This is a cute book with lots of vibrant colors. I like the storyline and how it could fit to any kid, not a specific one or type.

This children's book tells the story of two average kids, both named Alex and both could be portrayed as either gender. It is a simple story, talking about the things the two children enjoy, and the inevitable fact that friends sometimes disagree or like different things. I could definitely see this book in my classroom library and I think that early years students (grades K-3) would enjoy it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book.

Absolutely darling! Wonderfully simple, this book is an excellent example of casual nonbinary representation that can teach kids through existence rather than lecture. Bright colors and simple (albeit small) text makes for a great combination to show children the normalcy of being nonbinary.

A very cute book that plays on the idea of identity and individualism. At times this might get a little confusing, but I think it would make for a fun read-aloud if read with some mischief and sass.

A sweet book about to kids who are both named alex and are very close friends. They might not always get a long, they might not always like the same things but they will always be friends.

This is such cute and concise (and undercover queer) little book! I love the art and the simplicity of the message.

This picture book follows two children, both named Alex. Gender neutral language is used, and both children have varying hobbies. This is a very simple book - a little more simple than I was expecting, but would be good for very young children. The plot and the drawings are both simple, and this would be a good jumping off point for discussions of gender and hobbies and likes/dislikes. I did think the book was going to go a bit more into non-binary identify than just being gender neutral because the description said that it was introducing ideas of non-binary identities,

The book also focused on the friendship between Alex and Alex, and had me of them get upset but then the two made up by the end, I liked the idea behind this, but I think it could have been fleshed out more - there was never really a reason given for the one child getting mad and then the two were automatically friends again. I guess this can happen that way for young children, but I felt like it didn’t work with the story.

Alex and Alex are great friends. They have many similarities, but also some differences. Sometimes their differences cause friction, but friendship prevails!

This has such a lovely message about accepting yourself--your likes, interests, and preferences--exactly as they are without judgment or "shoulds". It encourages the same acceptance of others, showing the reward to be happiness, friendship, and fun. The text is short and simple, which would be nice for newly independent readers. The illustrations are bold, bright, and detailed. This would be a great read, and conversation-starter, for pre-K and early elementary.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

This book gives young readers permission to make individual choices when it comes to the things that make them happy. A variety of toys and activities are explored and the two little people enjoy playing together. They dress-up in their favourite outfits, listen to music, play computer games and build things... sometimes alone and sometimes together. They share similarities and also some differences.

Alex likes running and kicking a ball around while Alex prefers reading and dreaming. At the museum Alex loves looking at all the pictures but that makes Alex bored. Alex wants to munch on a burger while Alex is a vegetarian. Alex and Alex sometimes disagree with each but they always make up because despite all their differences Alex really, really, really, really likes Alex!

The illustrations are kid-friendly and the characters portrayed are adorable. They are colourful, relatable and enrich the text. The book touches on the values of acceptance, respect, friendship. kindness and integrity. It is a great book to add to a classroom or an elementary school library. I highly recommend it. Viva la différence!


Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

ALEX & ALEX is a delightful gender-neutral children's book about love and friendship. Simple, sweet, and a wonderful starting place for talking with children about self-understanding. I can see myself gifting this to new little humans for years to come!

Alex & Alex is a beautifully illustrated book that celebrates two characters who are never labelled as “boy” or “girl”. Alex and Alex like different things (and sometimes disagree), but they do know that they like each other a lot. I appreciated the gender inclusive approach to the story. It could be an excellent starting point for a discussion about gender and about how we can’t tell someone’s gender by how they look. Because pronouns aren’t used in the book, it’s unlikely that students will pick up on that idea without adult guidance. A welcome addition to any classroom or home library.

A very adorable and fun picture book that will help children to understand differences between other people.

This was a really interesting book! I liked the way it wasn't gendered, but I did wish there was more of a plot.

A sweet but supplemental book on gender-neutral or nonbinary identities for children. An excellent book to be part of a larger collection.

I was excited to read this book because of its take on gender roles. It's very neutral in that way, but I didn't like that it didn't add anything. It shows two kids with the same name side by side, but they have different interests. This is fine, but I don't think the stories really come together at all.

I got an ARC of this book.

I don't really have much to say about the book. I liked the idea of the book more than I liked the execution. There was no real plot to say and the few pages that attempted to have a plot (one is a vegetarian and one is not, which somehow made one of them mad) didn't make any sense and didn't fit with the rest of the book. The idea that neither kid is gendered is really cool. It would have worked just as well if the kids had pronouns used and had different names though, so the execution was just repeating the name Alex over and over again. The other books that challenge gender norms have boys into pink and princess things or girls into trucks and mud, which seems to help kids see point blank that anyone can like anyone. This felt more open and less exciting, which might just be the activity choices (why was vegetarian/meat eater a gendered option?).

The art was eh. I wasn't a huge fan. I did like the color choices. It was bright and fun.

I haven't seen many books like this, but I think youngster would enjoy it. It is important for them to see that people are people regardless of their gender or name.

I loved this short and sweet book about Alex and Alex. My students will enjoy a story about two people with the same name, but I also loved the non-gendered language and colorful illustrations.

Great read for young kids and their parents. So inclusive, has that little bit of tension, but in the end everything works out. Need many more books like this one for young children!

A short but sweet picture book about two friends named Alex. It's just a book about friendship, with an undercurrent of how gender doesn't affect who these two kids are.