Interview with JR and Vanessa Ford, Authors of “Calvin” — Pride
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Calvin was inspired by your child. Were they a part of the process of creating and writing the story? What was their reaction to seeing the book? NOTE: Ellie identifies as transgender non-binary now. So while much of our advocacy early on uses she pronouns, Ellie now uses they/them. Calvin was
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Queer Cafe
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Armando Pride Month Blog - Latinos for Education
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Children's Books - Lambda Literary
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My first document by Daniel Basiletti - Issuu
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Up-and-Coming Comedian to Perform at Ford Center
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PRIDE Magazine - Summer 2013 by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff - Issuu
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Standing with Gavin Grimm and All LGBTQIA+ Students - Latinos for Education
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South End Scoop: Books & More From the King County Library System — Pride Month
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Your Trans Kid: A Guide for Parents