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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Stan and Allen: A Book About Gender is a work of fiction in the social issues and inspirational subgenres. It is intended for young readers aged around 7 to 10 years old and was penned by Huxley Ren Bunn, with accompanying illustrations by the author. As its title suggests, this fun little picture book introduces us to our protagonists, two alligators named Stan and Allen, who visit a local venue called the Mud Slug to get a drink. While on their friendly escapade, a conversation about gender is sparked, and Stan begins a journey of kindness and understanding to explain to others what being non-binary is all about.
Although this work is aimed at youngsters, Huxley Ren Bunn has produced a great resource for readers of any age to use as a springboard if they’re not familiar with gender identity concepts. I enjoyed the whole ethos of the work, which favors patience, kindness, and celebration of diversity: lessons the wider world could certainly do with learning. In terms of its accessibility for kids, I think that the concepts and language choices keep things clear, and the bright and angular style of the illustrations helps to highlight points of high emotion for Stan. The rhyming language aids in memory retention and gives the story an uplifting ring. I can see the work being used as a read-aloud classroom book for its entertainment and educational value in equal measure. Stan and Allen is certainly a recommended read for those who could use a few lessons in modern social discourse in an accessible format.
