From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She loved pink anddressing up as a mermaidand didn't feel like herself in boys' clothing.
Jessica Herthel is the director of the Stonewall National Education
Project, which networks LGBTQ inclusive school districts and
develops educational materials for the classroom.
Jazz Jennings is twelve years old. She is an honorary co-founder of
the TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation
(www.transkidspurplerainbow.org). She hasappeared on the Oprah
Winfrey Network, 20/20 specials withBarbara Walters, and The Rosie
Show, and she speaks at schools and conferences across the
country.
Shelagh McNicholas has illustrated many books for children,
includingThe Perfect Pony andLittle Ballet Star. She lives in
England.
A 2015 Rainbow List Selection
"All young people—regardless of difference—deserve the things Jazz
shares in her lovely book: a loving family, supportive friends, and
the freedom to be their true selves. A beautifully illustrated and
accessible primer on one trans girl's journey of living her
truth."—Janet Mock, New York Times bestselling author
of Redefining Realness
"I wish I had had a book like this when I was a kid struggling with
gender identity questions. I found it deeply moving in its
simplicity and honesty."—Laverne Cox, acclaimed actress and
transgender advocate
"Jazz is a sensitive and courageous young woman. Her story is
inspiring and important to read. By sharing her experiences and
view she has added to our understanding and compassion for the
transgender experience."—Barbara Walters
"A terrific and timely book that explains to kids what it means to
be transgender and—more importantly—that reminds kids our
similarities are much more important than our differences."—Jodi
Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of The Storyteller and
Between the Lines
“I Am Jazz is honest, inspiring, and beautiful—but its greatest
strength is it never apologizes for being different.”—Brad Meltzer,
New York Times bestselling author of I Am Amelia Earhart
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