King and the Dragonflies - Kacen Callender
October 21, 2021•100 words
★★★★★
This book feels like if it was taught in schools, we could halve homophobia in a generation. Even sharing little of King's exact identity, his struggle with fear and shame was a more immediate and personal experience than I had prepared for. By the end, you're not only proud of King, you trust him. His insecurities are laid bare, as are the external prejudices he faces, but the book is written so closely that you get to walk with him in creating a new strength despite them. Read this to your kids.