3+years
So Devin Wore a Skirt
Author: Shireen LaljiIllustrator: Lucy FlemingSo Devin Wore a Skirt is a joyful, empowering picture book about self-expression and family acceptance. A young Indian boy called Devin is getting ready for his Nanabapa’s birthday, but he has nothing to wear! When he tries on his sister's skirt, everything feels just right. Unsure how his family will react, he hides it under a ninja costume… until the music takes over. A vibrantly illustrated, heartwarming story about a courageous boy, that celebrates living boldly and being unapologetically yourself.
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- Own Voice
- South Asian representation
- Mixed-heritage representation
- Diverse cast
- Challenges gender stereotypes