Key Selling Points

• Introduces young readers to allyship, what it means and what it looks like, and gives them practical, age-appropriate tools to be better allies.
• Includes key definitions, realistic scenarios that display messy situations young people may encounter, and reflection questions and activities that could be helpful to individuals and in the classroom.
• Discusses topical themes including SEL, self-awareness, social justice, bullying, othering, oppression, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and privilege.
• The gentle, non-judgmental voice is meant to guide and invite discussion and reflection on allyship rather than lecture or talk down to young people.
• Includes colorful and vibrant illustrations throughout to bring the scenarios to life.
• Tanya is a teacher and award-winning YA author. She identifies as a queer woman of color and says her relationship to allyship is strong and ever-evolving. She prioritizes decolonization and anti-oppressive practices in her classroom, as well as in her role as the SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) Lead at her school.