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The Importance of Being Fancy!

Now in paperback on Amazon HERE.

This is a must-have for any household which values self expression.

I created this book a few years ago, inspired by my own child, who was often mistaken for the wrong gender due to his fashion choices. Whenever this happened, he would say, “They just don’t understand gender.” Throughout my various public-facing roles in arts education, I’ve seen children shamed for their color choices in their art-making, misunderstood in terms of their gender, and criticized for their fashion. These experiences motivated me to create this book as a resource for all families and children.

The Importance of Being Fancy is a children’s picture book which follows a gender ambiguous narrator through a validating story of empowerment to unapologetically be who you are. The narrator encourages readers to express themselves in a way that feels authentically fancy; whether it be wearing socks on the outside of your pants, using big words, decorating their wheels and more. In writing and illustrating this book, I aim to help all children confidently explore and express their individuality. Themes of self-love, self-expression, change, community and inclusivity are discussed throughout the book. The book includes a brainstorming space, as well as a resource page and an author’s note.