Téo’s Tutu by Maryann Jacob Macias
"Téo's Tutu" is a children's picture book written by Maryann Jacob Macias. The book tells the story of Téo, a young boy who loves to dance and wears a tutu to his dance class. Despite teasing and ridicule from his classmates, Téo persists in wearing the tutu, finding joy and freedom in expressing himself in this way. The book has a positive message about creativity and gender expression.
THEMES:
LGBTQ+, Trans, Latine, Race, Identity, Coming of age
Téo loves to dance, whether it's the cumbia with Papí, the bhangra with Amma, or ballet class with Miss Lila. He also loves the way his tutu makes him feel, inside and out. But when it comes time to decide which outfit to wear in the big dance recital--a sparkly tutu or shimmering silver pants--Téo wonders if being his most authentic self on stage will put him too much in the spotlight.
Publication Date: November 2th, 2021
Audiobook? Yes
Age Range: 4+
Read Time: 31 minutes (at 300 WPM)
ISBN-13: 9781984815521
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Maryann Jacob Macias is a graduate of the City College of New York, CUNY and the Solstice MFA Low-Residency Program at Pine Manor College. This is her first picture book.
watch: a live reading with the author
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