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When free-spirited Jamie arrives at a new preschool, all the children learn that gender expression doesn't determine which toys to play with.There are so many fun things to play with at Jamiea s new preschoola baby dolls to care for, toy cars to drivea and Jamie wants to play with them all! But the other children are confused by Jamiea s gender expression . . . is Jamie a boy or a girl? Some toys are just for girls and others are just for boys, arena t they? Not according to Jamie! Join Jamiea s new friends as they learn the importance of cooperation, creativity, and empathy. Jamie Is Jamie is a great way to start a conversation with children about gender expression by: A*challenging gender stereotypes A*showing readers that playing is fundamental to learning A*reinforcing the idea that all children need the freedom to play unencumberedA special section for teachers, parents, and caregivers provides tips on how to make childrena s playtime learning time.Dona t miss out on more of Jamiea s adventures in Jamie and Bubbie, available now!The Jamie Is Jamie SeriesThe Jamie Is Jamie series invites young children to join Jamie as they build confidence through imaginative free play, break down gender stereotypes, respect pronouns and gender identity, and learn self-advocacy skills. Each book includes a section for adults to help them reinforce the books' messages.

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Jamie and classmates learn self-advocacy skills and help adults understand them better.Jamie is excited for Family Day and all the visitors that will be coming to the classroom. As the class prepares, they share how they feel when adults don t listen closely enough to what the kids want, need, like, and don t like or when adults place unfair, often gendered expectations on them. Together, they decide to use their Family Day celebration to practice self-advocacy skills and help adults understand them better. Part of the Jamie Is Jamie series, Jamie s Class Has Something to Say is a lighthearted, sweet story that gives young children language and self-advocacy skills to help them speak up for themselves when adults aren t listening carefully enough. A special section includes tips for adults for expanding on the concepts in the book and for talking with children about how to communicate their needs and identities to adults.The Jamie Is Jamie SeriesJamie helps kids feel safe and confident as they explore who they are. The Jamie Is Jamie series invites young children to join Jamie as they build confidence through imaginative free play, break down gender stereotypes, respect pronouns and gender identity, and learn self-advocacy skills. Each book includes a section for adults to help them reinforce the books' messages.

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Jamie teaches respectful use of personal pronouns in this lighthearted, multigenerational story.Jamie is excited to spend the day walking around the neighborhood with great-grandma Bubbie. They meet so many friends and neighbors throughout the dayalong the way . . . but Jamie has to correct Bubbie when she incorrectly assumes Ms. Wallace is a he and their server is a she. a You cana t always know if someone goes by he or she or something else. Sometimes a person will tell you. If they dona t, you can use the persona s name or you can say they.a ? Jamie helps Bubbie understand that ita s important not to assume a persona s pronouns based on appearance, and to always use the name and pronouns they go by: he, she, they, or something else.Jamie and Bubbie introduces children, through an accessible fictional narrative, to the nonbinary experience, the use of gender-neutral pronouns, and how to respectfully use personal pronouns. They will learn the importance of using the correct pronouns, and that sometimes a persona s name and pronouns can change. The story stays lighthearted and sweet, while diving into an often misunderstood, evolving topic, so children can build empathy and begin to explore their own feelings about gender identity. A section at the back of the book includes tips for teachers, parents, and caregivers for expanding on the concepts in the book and for talking with children about gender.The Jamie Is Jamie SeriesThe Jamie Is Jamie series invites young children to join Jamie as they build confidence through imaginative free play, break down gender stereotypes, respect pronouns and gender identity, and learn self-advocacy skills. Each book includes a section for adults to help them reinforce the books' messages.

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