In “From He to She in First Grade,” Frankel tells the story of a child’s gender transition. The book is written from the perspective of the child, who is in first grade and has recently decided to start living as a girl. The book chronicles the protagonist’s experiences during the first few months of living as a female. These experiences include telling friends and family about the transition, figuring out how to dress and act like a girl, and dealing with bullies at school (Frankel). Ultimately, the book paints a positive picture of transgender identity and sends the message that it is right to be who we are in society.
When Laurie Frankel’s daughter went to first grade, she decided that she wanted to be a girl. This presented a challenge for both the school and the family, but they eventually decided to support her transition (Frankel). They changed her name and pronouns, and the school allowed her to use the girls’ bathroom. The decision was not easy, but it was the right one for their family. It has been incredibly rewarding to see their daughter happy and thriving as her true self. This experience has similarly opened their eyes to the experiences of other transgender people and how important it is to support them.
In conclusion, “From He to She in First Grade” is an important book for anyone who is looking to better understand and support transgender children. The author, Laurie Frankel, does an excellent job of documenting her son’s journey from he to she, providing detail and insight into both the process and the challenges faced along the way. The book offers a unique and personal look at what it means to be transgender, something that is still relatively misunderstood by much of society. It also provides valuable information for parents and educators who may be working with transgender children or have transgender students in their classrooms.
Work Cited
Frankel, Laurie. “From He To She In First Grade “. Nytimes.Com, 2016.