Laverne Cox (Volume 82) (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 86)

Laverne Cox. What else needs to be said of this icon?Beautiful art, beautiful story.

I loved this book so much! My daughter and I are huge fans of the Little People, Big Dreams books. Every time we visit our local library we usually pick up a new biography to read together. I loved reading Laverne's story and love that this book provides as accessible explanation for children. I have a 5 year old daughter and we often talk about gender and sexual orientation. This book explains Laverne's gender identity and gender affirmation surgery in a way that is understandable for children.

Laverne Cox by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara explores the life of this bright and beautiful personality. Cox was the first transgender woman of colour to lead a TV series, and she's done transgender rights activism.The entire Little People, Big Dreams series is an awesome introduction to biographical reading for young audiences. Not only that, but they focus on the most inspirational of people from science, entertainment, sports, politics and more. It's also a very diverse series.At the end is a section with more detailed information on Cox's life, suitable for older readers. Inspirational and educational both, this entire series is great, and full of delightful art to engage younger audiences!

Great book for big questions. The other books in the series are great. This, was the first that I didn’t know the answers to the questions you get when reading with children. It helps the children and adults think and have a conversation. Really glad these books are available and also accessible enough for young children to understand.