When You Look Out the Window by Gayle E. Pitman

'The latest in Pitman's LGBTQ books for children introduces young readers to a parent whose gender identity and expression are 'entirely fantastically their own'-not a mommy or a daddy, but 'my Maddy.' Such positive images of gender-nonconforming presentations are rare in children's literature, making this a valuable addition to any school, public, or personal library for its engaging art and accessible representation for a wide age range. It's kind of both, and it's something all its own') -gently illuminating the idea that people, too, can exist beyond categorization.' - Publishers Weekly- 'Publishers Weekly' Pitman's affirming text highlights the joy of in-between things-hazel eyes, sporks, sunrises, motorcycles ('It's not a car or a bicycle. 'Tobacco's crisp, richly detailed illustrations depict a parent and child moving through their days with warmth and love, snuggling and reading. This celebration of nonconforming parents is a nuanced and noteworthy addition to any home, classroom, or library.' - Booklist Starred Review- 'Booklist' ' My Maddy is a heartfelt narrative that marries refreshingly unapologetic LGBTQ illustrations with text that many child readers will be able to relate to.

It is a very nice celebration of the relationship between a parent and child, each of them being as they are.'- 'Kiss the Book' 'I love the depiction of a non-binary parent. It is so inspiring, as is the text which is filled with positive images and concepts of one's family.'- 'Children's Books Heal' Look at that gorgeous cover filled with an abundance of love, joy, and rainbow pride. 'Gayle Pitman has written a celebratory book about parenthood that is both heartwarming and informative. ALA's 2021 Rainbow Book List Top Ten Title for Young Readers Randall Ehrbar, PsyD, offers an insightful note with more information about parents who are members of gender minority communities, including transgender, gender non-binary, or otherwise gender diverse people. They are something in between and entirely their own. But lots of parents are neither a boy nor a girl, My Maddy shows how some of the best things in the world are not one thing or the other. And my Maddy likes sporks because they are not quite a spoon or a fork.

My Maddy has hazel eyes which are not brown or green. About the Book A loving, affirming ode to parents who are gender fluid or gender non-binary.īook Synopsis A loving, affirming ode to parents who are gender fluid or gender non-binary.

When You Look Out the Window by Gayle E. Pitman