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My Gender, My Rules
Published in partnership with GLAAD, this read-aloud picture book helps adults begin important conversations about gender in a supportive and affirming way. Gender is one way that we express ourselves. Your gender belongs to you, and YOU get to make ALL the rules.
There are eight BILLION people living on Earth. That's eight billion unique laughs, smiles, ways to dress, think, act, and play. Gender is one way people express themselves. Some folks feel they are girls, some boys, some both, and some neither. Gender is different for everyone, and there's no wrong way to express it.
This book, published in partnership with GLAAD, is a helpful and empowering way to have a first conversation with children about gender and how they feel about themselves. Filled with expert definitions and information about the world around us, this essential book reminds every reader that when it comes to gender, they make the rules for themselves.
Written and illustrated by Andy Passchier, creator of the award-winning
Gender Identity for A Book About Finding Yourself, Understanding Others, and Respecting Everybody!
and many other books on gender and personal identity, this resource for all kids, of any gender helps explain the basics of gender and how to advocate for yourself and respect others.
There are eight BILLION people living on Earth. That's eight billion unique laughs, smiles, ways to dress, think, act, and play. Gender is one way people express themselves. Some folks feel they are girls, some boys, some both, and some neither. Gender is different for everyone, and there's no wrong way to express it.
This book, published in partnership with GLAAD, is a helpful and empowering way to have a first conversation with children about gender and how they feel about themselves. Filled with expert definitions and information about the world around us, this essential book reminds every reader that when it comes to gender, they make the rules for themselves.
Written and illustrated by Andy Passchier, creator of the award-winning
Gender Identity for A Book About Finding Yourself, Understanding Others, and Respecting Everybody!
and many other books on gender and personal identity, this resource for all kids, of any gender helps explain the basics of gender and how to advocate for yourself and respect others.
- GenresPicture BooksQueer
32 pages, Hardcover
Published November 4, 2025
12 people want to read
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January 7, 2026
My Gender, My Rules is a warm, affirming, and beautifully accessible picture book that offers children and the adults who read with them a compassionate introduction to gender.
Andy Passchier approaches a complex topic with clarity, kindness, and joy. By emphasizing that there are billions of unique people in the world, each with their own way of expressing themselves, the book gently reinforces the idea that gender belongs to the individual. There is no pressure to conform, no sense of “right” or “wrong” only reassurance, autonomy, and self respect.
What makes this book especially effective is its balance of simplicity and substance. The language is child-friendly while still providing accurate, thoughtful definitions that help adults guide meaningful conversations. The partnership with GLAAD is evident in the care taken to ensure the book is both affirming and informative.
My Gender, My Rules is an empowering resource that encourages self-advocacy, empathy, and respect for others. It’s an essential addition to classrooms, libraries, and homes, offering young readers a clear and loving message: you get to decide who you are.
Andy Passchier approaches a complex topic with clarity, kindness, and joy. By emphasizing that there are billions of unique people in the world, each with their own way of expressing themselves, the book gently reinforces the idea that gender belongs to the individual. There is no pressure to conform, no sense of “right” or “wrong” only reassurance, autonomy, and self respect.
What makes this book especially effective is its balance of simplicity and substance. The language is child-friendly while still providing accurate, thoughtful definitions that help adults guide meaningful conversations. The partnership with GLAAD is evident in the care taken to ensure the book is both affirming and informative.
My Gender, My Rules is an empowering resource that encourages self-advocacy, empathy, and respect for others. It’s an essential addition to classrooms, libraries, and homes, offering young readers a clear and loving message: you get to decide who you are.
January 4, 2026
Informative and affirming.
January 10, 2026
Straightforward, inclusive and informative - great for literally anyone!
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