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Their Name Is Alex

by Paloma O'Toole

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An aquarium field trip becomes a story about identity

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An aquarium field trip becomes a story about identity

During a class visit to the aquarium, students choose sea creatures that reflect what they like about themselves. Alex has trouble finding a fitting choice until learning about the goby offers a new way to think about being themself. The aquarium setting gives this picture book a concrete framework for exploring gender identity, pronouns, and fluidity, with classmates’ different selections adding context to Alex’s search. The story connects self-understanding with the experience of feeling recognized by others.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring gender identity and pronouns
  • Families and educators seeking picture books about nonbinary and gender-fluid identities
  • Young readers who enjoy sea creatures and aquarium settings

Themes

Gender identity and fluidityPronounsSelf-understandingRecognition and belonging

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Book overview

A colorful, fun picture book about gender identity and pronouns--and super cool fish!

Alex's class is taking a field trip to the aquarium! While there, the teacher encourages the students to pick a sea creature they'd most like to be.

Freddie picks jellyfish for their awesome dance moves.

Rebecca picks an octopus for their eight wriggly arms.

But Alex struggles to find a fish that feels just right. After all, there are so many incredible creatures to choose from!

Until Alex discovers the goby, a very special fish that encourages Alex to be just who they are . . .

A moving picture book about gender identity and fluidity, Their Name Is Alex shows readers just how powerful it can be for a child to feel seen and understood.
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