Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

Produced by a team of mostly African American people, the Netflix series aims to teach children of color how to navigate uncomfortable situations and appreciate themselves.

Zach Terrillion, Oberlin College

The Cartoon Network series allows children to explore what it means to deal with loss.

Jayar Brenner, Michigan State University

Even though there isn’t a transgender character until later on in the show, any trans person will be able to relate to the main character’s identity struggles.