The Royal Heart
Illustrator
J. Orr
Publisher
Avid Readers Publishing Group
Publication Year
2015
ISBN
9781612862750
Pages
28 pages
Genre
fantasy
Format
picture book
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
Once upon a time, in a far away land, an heir to the throne is born. The King has a son to follow in his footsteps. But life might not be quite as it appears for this Royal Family. All will be revealed on their child's 16th birthday. Family love triumphs over doubt, and together they grow stronger. Join this Royal Family on the path of discovery, acceptance, and celebration.
Grade Level
K-3
Diversity Topics
LGBTQ (Gender and Sexuality); Transgender; Gender nonconformity; transgender teenager; boy to girl; gender identity
Main Character
female teenager
Race/Ethnicities
White
Family Formation
mother and father
LGBTQ+
transgender female
Keywords
kings and rulers; inheritance and succession; birthday; transformation; grandmother; leadership
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
McGoon, Greg, "The Royal Heart" (2015). Diverse Families. 208.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/208