Cómo Aidan Llegó A Ser un Hermano - by Kyle Lukoff (Paperback)

About the Book

Este dulce y pionero libro ilustrado, ganador del Premio de Libro Stonewall 2020, celebra los cambios en la vida de un niño transgénero: desde su anunció que era trans hasta su preparación para ser un hermano mayor.

This sweet and groundbreaking picture book, winner of the 2020 Stonewall Book Award, celebrates the changes in a transgender boy's life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother.

Book Synopsis

Stonewall Book Award Winner - American Library Association (ALA)

Este dulce y pionero libro ilustrado, ganador del Premio de Libro Stonewall 2020, celebra los cambios en la vida de un niño transgénero: desde su anunció que era trans hasta su preparación para ser un hermano mayor.

This sweet and groundbreaking picture book, winner of the 2020 Stonewall Book Award, celebrates the changes in a transgender boy's life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother.

Cuando Aidan nació, todos pensaron que era una niña. Sus papás le dieron un nombre bonito, su cuarto se veía como un cuarto de niña y usaba ropa que le gustaba a otras niñas. Después de darse cuenta que era un niño trans, Aidan y sus papás arreglaron las partes de su vida que ya no encajaban y se asentó alegremente a su nueva vida.

Y luego su mamá y papá anunciaron que iban a tener otro bebe. Aidan quiere hacer todo que se pueda para asegurar que todo esté bien para su nueva hermana o hermano desde el principio: desde escoger el nombre perfecto hasta crear un cuarto hermoso y encontrar el mameluco más precioso. ¿Pero, de echo, qué significa hacer que "todo esté bien"? ¿Y qué pasa si se equivoca? Con un poquito de ayuda, Aidan llega a entender que los errores se pueden arreglar con honestidad y comunicación. Y que ya sabe la cosa más importante sobre ser un hermano mayor: cómo amar con todo su ser.

Cómo Aidan llegó a ser un hermano es un libro conmovedor que va a resonar con niños y niñas transgénero, tranquilizar cualquier preocupación de niños y niñas que van a ser hermanos o hermanas mayores y celebrar las muchas transiciones por las que puede pasar una familia.

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When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room looked like a girl's room, and he wore clothes that other girls liked wearing. After he realized he was a trans boy, Aidan and his parents fixed the parts of life that didn't fit anymore, and he settled happily into his new life.

Then Mom and Dad announce that they're going to have another baby, and Aidan wants to do everything he can to make things right for his new sibling from the beginning--from choosing the perfect name to creating a beautiful room to picking out the cutest onesie. But what does "making things right" actually mean? And what happens if he messes up? With a little help, Aidan comes to understand that mistakes can be fixed with honesty and communication, and that he already knows the most important thing about being a big brother: how to love with his whole self.

When Aidan Became a Brother is a heartwarming book that will resonate with transgender children, reassure any child concerned about becoming an older sibling, and celebrate the many transitions a family can experience.

Review Quotes

* "Joyful and affirming, Aidan's story is the first of its kind among books for welcoming a new baby." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Lukoff (himself a transgender man) nails the nuances of Aidan's conflict, providing believable reassurance through Aidan's mom, who offers support specific to her son's experience and proves universally calming advice... A much-needed and appealing addition to the picture book canon; both emotionally and visually satisfying." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "Lukoff writes with sensitivity and candor as Aidan takes his first steps toward claiming his identity... The creators' exploration of one transgender child's experience emphasizes the importance of learning 'how to love someone for exactly who they are.'" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "A trans man himself, Lukoff writes with authority and a loving spirit. Juanita's cheerful digital illustrations are a nicely harmonious match with the text, expanding it in meaningful ways. Together, the text and pictures create a heartfelt celebration of love that will be an ideal selection for trans children and for any who are expecting a new sibling." -- Booklist, starred review

"A thoughtful, delightfully illustrated book about being seen, heard, and loved." -- Jacqueline Woodson, author of The Day You Begin and Harbor Me

"This is the best of what picture books can be, melding powerful storytelling with an awareness of what quality representation can do for readers." -- Alex Gino, author of George and You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P!

Stonewall Book Award Winner - American Library Association (ALA)

ALSC Notable Children's Books - American Library Association (ALA)
Best Books in Spanish 2022 - New York Public Library
Best Books of the Year - School Library Journal
Best Children's & Young Adult Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education
Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education
Best Children's Books of the Year in Spanish 2023 - Bank Street College of Education
Editors' Choice - Booklist
Great Lakes Great Books Award Winner - Michigan Reading Association
Rainbow Book List - American Library Association (ALA)
White Raven Selection - International Youth Library

About the Author

Kyle Lukoff is the author of Too Bright to See, winner of a Newbery Honor; another middle-grade novel, Different Kinds of Fruit; and many picture books and early readers, including the Max and Friends series. A longtime bookseller and children's librarian, he now writes full-time from his home in Philadelphia. You can find him on the web at kylelukoff.com and on Twitter at @kylelukoff.

Kaylani Juanita describes her mission as an artist as "supporting the stories of the underrepresented, and creating new ways for people to imagine themselves." Her work has appeared at the Society of Illustrators and on the BBC website, as well as in her first picture book, Ta-Da!, written by Kathy Ellen Davis. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Look for her online at kaylanijuanita.com and @kaylanijuanita on Twitter and Instagram.

Rita E. Urquijo-Ruiz is a Mexicana/Chicana educator, writer, translator, and activist. She received a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego, and is a professor at Trinity University. Her translated books with Lee & Low include Semillas de cambio, Jugo fresco, , La prequeña Melba y su gran trombón y Donde las maravillas crecen.