The Bi Book
Published on 20. May 2025
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-593-57182-8 (ISBN)
Description
Perfect for fans of What Are Your Words? and Julián Is a Mermaid, The Bi Book shows readers the many meanings of "bi," both in terms of the language we use to understand the world and to understand ourselves.
A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • SHORTLISTED FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD
Many words that start with ‘bi’ mean two.
Bicycle. Bilingual. Binoculars. Biracial.
Sometimes, it can mean more than two. Like when it comes to people who identify as 'bi.'
Because some hearts love in a rainbow of ways.
This sweet, bold picture book is a gentle introduction to bisexual identity, by way of many different words that share the root "bi," that will become a staple for LGBTQ+ readers, parents, and educators for years to come.
A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • SHORTLISTED FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD
Many words that start with ‘bi’ mean two.
Bicycle. Bilingual. Binoculars. Biracial.
Sometimes, it can mean more than two. Like when it comes to people who identify as 'bi.'
Because some hearts love in a rainbow of ways.
This sweet, bold picture book is a gentle introduction to bisexual identity, by way of many different words that share the root "bi," that will become a staple for LGBTQ+ readers, parents, and educators for years to come.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Illustrations
FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 249 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
366 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-593-57182-8 (9780593571828)
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A.J. Irving grew up in Boise, Idaho, writing stories and daydreaming about becoming an author. Now, she writes picture books and poetry on her big back porch in Salt Lake City. As an author and former bookmobile librarian, A.J. is passionate about inspiring children to read.
Cynthia Alonso is an illustrator & graphic designer from Buenos Aires. She gets really into stories with a lot of passion and her images are full of life, tenderness, curiosity and vibrant colors. She combines her expertise in drawing, designing and illustrating in the making of fiction and nonfiction children's books. Based in Berlin since 2016, she works from her tiny studio on projects around the world.
Cynthia Alonso is an illustrator & graphic designer from Buenos Aires. She gets really into stories with a lot of passion and her images are full of life, tenderness, curiosity and vibrant colors. She combines her expertise in drawing, designing and illustrating in the making of fiction and nonfiction children's books. Based in Berlin since 2016, she works from her tiny studio on projects around the world.