Ashley Finch
Illustrator
Ashley Finch is a trans-identified artist and musician who loves science fiction, horror, and Americana. Since graduating from the College of Visual Arts in 2013, she has taught adult and youth art classes, and has shown her illustrations in galleries and at academic conferences here and abroad. She is currently working on multiple therapeutic and educational projects that aim to better the healthcare of trans-identified and gender diverse people. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota with her wife, her son, a clowder of wonderful (yet at times troublesome) cats, and a bunch of tarantulas.
Work
2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner: 2nd place, LGBTQ Category; Honorable Mention, Cultural Diversity Category and Picture Books, Ages 6 and Up Category.
Perfect for school-age children.
Miguel’s mommy loves him, just like other mommies love their children. As Miguel learns more about his mommy’s experience as a transgender parent, how will he react to children at school who mistakenly call her his “daddy”? This heartwarming story takes you through the seasons with Miguel and his mommy navigating the seemingly small moments in life that can be upsetting. They learn together how a little pride and affirmation can make all the difference when facing life’s challenges.