La carta de Noa
(Noa's letter) Book not yet available in English
Summary:
Noa has recently told her parents that, despite being assigned male sex at birth, she is actually a girl. It has not been difficult because they have lived with her since she was a child and they know that she has never felt like a boy. But tomorrow she has to take a second big step: she has to explain it to her classmates as well. What if they don’t understand as easily as her parents? And if they get angry with her because they think she has been deceiving them all this time? Thus, she believes that instead of improvising what she will say, she will write a letter to explain to her friends how she feels. But after spending some time with a pencil in her hand, she can’t find the right words.
Edited by: Universidade de Vigo
Comment:
It is essential for young readers to have stories whose characters underline the existing diversity in gender identities. This contributes to dismantling myths, misconceptions, and gender stereotypes. By indetifying with these characters, girls and boys of different ages can learn about diversity and inclusion, and they can feel more capable of explaining their experiences to their family and friends.