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I'm Not a Girl

By Maddox Lyons & Jessica Verdi &
I'm Not a Girl by Maddox Lyons & Jessica Verdi &  digital book - Fable

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Based on a true transgender identity journey, the picture book I'm Not a Girl is an empowering story from writers Maddox Lyons and Jessica Verdi about a boy who is determined to be himself, illustrated by Dana Simpson.

Nobody seems to understand that Hannah is not a girl.

His parents ask why he won't wear the cute outfits they pick out. His friend thinks he must be a tomboy. His teacher insists he should be proud to be a girl.

But a birthday wish, a new word, and a stroke of courage might be just what Hannah needs to finally show the world who he really is.

A 2021 Rainbow Book List Recommended Reading Selection

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“This was a lovely story executed with the utmost care for Maddox's lived experience. The part that stuck with me the most was when Maddox went swimsuit shopping with his mom and he could "tell she's frustrated. But all year, I've felt frustrated too." That frustration-pipeline starting from Maddox not having the language to effectively explain how he feels to his mother not knowing how to help him was incredibly powerful to me. The text is explicit and clear. The love and support of Maddox's family is unwavering. Maddox is transgender and his friends and family love him for exactly who he is!”

About Maddox Lyons

Maddox Lyons is a twelve-year-old transgender boy who lives in California with his parents, sister, two dogs, and two pet rats. He does advocacy and outreach with LGBTQ+ organizations. Maddox loves drawing and writing, acting, figure skating, and getting lost in a good book.

Jessica Verdi is the author of several books for children and young adults, including And She Was, What You Left Behind, and The Summer I Wasn't Me. She lives in New York with her family, and loves traveling, hot sauce, theater, flip-flops, and all animals.

Dana Simpson
, a native of Gig Harbor, Washington, is the creative force behind the internet strip Ozy and Millie and the comic phenomenon Phoebe and Her Unicorn, which is now syndicated in over 200 newspapers and has generated a robust publishing program. Simpson’s books have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, and won the Washington State Book Award and the Pacific Northwest Book Award. She lives with her husband and her cat in Santa Barbara, California.

Jessica Verdi

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