The Missing Piece:

James Kaplan, 9, center, jokes around with a boy's baby mask with friends Dec. 1, 2016 during his birthday party in Berkeley, Calif. James counted down the days until his birthday, which he and his mother decided to use the theme of {quote}one year old{quote} to celebrate his first full year living as his true self.

James Kaplan, 9, center, jokes around with a boy's baby mask with friends Dec. 1, 2016 during his birthday party in Berkeley, Calif. James counted down the days until his birthday, which he and his mother decided to use the theme of "one year old" to celebrate his first full year living as his true self.