Ash + Chess

ABC - Deconstructing Gender

Regular price $18.99

Be affectionate, beautiful, courageous, and more in this gender-bending ABC book.

Daryl is so affectionate. Alex is gentle with the family cat. Sage and Kaylin are super strong. And Ira yearns to do ballet like their older brother. Demystify gender stereotypes while learning your ABCs in this bright, celebratory debut picture book by stationery company Ash + Chess, who bring not only their quirky artistic flavor but also their personal perspectives as a queer couple to this empowering book for younger kids. This hardcover picture book is rendered in bright, bold colors and patterns and uses neon pink hues throughout. As a bonus, remove the book's jacket to reveal a cool ABC poster on the opposite side that can be displayed at home, in schools, at libraries, or anywhere!
  • Hardcover with paper
  • Reading age: 4-8 years
  • 32 pages
  • Dimensions: 10.05" x .55" x 10.1" 

Ash + Chess is a stationery and gift brand that’s all about vibrant colors, retro vibes, and unapologetic self-expression. Founded by queer artists Ashley Molesso and Chess Needham, this dynamic duo creates art that’s bold, inclusive, and bursting with personality. From punchy greeting cards to eye-catching prints and rad accessories, Ash + Chess brings a playful, activist spirit to everything they make.

Designed to stand out and speak up, their work is a celebration of pride, positivity, and pure fun!