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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

Amelia lived in the beautiful city of Belle Plaine, Minnesota.

Amelia in Belle Plaine, Minnesota

In Belle Plaine, firefighters were superheroes.

Belle Plaine firefighters as superheroes

Amelia always dreamed of becoming a firefighter too.

Amelia's dream of becoming a firefighter

But some people thought boys should be firefighters and girls should be princesses.

Gender stereotypes for boys and girls

Amelia wanted to show everyone that anyone could do any job.

Breaking gender stereotypes

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

Amelia working hard to become strong and brave

One day, Amelia joined the firefighter team in Belle Plaine.

Amelia joining the firefighter team

Her fellow firefighters welcomed her with open arms.

Inclusive and welcoming firefighter team

Together, they saved people and put out fires, helping everyone in the city.

Firefighters working together to save people and put out fires

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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