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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-101984814605
ISBN-139781984814609
eBay Product ID (ePID)20038654970
Product Key Features
Book TitleMy Rainbow
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
TopicFamily / General (See Also Headings under Social Topics), People & Places / United States / African American, General, Lgbt
IllustratorArt Twink, Art, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorDeshanna Neal, Trinity Neal
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight13.8 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2020-004967
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPRAISE 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 "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, PRAISE FOR MY RAINBOW A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book 2020 A University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Best Book for Young Readers 2020 "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
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal813.6
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisA 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., 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.