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• It Feels Good to Be Yourself

  a Book About Gender Identity

  Thorn, Theresa,

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  Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others.

• They, She, He, Me

  Free to Be!

  Gonzalez, Maya Christina

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  Pronouns serve as a familiar starting point for kids and grown-ups to expand ideas about gender and celebrate personal expression with fun imagery that provides a place to meet and play

• Pink, Blue, and You!

  Questions for Kids About Gender Stereotypes

  Gravel, Elise

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  An easy-to-grasp picture book, exploring questions relating to gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexism

• If You're a Kid Like Gavin

  Grimm, Gavin,

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  Recounts the true story of a young adult transgender activist who stood up, spoke out and fought for civil rights after his school discriminated against him, and how he is currently raising awareness and education for everyone.

• Pride

  the Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

  Sanders, Rob, 1958-

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  Traces the life of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today's world.

• Drawing on Walls

  a Story of Keith Haring

  Burgess, Matthew,

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  Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring's iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pride Festivals

  Hudak, Heather C., 1975-

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  Explores the history of Pride festivals, why they take place, and how people celebrate across Canada.

• I Am Jazz!

  Herthel, Jessica

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  The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere

• Queer and Fearless

  Poems Celebrating the Lives of LGBTQ+ Heroes

  Sanders, Rob, 1958-

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  Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Milk, Cleve Jones, Pauline Park, Richard Blanco, and Pete Buttigieg are just a few of the iconic figures represented in this wonderfully designed and colorful picture book with illustrations by Harry Woodgate.

• My Own Way

  Estrela, Joana, 1990-

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  My Own Way is a poem and a picture book that introduces very young children to the wonder of gender diversity. Why feel limited to his or hers, blue or pink, football or ballet?

• Gender Identity for Kids

  a Book About Finding Yourself, Understanding Others, and Respecting Everybody!

  Passchier, Andy,

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  This book introduces different terms for gender identity and expression, while also teaching children how to accept and respect others.

• You Be You!

  the Kid's Guide to Gender, Sexuality, and Family

  Branfman, Jonathan,

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  This is an illustrated children's book for ages 7-11 that makes gender identity, sexual orientation and family diversity easy to explain to children.

• Queer Heroes

  Sicardi, Arabelle,

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  Profiles notable LGBTQ figures and highlights their contributions to society and their community, including Martina Navratilova, Frida Kahlo, Alan Turing, David Bowie, and K.D. Lang.

• The Every Body Book

  the LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids About Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families

  Simon, Rachel E.,

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  This vibrant and beautifully illustrated book educates children about sex, gender, and relationships in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

• Proud to Play

  Canadian LGBTQ+ Athletes Who Made History

  Silver, Erin, 1980-

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  Generously illustrated with photographs and given context by an overview of the history of LGBTQ+ athletes in Canada, this book will make all young sports enthusiasts and competitors proud to play.

• Pride

  the Celebration and the Struggle

  Stevenson, Robin, 1968-

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  This revised, updated and expanded edition of the award-winning book Pride: Celebrating Diversity & Community (2016) celebrates the LGBTQ+ community's diversity, the incredible victories of the past fifty years and the voices of young activists.

• Growing Up Trans

  in Our Own Words

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  This illustrated nonfiction anthology is a collection of stories, essays, poetry and art by transgender youth.

• Breathe

  Journeys to Healthy Binding

  Kobabe, Maia,

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  Breathe is both a practical resource for trans and nonbinary folks and an engaging and perspective-broadening read for anyone interested in what it means to be on a journey of expressing one's gender in ways that are joyful, healthy, and affirming

• A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities

  G, Mady (Mady M. Giuliani),

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  Covering essential topics like sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and navigating relationships, this guide explains the spectrum of human experience through informative comics, interviews, worksheets, and imaginative examples. A great starting…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Quick & Easy Guide to They/them Pronouns

  Bongiovanni, Archie,

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  A quick, easy and important educational comic guide to using gender-neutral pronouns.