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Still My Tessa Canadian Title

By Sylv Chiang   Illustrated by Mathias Ball   

Scholastic Canada Ltd | ISBN 9781443196239 Hardcover
32 Pages | 9.760" x 9.770" | Ages 3 to 8

A gently affirming story of the connection between siblings.

Evelyn is worried about Tessa. Tessa doesn’t want to play the same games they used to play together, but Evelyn is determined to find new ways to connect with her older sibling. And she is also learning to see Tessa as non-binary and using new pronouns for them. Evelyn learns quickly that it isn't hard. and helps others see that too.

Through the course of this heartfelt story, Evelyn reaffirms her connection to her sibling and shows those around them how to make the effort to support Tessa — with love.

Back matter includes information on gender and ways to be a kind and effective ally.

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