Growing Up Biracial: Trevor's Story Bethany Kandel (Author), Carol Halebian (Photographer) Ten-year-old Trevor Sage-el describes his life at home and at school, his feelings about being the son of a white mother and a black father, and what he likes and does not like about being biracial. “Sometimes people ask me, ‘What are you?’,” observes Trevor. “I usually answer, ‘Human.’ I have friends of all colors. I don’t want to have to choose between black and white. I’m both, and I like it.” [Grade Level: 2 - 6]
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Zack's Story: Growing Up With Same-Sex Parents Keith Elliot Greenberg (Author), Carol Halebian (Illustrator) An eleven-year old boy, Zack, describes his life with his lesbian mother and his “second mother.” Zack mentions how he deals with uncomfortable situations, such as when people make mean comments about gays. [Grade Level: 3 - 6]
