Book overview
An inspiring picture book about sports, friendship, belonging and inclusion. Perfect for Pride Month and beyond.
Readers love Jacob's Transition Goals
"This is the sort of book that would've changed my life for the better at a young age and would've helped me realise who I am sooner, and also would've helped me explain it to others." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
"A beautiful children's story about acceptance and being proud of who you are." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
"I highly recommend this beautiful picture book for any parents wanting to raise their child to be accepting of all of their peers (and themselves!) from the word go." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
"This book should be everywhere. If you have a young one playing sports today, this is a must read." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Jacob loves football, but being accepted by his teammates isn't easy.
Meet Jacob, a transgender boy with a dream of becoming a footballer. But Jacob has another dream-to join the boy's team and play happily with his teammates. This story follows Jacob on his journey as he joins a football team, his struggles to be accepted and his happy ending.
This uplifting picture book will help start conversations about gender diversity and inclusion with children. It also includes a guide for adults with a glossary of terms and answers to questions that might be asked in conversations about trans people in sport.
