Becoming the Enchantress is the story of a Transgender parent that faces personal longing for change. -Theresa Fraser, CYC-P, CPT-S, NSCCT, MA, RP, Trauma and Loss Clinical Specialist For more information, visit her website: www.kristinskiferragut.com.
Using the experience of "trying on" a different persona is a lovely way to introduce the children to the wizard and the concept of transitions.
Children will connect both with the Wizard and his family in this story.
I love Becoming the Enchantress as it is a lovely story that explains the need to transition from your sex assigned at birth to your true self. - Michelle Zibrat, Art Educator I am both the parent of a trans child and a therapist that supports transitioning children, teens and adults.
It treats the delicate subject in the most loving way possible, with gorgeous illustrations, spotlighting the magic that positive self-image and family acceptance can create. -Katherine R Stull, LCSW-C Becoming the Enchantress is a wonderful Tale for anyone who has questioned their identity or has loved someone doing so.
This story teaches us that no matter what, a person\'s heart and soul is what defines them.
A wonderful story for all ages of unconditional love and acceptance for people! Be true to who you are and love yourself and you will feel completely fulfilled. -Stacy Whipp, M.
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The story shows that while children may not fully understand the issue, they are accepting and are willing to love others for who they are.
The book details the emotions of someone who is learning how to be their true self.
It uses imagery that children can understand to discuss a difficult topic.
Luther Jett, retired Special Educator, Montgomery County Public Schools, author of Our Situation and Everyone Disappears Becoming the Enchantress is a beautiful story about a life changing transition. -W.
It should prove a useful resource for families with a Transgender or non-binary parent.
It conveys the struggle of a parent to find, in this case, her true identity, and the children\'s loving acceptance of it.
Becoming the Enchantress fills a heretofore neglected niche in children\'s literature.
Becoming the Enchantress is unique in that it is written for children whose parent is the one discovering their dysphoria and seeking reassignment, rather than that of the child or teenager themselves.
The story highlights themes of acceptance and the love between child and parent.
Given the acceptance and encouragement of her children, the parent magically transforms from a Wizard into an Enchantress on Halloween night.
Becoming the Enchantress is the story of a Transgender parent that faces personal longing for change
