Me and My Dysphoria Monster: An Empowering Story to Help Children Cope with Gender Dysphoria
Laura Kate Dale
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Me and My Dysphoria Monster: An Empowering Story to Help Children Cope with Gender Dysphoria
Laura Kate Dale
Nisha's monster follows her everywhere. It used to be small, but recently her monster has begun to grow. And as her monster gets bigger and bigger, Nisha feels more and more unlike herself. When people refer to her as a boy, or when she tries to hide her true gender identity, Nisha's dysphoria monster grows larger and larger. Until, one day, Nisha meets Jack - a trans man - who shows Nisha how she can shrink her dysphoria monster back down to size. This touching story is the perfect book for discussing gender dysphoria with children, explaining what it is and how they and their families can deal with it. It also includes an accompanying guide for parents with further information about gender dysphoria, terminology, and first-hand examples of the author's own experiences.
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Wow! This is such an important book for boys, girls, & nonbinary children. I love how simple it made the topic of gender dysmorphia for younger audiences to understand. I feel it will benefit both those going through and allow other children (and adults) more understanding.
I understand this is a hard subject to a lot of people, but it something that NEEDS to be talked about in today's environment. I've seen other LGBTQIA+ children's books, but not one that really talks about the struggle a lot of people go through.
I also really loved the information/glossary at the end of the book. As a cisgender, straight woman I want to know more and be more educated, not ignorant of the world around me. And as mother, I want my children to know & feel like they can talk to me about ANYTHING.
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