Dazzling Travis, Hannah Carmona
Dazzling Travis, Hannah Carmona
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Dazzling Travis
A Story About Being Confident & Original

Author: Hannah Carmona

Narrator: Hannah Carmona

Unabridged: 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2024


Synopsis

"You're a boy!" the kids exclaim. "You can't play with a doll." But Travis has lots of confidence and little regard for social norms. There are so many things to like in the world. Why should there be limits that keep him from enjoying those things? "I am who I am! There's no boy or girl line. In sports or in dress-up, I'll sparkle and shine." Dresses and armor one day, ballet and basketball the next. Travis sets no limits on what he enjoys doing. But when some of the kids on the playground begin to pick on him, will Travis dull his shine or decide to truly dazzle? Complete with colorful illustrations and bold comebacks, this empowering story encourages kids of any gender to challenge the social norm and reveal their true selves. Dazzling Travis by Hannah Carmona Dias carries the key message of gender stereotypes and being different supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. This book will perfectly round out your home or school library among other stories that focus on confidence and being who you are. Stories like the work of Alexandra Penfold (All Are Welcome) and Gabi Garcia (I Can Do Hard Things). This book comes alongside a free Reader's Guide. Included in the guide are activities that go beyond the book, like the one encouraging children to write themselves notes of positive self-talk. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.

About Hannah Carmona

Hannah Carmona is a Latinx American audiobook narrator of nearly two dozen titles. She started out as a stage actor with a BA in theater from Western Kentucky University. She has a passion for stories and characters, and her vocal training provides versatility across various genres and age ranges. She is an avid reader and writer herself, with a passion for storytelling. Hannah lives in Tennessee with her two daughters and dog who thinks he's a cat.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Maya's on March 12, 2019

Dazzling Travis is a great book to teach your little ones that gender stereotypes are of the past. Travis demonstrates just how important it is to be true to yourself by standing up to the kids who made fun of him. The rhythmic text is simple to understand and the vibrant illustrations are a great c......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on September 13, 2018

I wrote it. So I think it's a snazzy little book :)......more

Goodreads review by Tony on May 14, 2019

Read it to my grandchildren and it was a hit. Brings up a chance to start conversation about being yourself.......more

Goodreads review by Rainbow Reads on November 17, 2020

Can we just talk about gender stereotypes for a bit? I have always been aware of gender stereotypes for as long as I can remember, but it wasn’t until I found out the sex of my child that I realized how early in our lives society starts putting those pressures on us. When I was pregnant, the first thi......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on February 26, 2021

Dazzling Travis does a super job battling gender stereotypes in a positive, kid-friendly way. Travis is a champion for self-expression and anyone who’s ever felt different. I really like that Hannah Carmona Dias included examples of real people who broke the barrier of stereotypes in the back matter......more