Lucy Star @ 7: Let’S Celebrate Trans and Gender Diversity

By Kate Downey

This book is an educational resource for parents, teachers and adults to read to young children about trans and gender diverse people. It is a story about Lucy Star at age 7 who just wants to be who she really is - a girl. Lucy was born with a body that looked like a boy but she knows she is a girl. She always said Mummy I dont feel like a boy. Lucy starts primary school as a boy but in grade 2 Lucy insists on wearing a dress and being called Lucy. Her parents are supportive of her and they talk to the school. The next day Lucy wears a dress. Lucy is bullied by some of the children. Lucy just wants them to understand her. Patsy and Bill, Lucys parents, move Lucy into a new school where she blossoms. She meets news friends namely Maisie and Marcel and finally Lucy is able to be who she really is.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press AU
• Release date: Oct 4, 2017
• ISBN: 9781504310291

Kate Downey

Kate Downey is originally from Melbourne but now lives in Geelong. This is her second book. Kate is passionate about social inclusion, equal rights, feminism and ideas that influence our community to listen to each other, share our stories and be genuinely interested in others. Trans and gender diverse people are important role models for us to admire namely for their courage and their journey to be who they really are.

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