Their Name Is Alex

By Paloma O'Toole

A colorful, fun picture book about gender identity and pronouns--and super cool fish

Alex's class is taking a field trip to the aquarium While there, the teacher encourages the students to pick a sea creature they'd most like to be.

Freddie picks jellyfish for their awesome dance moves.

Rebecca picks an octopus for their eight wriggly arms.

But Alex struggles to find a fish that feels just right. After all, there are so many incredible creatures to choose from

Until Alex discovers the goby, a very special fish that encourages Alex to be just who they are . . .

A moving picture book about gender identity and fluidity, Their Name Is Alex shows readers just how powerful it can be for a child to feel seen and understood.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031657757X
• ISBN13: 9780316577571
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3