Riley Can't Stop Crying

An introduction to gender identity for young readers. The quirky and comical illustrations help make a serious topic more approachable for young readers. Features a nontraditional family, a single father raising his two children. The length and trim size of this picture book make it the perfect transition for older readers who are moving from traditional picture books to early chapter books. The French edition of this book, Anatole qui ne séchait jamais, won the TD Canada Children’s Literature award for a French-language picture book in 2019. Author Stéphanie Boulay is half of the singing duo Les soeurs Boulay, a Canadian folk music group based in Montreal. Their first album won two Felix awards in 2013 including Album of the Year for the folk genre.