What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns, Katherine Locke & Anne Passchier

Description

What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns

by Katherine Locke
Illustrated by Anne Passchier
Hardcover – Picture Book – May 25, 2021

What Are Your Words? is a warm, welcoming picture book that introduces gender-inclusive pronouns through curiosity, kindness, and everyday community.

Ari loves spending time with their Uncle Lior, who always asks a simple but meaningful question: “What are your words?” Some days, Ari feels like she/her fits best. Other days, he/him feels right. But on the day of the neighborhood’s big summer celebration, Ari isn’t sure which words feel right at all.

As Ari and Uncle Lior walk through their neighborhood, they meet friends and neighbors who share the words they use to describe themselves, including she/her, he/him, they/them, ey/em, and ze/zir. With each encounter, Ari learns that everyone’s words are personal, that they can change, and that it’s okay not to have all the answers yet.

Told with clarity, compassion, and bright, joyful illustrations, What Are Your Words? reassures readers that self-discovery takes time and that respect begins with listening. It offers a gentle foundation for conversations about identity, pronouns, and empathy, making it a valuable resource for families, classrooms, and libraries.

Book Details

• Author: Katherine Locke

• Illustrator: Anne Passchier

• Binding: Hardcover

• Format: Picture Book

• Publication Date: May 25, 2021

• Genre: Children’s Fiction / Social Themes

• Content Notes: Gender-inclusive pronouns, self-expression, community, kindness