
Jacob's New Dress
by Sarah Hoffman and Ian Hoffman
Jacob loves to play dress-up and wants to wear a dress to school, but faces resistance from classmates and some adults who tell him dresses are only for girls. With support from his understanding parents and teacher, Jacob learns to express himself authentically while navigating social expectations about gender expression. The story explores themes of gender identity, self-expression, and the importance of family and community support in helping children be true to themselves.
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