What Riley Wore by Elana K. Arnold

Written By Paul Bouchey

    • Plot Summary: Gender-creative Riley knows just what to wear for every occasion during a busy week with family and friends in this sweet and timely picture book from Elana K. Arnold and Linda Davick. Riley wears whatever clothes feel right each day. On Monday, Riley feels shy and wears a bunny costume to school. On Tuesday, a scary trip to the dentist calls for a super hero cape. For a trip out with Otto and Oma, a ball gown is the perfect outfit. This charming picture book is a gentle exploration of self-expression and source of encouragement for being true to oneself despite the expectations of others.

    • Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzPBTIVnj20

    • This is a great gender queer book suitable for younger kids. Riley has a different costume for every occasion to express how they are feeling. The book shows Riley’s self-expression sweetly and matter-of-factly and the charming story shows that you can wear whatever you feel like. 

Paul Bouchey
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