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Amelia the Transgender Firefighter

Amelia had dirty blonde hair and a sweet mustache.

Amelia with dirty blonde hair and a sweet moustache
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Amelia lived in the beautiful city of Belle Plaine, Minnesota.

Amelia in Belle Plaine, Minnesota
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In Belle Plaine, firefighters were superheroes.

Belle Plaine firefighters as superheroes
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Amelia always dreamed of becoming a firefighter too.

Amelia's dream of becoming a firefighter
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But some people thought boys should be firefighters and girls should be princesses.

Gender stereotypes for boys and girls
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Amelia wanted to show everyone that anyone could do any job.

Breaking gender stereotypes
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She worked hard to become strong and brave, just like the other firefighters.

Amelia working hard to become strong and brave
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One day, Amelia joined the firefighter team in Belle Plaine.

Amelia joining the firefighter team
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Her fellow firefighters welcomed her with open arms.

Inclusive and welcoming firefighter team
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Together, they saved people and put out fires, helping everyone in the city.

Firefighters working together to save people and put out fires
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Reflection Questions

  • Why did Amelia want to become a firefighter?
  • What did Amelia do to show that anyone could do any job?
  • How did her fellow firefighters make Amelia feel?

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