By Christian Trimmer

Art by J Yang

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2023

A CCBC Choices Selection

A Rainbow Book List Selection

★ “This tender validation of one boy’s emotional experiences around his gender presentation is a valuable, affirming tale for all children….A heartwarming story that’s ultimately about far more than hair. ”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

★ “Fluid digital illustrations by Yang focus on domestic and community scenes…while Trimmer’s narrative spotlights through longing internality Noah’s understanding of what he wants alongside the idea that he ‘just didn’t think he was allowed to ask for it.’”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

★ “A necessary and vital purchase for all collections that serve elementary school communities.”—School Library Journal (starred review)

“Noah's sweet story is a tidy example of how natural desires of self-expression are squashed by the arbitrary rules and roles of our toxic gender binary. Kids will have zero problem relating, and adults may find themselves unexpectedly moved, too, by the undeniable truths on display.”—Booklist

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