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I illustrated this book for author/poet Dani Gabriel and publisher Penny Candy Books. It was published back in 2019 and it was a joy to work on. It features a sibling story about gender, identity, and showing up for one another. Cop it for all types of children so they are exposed to stories like this.

Synopsis:

Sam is a nine-year-old boy who loves riding his bike and learning about the American Revolution. There’s just one problem: Sam’s family knows him as a girl named Isabel. Sam feels a sense of relief when he finally confides in his sister Maggie, and then his parents, even though it takes them a while to feel comfortable with it. But with lots of love and support, Sam and his family learn and grow through Sam’s journey to embrace his true self. In the vein of I Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel, Sam! is based on the true story of the author’s family. With a note from Gabriel explaining their family’s experience, Sam! is an important addition to a list of books that help children and adults discuss gender identity. Written by Dani Gabriel, illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo.

Written by Dani Gabriel
Illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo
Children’s Fiction | Ages 6-12
Full color
ISBN 978-0-9996584-3-7
7″ x 9” | 52 pages
Published by Penny Candy Books
Release: Sept 2019

If you’d like to purchase
one book: $16.95 + shipping
two books: $30.95 + shipping

Please let me know if you’d like me to sign it or address it to someone.

To purchase the book in bulk for libraries or stores please visit:
https://www.pennycandybooks.com/shop/sam