My True Colours
by Mike Levitt
Included in the Social Emotional Learning collection
A compassionate book about a teen who rethinks his own bigoted perspective after learning that a valued friend is trans.
A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids & Teens
Set against the backdrop of anti-SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) education protests, this story delves into the spread of hate and misinformation within families and communities.
With consequences looming after a violent confrontation with a member from his school's Gender Sexuality Alliance in the aftermath of an anti-SOGI protest, a teen finds himself confronted with his bigotry and prejudices. When he learns that a key figure in his life is transgender, he starts on a journey of questioning his beliefs. He finds that he has more in common with members of the LGBTQ+ community than he ever expected.
About the Author
Mike Levitt is the author of the novels Rugby Rivals, which was nominated for a Chocolate Lily Book Award, and Rugby Rookies. Mike works as a mental health clinician and writes a newsletter titled Lillooet Life Stylz that focuses on and supports the local queer population. He lives in Kamloops, BC.
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