This gentle story captures a revealing conversation between a young Black child who is questioning (the 'Q' in LGBTQ) and his Mother after she finds him playing dress-up, trying on her fancy hats. Beginning with an inviting closet full of "crowns," the story captures a parent's loving guidance and the joy of a child finding emotional safety and acceptance in a home where he knows he belongs. If you are looking for a way to talk with a child about feelings that should not make them feel scared, this story offers tolerance and encouragement with a positive message on supporting a child to be their authentic self. It shows a child's journey of discovery with a heartwarming message of how empathy and understanding encourages confidence to embrace perceived differences. Don't be surprised if this becomes a favorite book that is read again and again.
