Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart's book The World Needs More Purple People is a witty and charming story about how the things that make us unique are the best parts about us. It reinforces the idea that what we look like is the least interesting thing about us because "purple people look all sorts of ways" (p.31).
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While not explicitly about non-binary identity, The World Needs More Purple People can serve as a valuable tool to initiate discussions about this topic. It encourages readers to embrace their individuality, emphasizing the importance of not fitting into rigid categories.
"She says some purple people feel blue sometimes and red other times. and some purple people even have green hair!" (p.31).
Throughout the book, Bell and Hart give examples of what makes a purple person, which is essentially all of us. Purple people:
1. Ask questions
2. Laugh
3. Use your voice
4. Work hard
5. Just be you
"Purple questions are the kind that help you learn something really big about the world or something really small about another person" (p.10).
The story shows that while there are many ways to be a purple person, the best way is to be yourself. Because while the world needs more purple people, it needs you most of all.
At 36 pages, The World Needs More Purple People is perfect for reading aloud and would make a colorful addition to your at-home or classroom library. Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart have also released The World Needs More Purple Schools, a book about collaboration and curiosity.
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