There's a new baby in our family!

In this board book told in sweet rhyming couplets, we are invited to celebrate a new baby, and their gender-neutral pronouns, from the point of view of their excited siblings. The baby is snuggly and sweet in their bright pajamas, they love to snooze and sway...and when asked if they're a boy or a girl, we're told, "We aren't sure of their gender yet—and they bring us so much joy." Accompanied by delightful photos of babies and siblings of diverse ethnicities, it's clear that no matter which gender pronouns baby eventually chooses, they are loved just for who they are, and always will be.

Dr. Lindsay Herriot is a full-time inclusion/special education teacher in the Greater Victoria School District. She also works at the University of Victoria in several capacities, as an adjunct/sessional professor in both the Faculty of Education and School of Child and Youth Care and as a fellow at the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society. A cisgender, bisexual, white settler, Lindsay is originally from unceded Mi'kmaq territory in New Brunswick and is of Acadian, Scottish and Anglo heritage. She now lives on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen Peoples in Victoria, BC, with her spouse and two young children.

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“The book encourages conversations about gender while offering a departure from traditional binary perspectives.”

BC BookWorld

“A refreshing change from the heavily gendered materials and language commonly used around new babies, and [it] will be a welcome addition for anyone who feels uncomfortable with the pink or blue baby binary. With engaging photos and cute and clever rhymes, It’s a They! is a sweet welcome baby book that gently introduces the concept of gender-neutral pronouns. Highly Recommended.”

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“A charming board book that welcomes a new baby without applying gender labels.”

Mombian

“Opens the door to conversations about gender identity…The diversity and tenderness of the photographs along with inclusive language make this a progressive addition to most collections, and a must for the LGBTQIA+ shelves.”

School Library Journal (SLJ)

“No matter the chosen gender or identity the baby will be loved and accepted. The pictures, text and length of the book are appropriately engaging. Young children will want to explore the pictures on their own, identifying with the images whether the book is found in a preschool classroom or at home.”

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

“From expanding the traditional pink-or-blue baby-clothes palette to being more conscious of how one refers to others…Herriot’s book remains steadfast in its proclamation of embracing love for everyone. This book, with its stylish design and typography, sweet photographs, and proud message, would make an especially perfect baby-shower or new-baby gift for LGBTQIA+ families and their allies.”

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