Their Name Is Alex
Author: Paloma O'Toole
ISBN: 9780316577571
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Year first published: 23 Jun 2026
Pages: 40 Format: Hardback
A colorful, fun picture book about gender identity and pronouns-and super cool fish!Alex's class is taking a field trip to the aquarium! While there, the teacher encourages the students to pick a sea creature they'd most like to be.Freddie picks jellyfish for their awesome dance moves.Rebecca picks an octopus for their eight wriggly arms.But Alex struggles to find a fish that feels just right. After all, there are so many incredible creatures to choose from!Until Alex discovers the goby, a very special fish that encourages Alex to be just who they are . . .A moving picture book about gender identity and fluidity, Their Name Is Alex shows readers just how powerful it can be for a child to feel seen and understood.
ISBN: 9780316577571
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Year first published: 23 Jun 2026
Pages: 40 Format: Hardback
A colorful, fun picture book about gender identity and pronouns-and super cool fish!Alex's class is taking a field trip to the aquarium! While there, the teacher encourages the students to pick a sea creature they'd most like to be.Freddie picks jellyfish for their awesome dance moves.Rebecca picks an octopus for their eight wriggly arms.But Alex struggles to find a fish that feels just right. After all, there are so many incredible creatures to choose from!Until Alex discovers the goby, a very special fish that encourages Alex to be just who they are . . .A moving picture book about gender identity and fluidity, Their Name Is Alex shows readers just how powerful it can be for a child to feel seen and understood.
