Bill and Shirley are the best friends two elephants can be. They’re together all the time, building cities out of blocks, being pirates in the back yard, and making up plays. They like some of the same things, like computer games and baseball, but Shirley likes girly things too, like dress-up and dancing.
One day, Bill goes over to play with Shirley to find that she doesn’t want to be a she anymore. Now Shirley’s name is Byron, and he’s a him, not a her. Byron still likes computer games and baseball, but his favorite color is still pink, and he still likes dress-up and dancing. Bill finds this confusing. If Byron’s a boy now, shouldn’t he stop liking girly things?
Bill and Byron introduces the idea of gender fluidity and interest diversity to children, and teaches the importance of acceptance and friendship. Lia Press is working toward bringing Bill and Byron to life, and is currently running a GoFundMe to raise the money to pay for the fully illustrated book and to then make it available at all major retailers. We’re hoping you believe in this project as much as we do!
