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Jacob’s Room to Choose

Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor

Time MagazineRead our op-ed in Time magazine about the Supreme Court book banning case our book is involved in.

The authors and illustrators of the 9 picture books named in the Supreme Court book banning case Mahmoud v Taylor have issued a joint statement with the help of PEN America.

Jacob's Room to Choose

About the Book

Jacob, the beloved character who made national headlines by wearing a dress to school, is back in an encouraging story about gender expression. When Jacob goes to the boys’ bathroom, he is chased out—the boys think he looks like a girl because of the way he is dressed. His classmate, Sophie, has a similar experience when she tries to go to the girls’ bathroom. When their teacher finds out what happened, Jacob and Sophie, with the support of the administration, lead change at their school as everyone discovers the many forms of gender expression and how to treat each other with respect.

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Awards

American Library Association

American Library Association Rainbow Book List Selection, 2020

Winner of the 2020 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People by the National Council for Social Studies and Children’s Book Council AwardWinner of the 2020 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People by the National Council for Social Studies and Children’s Book Council Award.

Foreword Indies FinalistFinalist for the 2019 Foreword Indies Award

What People Are Saying:

“Everyone can pee in peace in this follow-up to Jacob’s New Dress…inviting readers into Jacob’s diversely depicted class of students…emphasizes inclusion…a continuation of the conversation about gender expression started in the first book.”

Kirkus April 2, 2019

“So many, many people need to read this book. Kids adults, politicians, administrators—there is not one person in this world that doesn’t need to digest and ponder the less of this sweet, simple, and very necessary (unfortunately) book.”

Kiss the Book April 3, 2019

“Like the first book about Jacob, the message is about acceptance. Simple lyrical writing introduces the setting and the characters from the opening lines: ‘The carpet was warm. The bunnies were funny. Jacob and Sophie loved library time.’ And the message is vital, especially for this young age group. The Hoffman’s book comes from their hearts.”

Oregon Coast Youth Book Preview Center April 3, 2019

“Their teacher’s lesson shows that there are more than two ways to dress—not all boys wear short hair, and not all girls wear long hair or dresses. Even their own classroom represents a spectrum of expressions.”

Kirkus Reviews April 3, 2019

“Kids need the tools to understand gender nonconforming peers. With books like this, minds open, perspectives blossom and everyone has more choices. Sophie and Jacob’s teacher is paying attention and sees an opportunity to create a more inclusive classroom and school where everyone’s differences are celebrated. A progressive book that is forward thinking and acting to solve problems with new solutions.”

Jesica Sweedler DeHart, librarian April 3, 2019

Praise for our books

“I want to let you know how much I appreciate your books. The hope for grace they offer and the longtail of respect and understanding they will have on generations is a beautiful thing.”

Calvin Crosby, Executive Director of California Independent Booksellers Alliance-CALIBA April 12, 2021

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