HOW SARAH MCBRIDE BECAME AMERICA'S FIRST OPENLY TRANSGENDER SENATOR by Meeg Pincus ; illustrated by Meridth McKean Gimbel ‧ Pincus chronicles Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride’s childhood and coming out. McBride always knew that she wanted to be a politician, but it took time to learn that she could do that and be herself—a transgender woman. Following her through her childhood and college years, when she came out, the book emphasizes her commitment to helping others.