HAPPY NEWS: My picture book, ANNIE'S PLAID SHIRT, made this prestigious list from SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOKS, a TEACHING FOR CHANGE project! Some of the books are below.I'm proud to be on the same list as these amazing authors, including Tomie DePaola and Robert Munsch!Early Childhood: Learning about Gender Identity"Teaching for Change carefully selects the best multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators."Annie's Plaid Shirt By Stacy B. DavidsI Love My Purse By Belle DeMontJack (Not Jackie) By Erica SilvermanJojo's Flying Sidekick By Brian PinkneyJulián Is a Mermaid By Jessica LoveKeep Climbing, Girls By Beah E. RichardsKing and King By Linda ...

I'm thrilled that my picture book, ANNIE'S PLAID SHIRT, is a suggested title from the American Library Association (ALA)! The "banned books" list below was created as a bookmark (to be printed, cut, and shared).  All the books have a gender identity-related theme. The bookmark says: STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHT TO READ...If you like I AM JAZZ, you might try...ANNIE'S PLAID SHIRT Is my book banned from anywhere?  Not to my knowledge.  The point of the list is to give some love and attention to quality books that address important, and sometimes, controversial topics. Hope y'all check out these wonderful books!  It's ...

I'm very excited to share the book trailer for my gender-themed picture book, ANNIE'S PLAID SHIRT! Huge thanks to award-winning animator, Curtis Sponsler, for creating the video, and to SAG/AEA actress (my mom), Norma Davids, for the voice-over! Check out the amazing watercolor illustrations by Rachael Balsaitis! Hope everyone enjoys the video!Brief book summary: Annie wears her plaid shirt every day, but is pressured to wear a dress to wedding. Will she find a way to stay true to herself?SIGNED AND PERSONALIZED copies can be purchased at www.upswingpress.com. The book is also available at Amazon. ISBN#: 978-0-692-51245-6Stacy B. Davids, Ph.D. (@stacybdavids) ...

My gender identity-themed children's picture book, ANNIE'S PLAID SHIRT, was recently listed on Amazon, and now it's a #1 New Release! The book is great for discussing societal norms about gender, including gender roles, masculinity and femininity, self-esteem, and staying true to oneself. Check out the pic:SIGNED AND PERSONALIZED copies of ANNIE'S PLAID SHIRT can be purchased at www.upswingpress.com. The book is also available at Amazon. ISBN#: 978-0-692-51245-6Stacy B. Davids, Ph.D. (@stacybdavids) is an author, psychologist, and indie publisher at Upswing Press. Find out more.