Dotson: My Journey Growing Up Transgender

About this book

A memoir about whatit's like when they think you're their daughter, but you know you'retheir son. For as long as he couldremember, Grayson has known he is a boy, not a girl. While his identical twinsister wore princess dresses and danced ballet in a tutu, Grayson preferred hisSpider-Man costume or sweats. He was uncomfortable in anything considered"girly." People called him a tomboy, but he knew that wasn't right either. Heexplained to his mother, "I know I'm supposed to be your daughter, but I feelmore like your son. I guess I'm your... Dot-son." Graysonis now twelve years old. This is his story about what it's like growing uptransgender-from small moments, like getting a new haircut or playing football, to the big life events, like choosing a bathroom, coming out to his friends, and picking a new name. Filled with humor and joy, Dotson isa thought-provoking and honest story of one boy's journey to becoming his bestand truest self and sharing that with the world. Thebook also includes helpful resources for transgender kids and families.

Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN-13

9781513141770

Publisher

West Margin Press

Published

April 2, 2024

First published

April 4, 2023

Pages

136

Weight

8 oz

Editions

2 (Paperback · Hardcover)

Subject

Juvenile Nonfiction