I think this book is very well done. It’s not really a biography, more of a this is me and could be you, and that is okay. It’s a story to read that show differences as natural and accepted. This book is not preachy and is not trying to turn more kids trans (as is sometimes suggested). It is a sweet picture book about a child who experienced something other kids may experience as well. ( )

A sweet informative book on a subject not easily talked about. ( )

Following the "story" or biography, There is a paragraph from and about TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation www.transkidspurplerainbow.org Jazz Jennings was 13 years old when this book was published.

It promotes stereotypes. This book conveys a message that liking "girl things" makes Jazz a girl, where he is actually a boy.

Under the surface, Jazz is going to great lengths to alter his body because being a male doesn't align with sexist notions that only girls like pink. ( )

Yet another controversial book I was interested in reading was Jazz. It tells the true story of Jazz Jennings, a child with gender dysphoria who learns about being transgender and finally gets to embrace on the outside how she feels on the inside. Already, I watch the TLC show of the same name. Maybe had I learned of her through this book I would feel differently, but I just could not connect with her here. As I was reading it, I felt like other stories have told the important message of being yourself much better. In conclusion, if someone is trying to learn about Jazz’s story or just what it like to be transgender in general, they should definitely watch her show over reading this book. ( )