You Need To Chill by Juno Dawson
Appropriate Age Range: 4-8 years
What this book is all about:
This story follows a sibling at school who is being asked questions about where their brother Bill went. The children’s imaginations continue to run wild to which the sibling shows support for their LGBTQ+ sibling simply stands up and says Hey, you need to chill.
Why you might want to read it:
This book is fun rhyming book expressing identity, acceptance for transgender children, and being an ally for family and friends.
3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:
Instead of hey you need to chill, what other phrases do you think the sibling could say to stand up for their sister?
Bill is now Lilly and she is the same person, do you understand what transgender is?
What other ways can the sibling show support and be an ally?
