Who's in Charge?
Author: Stephanie Allain and Jenny Klion
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Illustrator: Marissa Valdez
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With its infectious refrain, this powerful, age-appropriate picture book for young children underscores kids’ right to set boundaries—and take charge of their own bodies, voices, and choices.
Who’s in charge of your giggle? I am!
Who’s in charge of your wiggle? I am!
Who’s in charge of your face? I am!
Who’s in charge of your space? I am!
With playfulness and a powerful sense of confidence, the children in this book assert in no uncertain terms who is in charge of their lips, their hips, their eyes, their thighs, their nose, their toes, their voice, and their choice. “I AM!” comes the response that little readers will echo loudly and happily. From Stephanie Allain and Jenny Klion, debut authors who are longtime friends and activists for equity in Hollywood, comes an invigorating anthem brought to colorful life in the energetic artwork of Marissa Valdez.
Author Bio:
Jenny Klion is a multifaceted writer, performer, and essayist. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Ploughshares, Longreads, and Brevity Blog, among others, and she’s toured with Big Apple Circus. Who's in Charge? is her first picture book. She hopes it helps children take charge of their bodies, voices, and choices. Jenny Klion lives in New York City.
Reviews:
Children take ownership of their bodies through repeated affirmations. . . . While the book’s message is a serious and important one, the playful rhymes and eye-catching art keep the tone light. . . . A colorful and effective take on consent.
—Kirkus Reviews
It’s the kind of picture book toddlers and preschoolers will want to read on repeat. It’s a perfect picture book to introduce consent and boundaries to those age groups.
—Book Riot
Threading the needle between playfulness and authority, this book about 'who’s in charge' is a great book to share with a young reader heading into the school year.
--PEOPLE