Synopses & Reviews
Every night, Bailey dreams about magical dresses: dresses made of crystals and rainbows, dresses made of flowers, dresses made of windows. . . . Unfortunately, when Bailey’s awake, no one wants to hear about these beautiful dreams. Quite the contrary: “You’re a BOY!” Mother and Father tell Bailey. “You shouldn’t be thinking about dresses at all.” Then Bailey meets Laurel, an older girl who is touched and inspired by Bailey’s imagination and courage. In friendship, the two of them begin making dresses together. And Bailey becomes the girl she always dreamed she’d be!
This gorgeous picture book—a modern fairy tale about becoming the person you feel you are inside—will delight people of all ages.
"In the tradition of Charlotte Zolotow's classic children's book, William's Doll, Marcus Ewert's 10,000 Dressesis a wonderful story about staying true to oneself, no matter what the cost. Three cheers for Bailey, whose creativity and artistic vision will inspire readers of all ages to celebrate exactly who they are."--Leslea Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommiesand The Boy Who Cried Fabulous
Marcus Ewertco-created the hit animated series, Piki & Poko: Adventures in StarLand, currently being shown on MTV’s LOGO channel. He is writing a memoir about his time with Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs. He lives in San Francisco.
Rex Ray, a renowned graphic designer and fine artist, has a new retrospective book, Rex Ray: Art + Design, and a gift line available from Chronicle Books. His artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, University Art Museum in Berkeley, San Jose Museum of Modern Art, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, and elsewhere in the United States. He has gained an international reputation for his innovative graphic design work for many organizations, including Apple, DreamWorks, Sony Music, Rizzoli, Bill Graham Presents, Matador Records, the New Museum of Contemporary Art, and City Lights Books.
Review
"I had a graduate student come up to my reference desk the other day asking for picture books where the characters acted out non-traditional gender roles. When this happens (and it happens more than you would think) I tend to begin with the stories that can be interpreted multiple ways, like The Story of Ferdinand. Then I pluck out The Paper Bag Princess, Elena's Serenade, and William's Doll. The piece de resistance is our very special copy of X: A Fabulous Child's Story which you will not find circulating in just any library system, thank you very much. However, the book I most wanted to show off was 10,000 Dresses."School Library Journal
"If you are a member of an LGBT family with young children, or the friend or ally of an LGBT family with young children, and want to expose your children to what the broad LGBT community looks like, you need to expose yourself and these children to the picture book 10,000 Dresses."Pam's House Blend
"Bailey may continue to inspire families in new ways with her bravery and artistic vision."Bay Windows, New England's Largest GLBT Newspaper
"Bailey is a wonderful creation, but then again so are the dresses she dreams up; the illustrations by Rex Ray have a sleek, artful look."Edge Boston
"Marcus Ewert's 10,000 Dresses is a joyous book about self-acceptance and identity. It is also the only children's picture book that features an openly transgender protagonist, and does so with both sensitivity and celebration."Philadelphia Gay News
"It is a wonderful story that lets you see the world through the eyes of a gender variant child."Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Newsletter
"Great for any kid who knows someone who is different or who may feel a little different themselves sometimes."Rainbow Rumpus
"This charming book offers a subtle and touching approach to introducing kids to the maze of gender identity." GT/Gaytimes(UK)
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"All young people—regardless of difference—deserve the things Jazz shares in her lovely book: a loving family, supportive friends, and the freedom to be their true selves. A beautifully illustrated and accessible primer on one trans girl's journey of living her truth."—Janet Mock,
New York Times bestselling author of
Redefining Realness "I wish I had had a book like this when I was a kid struggling with gender identity questions. I found it deeply moving in its simplicity and honesty."—Laverne Cox, acclaimed actress and transgender advocate
"Jazz is a sensitive and courageous young woman. Her story is inspiring and important to read. By sharing her experiences and view she has added to our understanding and compassion for the transgender experience."—Barbara Walters
"A terrific and timely book that explains to kids what it means to be transgender and—more importantly—that reminds kids our similarities are much more important than our differences."—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of The Storyteller and Between the Lines
“I Am Jazz is honest, inspiring, and beautiful—but its greatest strength is it never apologizes for being different.”—Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author of I Am Amelia Earhart
Synopsis
Finalist, 2008 Lambda Literary Awards
2009 Rainbow List Book
Honor Book, 2010 Stonewall Children's and Young Adult Literature Award
Every night, Bailey dreams about magical dresses: dresses made of crystals and rainbows, dresses made of flowers, dresses made of windows
Unfortunately, when Baileys awake, no one wants to hear about these beautiful dreams. Quite the contrary: Youre a BOY!” Mother and Father tell Bailey. You shouldnt be thinking about dresses at all.” Then Bailey meets Laurel, an older girl who is touched and inspired by Baileys imagination and courage. In friendship, the two of them begin making dresses together. And Bailey becomes the girl she always dreamed shed be!
This gorgeous picture booka modern fairy tale about becoming the person you feel you are insidewill delight people of all ages.
I love this book! If I had read it growing up, I might have felt better about my dress-wearing habit.”Isaac Mizrahi
Three cheers for Bailey, whose creativity and artistic vision will inspire readers of all ages to celebrate exactly who they are.”Leslea Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies
[A] luminous little book”San Francisco Chronicle
Probably the most daring book to hit the childrens market since Heather Has Two Mommies”Foreword Magazine
Bailey's story and Rex Ray's imaginative illustrations will make this groundbreaking children's book a big hit at home. It's an uplifting, trans-positive book about friendship, dreams, and wonder.”CURVE Magazine
Groundbreaking”Bay Area Parent
Delightful...This short and lovely book gives young gender-non-conforming children a fantasy world where their dreams do come true.”Windy City Times
Synopsis
Finalist, 2008 Lambda Literary Awards
2009 Rainbow List Book
Honor Book, 2010 Stonewall Children's and Young Adult Literature AwardEvery night, Bailey dreams about magical dresses: dresses made of crystals and rainbows, dresses made of flowers, dresses made of windows...Unfortunately, when Bailey's awake, no one wants to hear about these beautiful dreams. Quite the contrary: You're a BOY Mother and Father tell Bailey. You shouldn't be thinking about dresses at all. Then Bailey meets Laurel, an older girl who is touched and inspired by Bailey's imagination and courage. In friendship, the two of them begin making dresses together. And Bailey becomes the girl she always dreamed she'd be This gorgeous picture book--a modern fairy tale about becoming the person you feel you are inside--will delight people of all ages. I love this book If I had read it growing up, I might have felt better about my dress-wearing habit.--Isaac Mizrahi Three cheers for Bailey, whose creativity and artistic vision will inspire readers of all ages to celebrate exactly who they are.--Leslea Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies A] luminous little book--San Francisco Chronicle
Probably the most daring book to hit the children's market since Heather Has Two Mommies--Foreword Magazine Bailey's story and Rex Ray's imaginative illustrations will make this groundbreaking children's book a big hit at home. It's an uplifting, trans-positive book about friendship, dreams, and wonder.--CURVE Magazine
Groundbreaking--Bay Area Parent
Delightful...This short and lovely book gives young gender-non-conforming children a fantasy world where their dreams do come true.--Windy City Times
Synopsis
A modern fairy tale for people of all ages.
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The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere
"This is an essential tool for parents and teachers to share with children whether those kids identify as trans or not. I wish I had had a book like this when I was a kid struggling with gender identity questions. I found it deeply moving in its simplicity and honesty."Laverne Cox (who plays Sophia in Orange Is the New Black”)
From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She loved pink and dressing up as a mermaid and didn't feel like herself in boys' clothing. This confused her family, until they took her to a doctor who said that Jazz was transgender and that she was born that way. Jazz's story is based on her real-life experience and she tells it in a simple, clear way that will be appreciated by picture book readers, their parents, and teachers.
About the Author
Rex Ray, a renowned graphic designer and fine artist, has a retrospective catalog, Rex Ray: Art + Design, and a gift line are available from Chronicle Books. His work is collected by SF MoMA and exhibited around the US. Marcus Ewert co-created with Rowan Cutler the hit animated series Piki and Poko, currently being shown on MTV's LOGO channel.