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Dotson: My Journey Growing Up Transgender
By (Author) Grayson Lee White
Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson
West Margin Press
West Margin Press
10th August 2023
United States
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Gender identity
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQ+
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
306.768092
Hardback
136
Width 152mm, Height 203mm, Spine 12mm
A memoir about what its like when they think youre their daughter, but you know youre their son.
For as long as he could remember, Grayson has known he is a boy, not a girl. While his identical twin sister wore princess dresses and danced ballet in a tutu, Grayson preferred his Spider-Man costume or sweats. He was uncomfortable in anything considered girly. People called him a tomboy, but he knew that wasnt right either. He explained to his mother, I know Im supposed to be your daughter, but I feel more like your son. I guess Im your Dot-son.
Grayson is now twelve years old. This is his story about what its like growing up transgenderfrom 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 is a thought-provoking and honest story of one boys journey to becoming his best and truest self and sharing that with the world.
The book also includes helpful resources for transgender kids and families.
Grayson Lee White lives in the Midwest of the United States with his parents, two sisters, and two adorable golden retrievers. Grayson has always wanted to be a writer. Dotson is his first book. Stephanie Roth Sisson is an award-winning childrens book author and illustrator. She has been drawing since she was a child and has since published her illustrations in over 60 books as well as magazine pieces. When shes not traveling the world, Stephanie lives in Florida.