Jacob's Transition Goals

Arthur Webber

ISBN 10: 1805012886 / ISBN 13: 9781805012887

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, GB, 2026

About this Item

Jacob loves football, but being accepted by his teammates isn't easy.Meet Jacob, a transgender boy with a dream of becoming a footballer. But Jacob has another dream-to join the boy's team and play happily with his teammates. This story follows Jacob on his journey as he joins a football team, his struggles to be accepted and his happy ending.This uplifting picture book will help start conversations about gender diversity and inclusion with children. It also includes a guide for adults with a glossary of terms and answers to questions that might be asked in conversations about trans people in sport.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781805012887

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jacob's Transition Goals
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, GB
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1805012886
• ISBN 13: 9781805012887
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Ang, Hui Qing
• Condition: New
• Weight: 452 grams

About this title

Synopsis

An inspiring picture book about sports, friendship, belonging and inclusion. Perfect for Pride Month and beyond.

Readers love Jacob's Transition Goals

"This is the sort of book that would've changed my life for the better at a young age and would've helped me realise who I am sooner, and also would've helped me explain it to others." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
"A beautiful children's story about acceptance and being proud of who you are." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
"I highly recommend this beautiful picture book for any parents wanting to raise their child to be accepting of all of their peers (and themselves!) from the word go." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
"This book should be everywhere. If you have a young one playing sports today, this is a must read." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

Jacob loves football, but being accepted by his teammates isn't easy.

Meet Jacob, a transgender boy with a dream of becoming a footballer. But Jacob has another dream-to join the boy's team and play happily with his teammates. This story follows Jacob on his journey as he joins a football team, his struggles to be accepted and his happy ending.

This uplifting picture book will help start conversations about gender diversity and inclusion with children. It also includes a guide for adults with a glossary of terms and answers to questions that might be asked in conversations about trans people in sport.

About the Author

Arthur Webber is a transgender man who plays football. He is captain of TRUK United FC Men's team, who are the world's first all-transmasculine 11-a-side team. He also plays for Leftfooters FC (London's recreational LGBT+ football team). Arthur has produced video content for Stonewall and Arsenal FC about being a transgender footballer. He is based in London.