Girls Like Me

<p><em>Girls Like Me</em> is a short story that touches on gender identity diversity how teachers can create more inclusive classrooms and empowers parents to be advocates for their children. Inspired by the author's own experiences the main character likes basketball superheroes and baggy clothes all things that are not for girls. </p><p> </p><p>The story begins with Alex being excited for her first day of school and the new experiences and people that it will bring only to have a less than perfect day. <em>Girls Like Me</em> is an important book for a new generation of children and adults because it exemplifies the concepts of unconditional love self-expression advocating for your child and highlights ways that teachers can make their classrooms more inclusive. </p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>- Encourages self-love and acceptance</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>- Calls on teachers and students to co-create inclusive classrooms </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>- Empowers parents to be their child's advocate</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>- Creates opportunity for open discussion and learning with students</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> </span></p>