2020 ALA Rainbow Book List Selection 2020 NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People SelectionWhen Jacob goes to the boys' bathroom he is...

2020 ALA Rainbow Book List Selection
2020 NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Selection

When Jacob goes to the boys' bathroom he is chased out because the boys think he looks like a girl because of the way he is dressed. After Jacob's friend Sophie faces the same situation, their class gets together to make things better.

The beloved lead character from Jacob's New Dress, which is one of The American Library Association's top 100 banned books of the last decade, is back in an encouraging story about gender expression. When Jacob goes to the boys' bathroom he is chased out. His classmate, Sophie, has a similar experience when she tries to go to the girls' bathroom. When their teacher finds out what happened, Jacob and Sophie, with the support administration, lead change at their school as everyone discovers the many forms of gender expression and how to treat each other with respect.

Check out the companion book, Jacob's School Play Starring He, She, and They.

Author: Sarah Hoffman, Ian Hoffman
Publisher: Magination Press
Published: 05/07/2019
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 10.50h x 8.20w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781433830730
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2019
Publishers Weekly 05/27/2019
School Library Journal 05/17/2019 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Sarah and Ian Hoffman live in the San Francisco Bay Area with their two children. Visit sarahandianhoffman.com for more about their books and parenting experiences.

Chris Case has been illustrating books and magazines since 2008. He lives in Vermont. You can see more of his work at chriscase.org.