STONEWALL BOOK AWARD HONOR BOOK
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Not He or She, I'm Me is A.M. Wild's acclaimed, debut picture book published by Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. This joyful read-aloud for 3-6 year olds follows a child getting ready for a wonderful day. They gleefully get dressed, hug their parents, go to school, and play with friends. All the while, unapologetically reminding themselves that they are and can only be themselves. The non-binary experience is brightly illustrated as we follow our main character through their typical day. The story's bouncy and fun refrain reminds all readers of gender neutral pronouns and affirms the identities of non-binary children—encouraging readers to practice empathy for themselves and others. ISBN 9781250818607
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STONEWALL BOOK AWARD HONOR BOOK - American Library Association
2025 rainbow book list best in lgbtqia+ youth books - American Library Association
Most empowering picture books of 2023 - Kirkus
"Books such as this allow us to foster a world where every child can proudly say,
“I’m me.” " - ★ Booklist - 10/15/2023
"[This] book invites readers to see and revel in everyday gender euphoria, and so better celebrate those little galaxies that contain multitudes." - ★ BCCB - November 2023
"How refreshing to see nonbinary joy so lovingly depicted." - ​★ Kirkus - 10/01/2023
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FORTHCOMING: SUMMER 2027: THE PEOPLE'S BEACH
Namrata Tripathi at Kokila has bought world English rights to The People's Beach by Stonewall Book Award Honoree A.M. Wild (l.), illustrated by Ash Kwak Lukashevsky. In this picture book, a child spends a magical summer day with their moms and chosen family at their beloved Riis Beach in Queens, N.Y., a safe space for queer people. Publication is set for summer 2027; Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties represented the author, and Wendi Gu at HG Literary represented the illustrator.​