Sam Is My Sister

Evan loves being big brother to Sam and Finn. They do everything together—go fishing, climb trees, and play astronauts. But lately, Evan notices that he and Sam don’t look like brothers anymore. Sam wants to have long hair, and even asks to wear a dress on the first day of school. As time goes by, Evan comes to understand why Sam wants to look like a girl—because Sam is a girl. Sam is transgender. And just like always, Sam loves to dream with Evan and Finn about going to the moon together. Based on one family’s real-life experiences, this heartwarming story of a girl named Sam and the brothers who love and support her will resonate with readers everywhere.

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  • 32 Pages
  • 8" x 10"
  • 9780807506516
  • March 2021

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Reviews

  • …successfully explains being transgender in a clear and age-appropriate way while demonstrating the value of a loving family…can support discussion at home or school.

    - Kirkus Reviews

  • Its clear narrative arc, slightly didactic prose, and expressive art cohere into a picture book that is a solid jumping-off point for guardian- or educator-led discussions.

    - Publishers Weekly

  • Recommended for public and elementary school libraries everywhere; transgender children need stories like this as it models both peer and self-acceptance in a logical, accessible, and loving way.

    - School Library Journal

  • This sweet-spirited book tells how little Sam comes to find her true self…Sam knows she’s a girl inside and she increasingly wants to manifest her true identity.

    - Booklist

Awards & Accolades

  • 2022 ALA Rainbow Book List

Illustrator

MacKenzie Haley

 

  • Accelerated Reader Points: 0.5
  • ATOS Level: 2.5