My Rainbow

Illustrated by Art Twink
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$18.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Kokila
24 per carton
On sale Oct 20, 2020 | 9781984814609
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD550L | Fountas & Pinnell S
Sales rights: World
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 and radiant art by Art Twink, 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

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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 and radiant art by Art Twink, 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

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My Rainbow - Read Aloud With The Authors | Brightly Storytime