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/understanding-genderLinks to an external site.

Hidalgo, et al. (2013). The gender affirmation model: What we know and what we aim to learn.  Human Development, 56, 285 – 290.

https://www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/355235Links to an external site.

2) Choose one of the books from the list below. You can buy a children’s book or read it online. If you google the title of the children’s book, you can see links to videos of individuals reading the books, so you may not have to buy the book. You may wish to review more than one book before deciding on one for your discussion. Answer the following prompts. Please number each of your responses to the prompt, 1 - 3.

1. Describe the main theme of the book that you chose. What aspects of gender development does the book address?

2. In what ways does the book appear to support children’s gender development? Use and  cite information from the above sources and Hidalgo et al.’s (2013) gender affirmation model to answer this part of the prompt. Put quotes with the author, year, and page number (Author, year, p. ) for information that is not paraphrased.

3. Describe other specific issues or concerns regarding support or self-acceptance that are not addressed in the book. Remember, these books are written for young children, not adults.

Children’s Books:

Love, J. (2018).  Julian is a mermaid. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press. ISBN: 978-0763690458 (4 – 8 years)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E44zjYyxnWgLinks to an external site.

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 Pearlman, R. (2018). Pink is for boys. Running Press Kids. ISBN: 978-0762462476 (4 – 7 years)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyySFCXyHg Links to an external site.

 Lukoff, K. (2019). When Aiden became a brother. Lee & Low Books. ISBN: 978-1620148372 (4 – 7 years)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvPWsKSghHs Links to an external site.

 Moradian, A. (2018). Jamie is Jamie. Free Spirit Publishing. ISBN: 978-1631981395 (4 – 8 years)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtfx10TPho0 Links to an external site.

 Finch, M. (2018). Phoenix goes to school. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. ISBN: 978-1631981395 (3 – 7 years) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UHBJ6EWL98 Links to an external site.

 Thorn, T. (2019). It feels good to be yourself. Henry Holt and Co. ISBN: 978-1250302953 (4 – 8 years)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikfUujgFdYA Links to an external site.

Anderson, A. (2018). Neither. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN:  978-0316547697 (4 – 7 years)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ZQHrmoQ_4 Links to an external site.

 Twiss, J. (2018). A day in the life of Marlon Bundo. San Francisco: Chronicle Books. ISBN: 978-1-4521-7380-1 (4 – 8 years)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGExIUddWrw Links to an external site.

Genhart, M. (2019). Rainbow: A first book of pride. Magination Press. ISBN: 978-1433830877 (3 – 5 years) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yx-dg5TzJI Links to an external site.

 Pessin-Whedbee, B. (2016). Who are you? The kid’s guide to gender identity. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. ISBN: 978-1785927287 (5 – 8 years)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgV_M4n4PYc Links to an external site.

 Hall, M. (2015). Red: A crayon’s story. HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN: 978-1338106510 (4 – 8 years)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uUykRjC0VE Links to an external site.

 Frances, L. (2019). My awesome brother. A children’s book about transgender acceptance. Mabel Media. ISBN: 978-0648367659 (4+ years)

 Frances, L. (2019). My awesome sister. A children’s book about transgender acceptance. Mabel Media. ISBN: 978-0648367673 (4+ years)

 Walton, J. (2016). Introducing Teddy. A gentle story about gender and friendship. Bloomsbury USA. ISBN: 978-1681192109 (3 – 6 years)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v Links to an external site.

For this discussion post, be sure to respond to the prompt with a post of at least 300 words (15 points). Then, also respond to a classmate with a post of at least 150 words (5 points). (Short posts do not earn full credit). Posts that do not address the prompt do not earn full credit. If you are not sure how long your post is, then the word count is displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the Message box.