Jacob's School Play
Starring He, She, and They
From the Series Jacob Stories
“An empowering and uplifting tale . . . perfect icebreaker for young students to have meaningful conversations about gender identity and community.”—The Advocate
Jacob—star of one of the most banned books of the decade according to the American Library Association—is back in his third book and ready to put on a school play! While learning their lines and making their costumes, Jacob’s class finds itself unexpectedly struggling with identity and what it means to be “he,” “she,” or “they.” Jacob’s School Play is an engaging way to introduce young readers to nonbinary people and the pronoun options available to us all. Learning that individuals are more nuanced than how others see them is a developmentally important milestone and helps foster respect of one’s self and one’s peers.
This book introduces readers to nonbinary, gender-fluid people and the use of pronouns of their own choosing while all along reinforcing that an individual is much more layered and unique then how others may see him, her, or them.
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978-1-4338-3677-0
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Reviews
School Library Journal
“When Ari is misgendered by Jacob, Ari corrects him, but Jacob needs his teacher, Ms. Reeves, to address his arguments against using the pronoun ‘they’: ‘They is for two kids.’ She models thoughtful explanations for adult and child readers. . . . Case’s joyful illustrations portray a colorful classroom filled with students from diverse backgrounds, in scenes filled with energy and laughter. . . . In collections where Jacob’s other stories do well, this is a worthwhile inclusion.”—School Library Journal
The Advocate
“An empowering and uplifting tale . . . perfect icebreaker for young students to have meaningful conversations about gender identity and community.”—The Advocate
Booklist
“This straightforward and important book that honors everyone will help adults have thoughtful conversations with young children about gender identity, particularly the message about respecting someone’s choice to use ungendered pronouns. Case’s beautifully textured illustrations invite the child reader into the bustling, friendly classroom. Pair with It Feels Good to Be Yourself (2019), by Theresa Thorn and Noah Grigni, for another picture book to continue the conversation about gender identity.”—Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“A learning opportunity for readers outside the nonbinary experience.”—Kirkus Reviews
Mathew C. Winner
“I’m so grateful that children in every classroom will have the opportunity to see themselves and their friends represented in Jacob’s School Play. That’s so needed and so beautifully done in this book.”—Matthew Winner, The Children’s Book Podcast
Publishers Weekly
“Gentle and effective in showing one child eventually comprehending a classmate’s nonbinary identity.”—Publishers Weekly
