A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal.
Warm morning sunlight and love fill the Neal home. And on one quiet day, playtime leads to an important realization:Trinity wants long hair like her dolls. She needs it to express who she truly is.
So her family decides to take a trip to the beauty supply store, but none of the wigs is the perfect fit. Determined, Mom leaves with bundles of hair in hand, ready to craft a wig as colorful and vibrant as her daughter is.
With powerful text by Trinity and DeShanna Neal, My Rainbow is a celebration of showing up as our full selves with the people who have seen us fully all along.
PRAISE FOR MY RAINBOW
A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book 2020 A 2021 American Library Association #RainbowBookList Top 10 Pick A Parent's Magazine Book Club Pick A University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Best Book for Young Readers 2020 2021 Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award Honor
"A revolutionary representation of joy and self-expression." -- Kirkus, starred review
"A joyful family story that emphasizes the importance of listening and loving people for who they are." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"An affirming, uplifting story to add to school and public library collections." --School Library Journal
My Rainbow - Read Aloud With The Authors | Brightly Storytime
A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal.
Warm morning sunlight and love fill the Neal home. And on one quiet day, playtime leads to an important realization:Trinity wants long hair like her dolls. She needs it to express who she truly is.
So her family decides to take a trip to the beauty supply store, but none of the wigs is the perfect fit. Determined, Mom leaves with bundles of hair in hand, ready to craft a wig as colorful and vibrant as her daughter is.
With powerful text by Trinity and DeShanna Neal, My Rainbow is a celebration of showing up as our full selves with the people who have seen us fully all along.
Praise
PRAISE FOR MY RAINBOW
A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book 2020 A 2021 American Library Association #RainbowBookList Top 10 Pick A Parent's Magazine Book Club Pick A University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Best Book for Young Readers 2020 2021 Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award Honor
"A revolutionary representation of joy and self-expression." -- Kirkus, starred review
"A joyful family story that emphasizes the importance of listening and loving people for who they are." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"An affirming, uplifting story to add to school and public library collections." --School Library Journal
Media
My Rainbow - Read Aloud With The Authors | Brightly Storytime
