Obviously after you have the discussion on exactly what transgender means, they will most likely have a plethora of questions that will lead into other areas of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. If you read this book WITH your kids, it gives them the opportunity to ask questions and open up dialogue. » George can help open up dialogue about LGBTQ+ issues Let’s be honest, the concept of what it means to be transgender can be a confusing one, but Gino lays it out in such a easy to follow way that even his middle grade target audience will understand what the term means. I don’t know about you, but I like to present new subjects to my children in an appropriate and sensitive manner. I think George does a wonderful job introducing children (and adults) what it feels like for an individual to question their gender identity and ultimately decide that their gender identity does not match their sex assignment. Just like anything else, children need to be taught. » George can be used as a tool to introduce what transgender means That is what this is all about after all, learning. If you are reading this and notice that there is something offensive or harmful, please point it out. I am trying to educate myself, so in turn I can educate my own children. *I would like to preface this review with the disclaimer that I am no way shape or form an expert on what it means to be transgender. Not just so she can be Charlotte - but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan. But the teacher says she can’t even try out for the part. George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte.

Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte’s Web. George thinks she’ll have to keep this a secret forever. When people look at George, they think they see a boy.

Version: Audiobook (2h 57min listening length) I am going to share with you all why I think you should read this book with your kids… I would like to point out that I said to read this book WITH your kids and not simply letting your kids read it themselves…. For my review for George by Alex Gino, I decided I was going to do something a little different.

George written by alex gino