Morning all.
Wondering if anyone can help me out, regarding this book, and any known concerns/complaints about it?
A friend has messaged me, knowing my history of challenging DD's school on their TRA resources. She is concerned that her DC's school has been using this book this week, as part of LGBTQ+ History Month. It is being used with year 4 as part of their reading lessons and she is deeply concerned by the message that it gives out. Especially as the school had previously said that they do not explicitly teach gender identity.
So far, I have found that;
The author is trans and CEO of Trans Pride Brighton. So, not politically impartial.
The dad transitions by painting his nails, growing long hair and wearing dresses. So, confirming, rather than challenging gender stereotypes.
The child in the book polices other children's use of pronouns, regard the dad. This raises issues about children not being able to freely speak.
This could also have the knock-on effect of encouraging denying other children's beliefs and making them feel that they are only valued if they validate by using wrong sex pronouns (linked to the definition of emotional abuse in KCSIE, a child is only valued insofar as they are useful to the abuser).
Is there anything else we can raise? The school celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month and LGBTQ+ Pride Month, but not Women's Month, and only one of the two Disability months.
Anyone care to help draft a complaint, or got any experience of this book?
Thank you!