Summary: <p>This week, we're talking with Alex Gino about what it means to be an ally. </p> <p>Alex is the author of the award-winning book <em><strong>George</strong></em>, about a transgender girl who wants the world to see her the way she sees herself. We talk with them about the importance of that message, as well as the messages readers will find in their latest book, <em><strong>You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P!</strong></em>, about a girl who learns to be an ally, a sister, and a friend, understanding that life works in different ways for different people.</p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Alex Gino </strong>loves glitter, ice cream, gardening, awe-ful puns, and stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of being alive. <em>George</em> was their first novel. <em>George</em> was a winner of the Children's Stonewall Award, the Lambda Literary Award, and the Children's Choice Book Awards, among a host of others. <em>George</em> was also featured on several Best of the Year lists. For more about Alex, please visit <a href="http://www.alexgino.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">alexgino.com</a>.</li> </ul><p><strong>Additional resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.scholastic.com/kids/book/george-by-alex-gino/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Learn more about <em>George</em></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.scholastic.com/kids/book/you-don-t-know-everything-jilly-p-by-alex-gino/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Learn more about <em>You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P!</em></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.alexgino.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Learn more about Alex Gino</a></li> </ul><p><strong>Special thanks:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl</li> <li>Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan</li> <li>Produced by Emily Morrow</li> </ul>
