I Am Jazz is among the scores of books that Florida parents and conservative officials are targeting - many of which focus on queer characters and people of color. “You are beautiful no matter what.”Īccording to a review published by Kirkus, the book is rated for ages 3 and up and is “n empowering, timely story with the power to help readers proclaim, in the words of Jazz’s parents, “We understand now." But if you just stay strong and keep moving forward, and just stay true to who you are no matter what, then one day things will get better,” Jennings said. “I know it’s hard living in this world and that sometimes people just don’t understand. In a video of Jennings reading the book produced by the LGBTQ advocacy group the Human Rights Campaign, she says the story is meant to show kids that they can live as their authentic selves. And Tango Makes Three, a book about the true story of two male penguins at New York City’s Central Park Zoo who raised a baby penguin, written by Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson and Henry Cole.Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, about the pioneering LGBTQ activist and member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, written by Rob Sanders and Steve Salerno.I was born this way!”Īccording to PEN America’s count, I Am Jazz tied with two other titles as the most-banned picture book in the country during the 2021-2022 school year. But I’m not exactly like Samantha and Casey.
We like high heels and princess gowns, or cartwheels and trampolines. “My best friends are Samantha and Casey,” the book reads. In the picture book, Jennings tells her story of growing up trans and her experience of socially transitioning and making friends. Your generous support ensures that this trusted public news service is accessible to all, no matter what.
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