Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope

JODIE PATTERSON | CHARNELLE PINCKNEY BARLOW

  • English

  • transgender child, family

  • Kindergarten +

Penelope knows that he's a boy (and a ninja). The problem is getting everyone else to realize it.

Jodie Patterson shares her son Penelope's frustrations and triumphs on his journey to share himself with the world. Penelope's experiences show children that it always makes you stronger when you are true to yourself and who you really are.