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Sadiq Wants to Stitch
by Mamta Nainy
Sadiq loves stitching colorful patterns on rugs. However, his Ammi reminds him that boys in his community don’t stitch, they tend to the livestock. But Sadiq is determined to pursue his passion. This winsome tale that defies gender norms and talks about a fading shepherd craft of Kashmir, is written by Mamta Nainy, and illustrated through watercolor vistas by renowned artist Niloufer Wadia.
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Téo's Tutu
by Maryann Jacob Macias
This story of a boy's first ballet recital celebrates gender-creativity, the joy of dance, and being yourself
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My rainbow
by Trinity Neal
An exuberant picture book based on the life of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal describes a family trip to the beauty supply store, where Mom gathers materials to make a vibrant wig that is as colorful as her transgender daughter. Illustrations.
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I Love My Colorful Nails by Alicia AcostaA young boy who loves to paint his nails in cheerful colors is made fun of at school. His father and those around him paint their nails to stand against Ben's bullies, encouraging him to be himself, despite what others think. This picture book touches on emotions, being yourself, and peaceful solutions to negative confrontation.
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Born ready : the true story of a boy named Penelope
by Jodie Patterson
The activist and chair of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Board draws on the uplifting examples of her transgender son in a companion to The Bold World that offers relatable messages about identity, self-acceptance and being true to oneself.
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What Riley Wore by Elana K. ArnoldThis charming picture book is a gentle exploration of self-expression and source of encouragement for being true to oneself despite the expectations of others.
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Jack (not Jackie)
by Erica Silverman
Susan loves her baby sister, Jackie, but as Jackie grows older and behaves more and more like a boy Susan must adjust to having a brother, Jack, instead
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I am Jazz!
by Jessica Herthel
Based on the young co-author's real-life experiences, the story of a transgender child traces her early awareness that she is a girl in spite of male anatomy and the acceptance she finds through a wise doctor who explains her natural transgender status.
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Red : a crayon's story
by Michael Hall
Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do what's expected of him until a new friend offers a fresh perspective.
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When Aidan became a brother
by Kyle Lukoff
"Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby"
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A fire engine for Ruthie
by Lesléa Newman
Ruthie's Nana suggests playing tea party and fashion show during their visit, but Ruthie is much more interested in the vehicles that a neighbor boy is playing with as they pass his house each day.
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Jacob's new dress
by Sarah Hoffman
A heartwarming tale that speaks to the unique challenges faced by boys who do not identify with traditional gender roles follows the experiences of young Jacob, who loves playing dress-up but who is told by his peers and parents that he cannot wear a dress to school.
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Sugar and snails
by Sarah Tsiang
When the traditional rhyme about what boys and girls are made of just doesn't fit his grandchildren, a grandpa comes up with a list of unusual alternative, and soon the children are coming up with their own versions
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Julián is a mermaid
by Jessica Love
Glimpsing a trio of women dressed up in fabulous mermaid costumes while riding the subway home with his abuela, little Julián resolves to make a fancy mermaid costume and headdress for himself and wonders what his abuela will think of the mess he makes, and more importantly, how his costume will reflect how he sees himself.
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10,000 dresses
by Marcus Ewert
Bailey longs to wear the beautiful dresses of her dreams but is ridiculed by her unsympathetic family which rejects her true perception of herself
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Sparkle boy
by Lesléa Newman
"Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has--a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet--but Jessie does not approve. After two boys tease Casey about his appearance, Jessie evolves to a place of acceptance and celebration of her gender creative younger brother"
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Not every princess
by Jeffrey Bone
After listing activities that are stereotypically, but not always, attributed to princesses, fairies, pirates, superheroes, and more, encourages the reader to imagine what one could be, despite others' expectations. Includes note to parents
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It feels good to be yourself : a book about gender identity
by Theresa Thorn
Providing sensitive vocabulary for initiating discussions, a warmhearted, straightforward exploration of gender identity offers children a fuller understanding of themselves and others, in a compassionate story written by the mother of a transgender child and illustrated by a non-binary transgender artist.
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Identity & gender
by Charlie Ogden
Discusses how family, culture, and values shape our identities and how gender often makes up a large part of that identity
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Who are you? : the kid's guide to gender identity
by Brook Pessin-Whedbee
What do you like?
How do you feel?
Who are you?
This brightly illustrated children's book provides a straightforward introduction to gender for anyone aged 5-8. It presents clear and direct language for understanding and talking about how we experience gender: our bodies, our expression and our identity. An interactive three-layered wheel included in the book is a simple, yet powerful, tool to clearly demonstrate the difference between our body, how we express ourselves through our clothes and hobbies, and our gender identity. Ideal for use in the classroom or at home, a short page-by-page guide for adults at the back of the book further explains the key concepts and identifies useful discussion points.
This is a one-of-a-kind resource for understanding and celebrating the gender diversity that surrounds us.
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Ellen outside the lines
by A. J. Sass
When a school trip to Barcelona to reconnect with her best friend doesn’t go as planned, Ellen, a neurodivergent 13-year-old, must expand her horizons as she makes new friends and learns to let go of old ones. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Frankie & Bug
by Gayle Forman
During the summer of 1987, 10-year-old Bug is stuck with her neighbor Philip’s nephew, Frankie, a kid she’s never met, but they soon find some common ground, learning important lessons about each other and the world. 150,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The mighty heart of Sunny St. James
by Ashley Herring Blake
"Twelve-year-old Sunny St. James must navigate heart surgery, reconnections with a lost mother, the betrayal of a former best friend, first kisses, and emerging feelings for another girl"
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Too bright to see
by Kyle Lukoff
In the summer before middle school, eleven-year-old Bug must contend with best friend Moira suddenly caring about clothes, makeup, and boys; a ghost haunting; and the truth about Bug's gender identity
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Flight of the puffin
by Ann Braden
The award-winning author of The Benefits of Being an Octopus presents the tale of how a small act of kindness from one bullied kid to another ripples through the lives of four marginalized young people in need of support. Simultaneous eBook.
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Ana on the edge
by A. J. Sass
"Twelve-year-old figure skater Ana strives to win competitions while learning about gender identity--Ana's own and that of a new friend--and how to navigate the best path forward"
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The greatest superpower
by Alex Sanchez
Thirteen-year-old Jorge Fuerte struggles to deal with his father coming out as transgender, his twin brother's anger, and trying to keep the secret from his comic-loving friends and cool, confident, quirky new neighbor Zoey
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My dad thinks I'm a boy?! : a trans positive children's book
by Sophie Labelle
A comics-illustrated story by the creator of the popular “Assigned Male” webcomic shares messages about how only readers can decide who they really are, depicting the experiences of a 7-year-old transgender girl whose father struggles to recognize and accept her true self. Illustrations.
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George
by Alex Gino
Knowing herself to be a girl despite her outwardly male appearance, George is denied a female role in the class play before teaming up with a friend to reveal her true self. A first novel.
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Gracefully Grayson
by Ami Polonsky
Hiding the truth about her awareness that she is a girl trapped inside a male body, Grayson finds new strength to embrace her true identity from an unexpected friendship and a supportive teacher. A first novel.
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Lily and Dunkin
by Donna Gephart
In a poignant tale by an award-winning author, a transgender girl and a boy struggling with bipolar disorder forge a friendship based on their respective experiences as outsiders trying to fit in. By the author of As If Being 12 3/4 Isn't Bad Enough, My Mother Is Running for President!
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The Pants Project
by Cat Clarke
A transgender teen who knows he is meant to be a boy struggles with his new private school's strict dress code that requires him to wear a skirt, a ruling that prompts his campaign to change the school's policies. By the award-winning author of Undone.
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The conscious parent's guide to gender identity : a mindful approach to embracing your child's authentic self
by Darlene Tando
"If your child is questioning their gender identity, you may have questions of your own. The Conscious Parent's Guide to Gender Identity helps answer those questions, providing a relationship-oriented approach to supporting your child's journey. Conscious parenting means being present with your children and taking the time to understand their point of view. Using this mindful method, you can support and guide your children as they discover their authentic selves. With this easy-to-navigate guide, you'll learn how to... Communicate openly with your child about gender identity Empower your child to make their own decisions Create a welcoming environment at home Guide your child through social and medical transitions Help your child feel comfortable with friends, at school, and in your community Deal with others' opinions about your parenting choices Plan a happy, successful future for you and your childThis mindful method of parenting will allow you and your children to strengthen your bond while allowing them to be who they truly are"
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Gender : your guide : a gender-friendly primer on what to know, what to say, and what to do in the new gender culture
by Lee Airton
"An authentic and accessible guide to understanding--and engaging in--today's gender conversation. The days of two genders--male, female; boy, girl; blue, pink--are over, if they ever existed at all. Gender is now a global conversation, and one that is constantly evolving. More people than ever before are openly living their lives as transgender men or women, and many transgender people are coming out as neither men or women, instead living outside of the binary. Gender is changing, and this change is gaining momentum. We all want to do and say the right things in relation to gender diversity--whether at a job interview, at parent/teacher night, and around the table at family dinners. But where do we begin? From the differences among gender identity,gender expression, and sex, to the use of gender-neutral pronouns like singular they/them, to thinking about your own participation in gender, Gender: Your Guide serves as a complete primer to all things gender. Guided by professor and gender diversity advocate Lee Airton, PhD, you will learn how gender works in everyday life, how to use accurate terminology to refer to transgender, non-binary, and/or gender non-conforming individuals, and how to ask when you aren't sure what to do or say. It provides you with the information you need to talk confidently and compassionately about gender diversity, whether simply having a conversation or going to bat as an advocate. Just like gender itself, being gender-friendly is a process for all of us. As revolutionary a resource as Our Bodies, Ourselves, Gender: Your Guide invites everyone on board to make gender more flexible and less constricting: a source of more joy, and less harm, for everyone. Let's get started"
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Trans kids : being gendered in the twenty-first century
by Tey Meadow
"In the first comprehensive academic treatment of the emerging social, medical, and psychological category of the transgender child, ethnographer Tey Meadow introduces readers to a generation of parents who actively facilitate gender nonconformity in their children. Previous generations of parents sent such children for psychiatric treatment aimed at cure, but today such families call their children new names, allow them to wear whatever clothing their children choose, and even approach the state to alter their children's legal gender. Drawing on sociology, philosophy, psychology, and sexuality studies, Meadow depicts the intricate social processes that shape gender acquisition. Atypical gender expression was once considered a failure of gender, but now it is a form of gender that underscores both the centrality of ever more particular configurations of gender in psychic life and the increasing embeddedness of personal identities in social institutions"--Provided by publisher
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