Jamie Is Jamie: A Book about Being Yourself and Playing Your Way

Description: When free-spirited Jamie arrives at a new preschool, all the children learn that gender expression doesn't determine which toys to play with.

Brief description:

Afsaneh Moradian has loved writing stories, poetry, and plays since childhood.

After receiving her master's in education, she took her love of writing into the classroom where she began teaching children how to channel their creativity. Her passion for teaching has lasted for over fifteen years.

Afsaneh now guides students and teachers (and her young child) in the art of writing. She is also a vocal advocate for diversity and representation in children's books.

Afsaneh lives in New York City and Oaxaca, Mexico.

Review Quotes: "Jamie's willingness to dance ballet, rock a baby, fix cars, and fight villains carefully breaks down gender stereotypes in toys and role play in an accessible way for children and adults alike."-- "Foreword Reviews"