When Aidan Became a Brother

Although Aidan was born a girl, he soon realized that he is actually a boy. When he learns that he will be a big brother, his concern is for the new baby and how he can make sure the baby will not feel pressured to be a certain gender. “When Aidan Became a Brother” is a colourful picture book that depicts a trans boy in a positive light, while also emphasizing his struggle to ensure that everything is perfectly gender-neutral for his new sibling. In the primary classroom, this easy-to-read and brightly illustrated story could be a class read aloud or used as part of a unit focusing on families, also lending itself well to thoughtful discussions after reading.