
When Aidan Became a Brother
by Kyle Lukoff
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 his 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.
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Banned or challenged 2 times across 2 jurisdictions.
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Escambia County School District, FL
school · school district
Restricted from Escambia County school libraries pending review under Florida HB 1467 / HB 1069 instructional materials policies. Cited in PEN America v. Escambia County School District (filed May 16, 2023) as part of a pattern of restrictions disproportionately affecting books with LGBTQ+, Black, Brown, and Indigenous authors and stories.
Reported May 16, 2023
Manatee County School District, FL
school · school district
Removed per Florida Statute 1006.28(2) following parent/resident objections during the 2022-2023 school year.
Reported Jun 30, 2023