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Could it be? A book with a trans character whose queer identity is not the sole storyline? Well, almost. But still , here it is — and a possible contender for the Caldecott Medal to boot.

Rather than worrying about having to share his parents' affections and his toys, however, Aidan is afraid that this new baby will feel out of place in the world chosen for them, just as he did when he was born. All three have the same soft-brown skin. The rest of the cover is speckled with bright drops of color, confetti-like, that can be found on every page.

In the first double-page spread, we see Aidan and family in his bedroom. The room is filled with various decorations and toys in bright pink, green, and yellow, yet the room still feels empty and blank. A broken tiara lies on the floor, and the edge of a sad, self-drawn portrait can be seen taped to a mirror. Aidan sits at a small table set for a tea party, frowning. Both author and illustrator are committed to telling a new story about gender. Aidan has a style all his own that cannot be assigned to any one gender.

What may be my favorite page also occurs early on in the book. Young Aidan sits atop his dresser, smiling at himself in the mirror after having chopped off his two long braids with scissors. Artist Juanita captures this moment perfectly. This baby is so lucky to have you, and so are we. This perspective is a breath of fresh air.

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