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Written by a real transgender girl and her mother this book is genuinely special. It's based on Trinity's own experience wanting rainbow hair and her mother making it happen for her. It's a tender, joyful story about being seen and supported by family, and it's told with warmth rather than agenda. For all kids, it's a story about feeling like yourself and having someone in your corner. The hair art in the illustrations is stunning.

Discussion Questions

• What did Trinity want that made her feel like herself?
• How do you feel when someone really supports you in something that matters to you?
• What are things that make YOU feel like the very best version of yourself?
  
  

Rainbow Hair Watercolor PortraitYour learner will paint a self-portrait with bold, bright watercolor rainbow hair. This is a celebration of color, self-expression, and creativity with no wrong answers.

Supplies

• White watercolor paper or cardstock
• Watercolor paints
• Paintbrushes in a couple of sizes
• Water cup and paper towels
• Pencil for a light sketch first (optional)

Steps

1. Talk about the book and all the rainbow colors Trinity had in her hair. What colors would YOUR hair be if it could be any color?
2. Lightly sketch a simple face with pencil — just a circle for the head and two eyes is enough.
3. Now for the best part: paint the hair in rainbow stripes, swirls, or streaks, whatever feels right!
4. Encourage big, bold brushstrokes and lots of color. More is more here.
5. Let dry flat, then write or dictate one word that describes how they feel when they see their portrait.
   
   

Tips for Parents

• This is an intentionally open-ended, expressive activity. Resist guiding the hair colors, let them go fully wild.
• If your child says something meaningful while they're painting, write it down. These moments are worth keeping.
  
  

Extensions

• SEL conversation: talk about a time when someone really supported you. How did it feel? How can we be that person for someone else?
• Explore how color can express emotion: what does red feel like? Blue? Yellow? There are no right answers, just interesting conversation.
• Write or dictate together: "Someone who supports me is ______ because ______." Illustrate it and give it to that person.