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by Jean Mountain (Author), Ashley Finch (Illustrator)
Miguel's mommy loves him, just like other mommies love their children. As Miguel learns more about his mommy's experience as a transgender parent, how will he react to children at school who mistakenly call her his "daddy"? This heartwarming story takes you through the seasons with Miguel and his mommy navigating the seemingly small moments in life that can be upsetting. They learn together how a little pride and affirmation can make all the difference when facing life's challenges.
Author, Jean Mountain learned at an early age the struggle for a strong self-identity, coming from a Native American family and finding out she is half Black to acknowledging her gender Identity, to dropping out of high school. Jean wants to teach families, educators, and the general public how to address her respectfully. As her children are getting older, she is seeing the need to show how others' reactions to her gender identity affects her children.
