Jacob's Room to Choose
From the Series Jacob Stories
2020 ALA Rainbow Book List Selection
2020 NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Selection
When Jacob goes to the boys’ bathroom he is chased out because the boys think he looks like a girl because of the way he is dressed. After Jacob’s friend Sophie faces the same situation, their class gets together to make things better.
The beloved lead character from Jacob’s New Dress, which is one of The American Library Association’s top 100 banned books of the last decade, is back in an encouraging story about gender expression. When Jacob goes to the boys’ bathroom he is chased out. His classmate, Sophie, has a similar experience when she tries to go to the girls’ bathroom. When their teacher finds out what happened, Jacob and Sophie, with the support administration, lead change at their school as everyone discovers the many forms of gender expression and how to treat each other with respect.
Check out the companion book, Jacob’s School Play: Starring He, She, and They.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-4338-3073-0
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$13.49 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | Diverse Books: LGBTQIA+, Diversity, SEL: C Social Awareness, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Publisher | Magination Press, American Psychological Association |
| Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
Author: Sarah Hoffman
Sarah and Ian Hoffman are children’s book authors who have written three acclaimed books about Jacob, including Jacob’s Room to Choose and Jacob’s School Play. They live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit them online.
Author: Ian Hoffman
Sarah and Ian Hoffman are children’s book authors who have written three acclaimed books about Jacob, including Jacob’s Room to Choose and Jacob’s School Play. They live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit them online.
Illustrator: Chris Case
Chris Case is an author and illustrator living in Burlington, Vermont. Visit him online at chriscasedraws.com.
Awards
- ALA Rainbow List 2020
Reviews
The Advocate
“An empowering and uplifting tale for any teacher to read to their kids, Jacob’s Room to Choose is the perfect icebreaker for young students to have meaningful conversations about gender identity and community.”—The Advocate
Kirkus Reviews
“Their teacher’s lesson shows that there are more than two ways to dress — not all boys wear short hair, and not all girls wear long hair or dresses. Even their own classroom represents a spectrum of expressions.”—Kirkus Reviews
Publishers Weekly
“The students set out to create new, inclusive bathroom signs: ‘I have to pee, so let me be!’ one reads. Ms. Reeves just might be the real star in the story, as she models how limiting traditional views of gender can be.”—Publishers Weekly
