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• Ana on the Edge

  Sass, A. J.,

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  Twelve-year-old figure skater Ana strives to win her competitions while learning about gender identity--Ana's own and that of a new friend--and how to navigate the best path forward. Ages: 8-12

• Call Me Max

  Lukoff, Kyle,

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  When Max starts school, the teacher hesitates to call out the name on the attendance sheet. Something doesn't seem to fit. Max lets her know the name he wants to be called by--a boy's name. Ages: 5-9

• Calvin

  Ford, JR,

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  A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time. Ages: 4-8

• A Costume for Charly

  Malone, C. K.

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  Charly thinks outside the box to find a Halloween costume that represents their feminine and masculine identities equally. Ages: 4-8

• The Deep & Dark Blue

  Smith, Niki,

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  After a coup usurps their noble house, Hawke and Grayson flee to stay alive and assume new identities, Hanna and Grayce. While Hawke wants to return to his old life, Grayce realizes she wants to stay in the one place that will allow her to finally…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hold That Thought!

  Galbraith, Bree,

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  Finn is awakened in the night by something rustling around inside their head. It isn't heavy like a worry, it doesn't swirl like a fear, and it certainly isn't shaped like a question. It's something much more exciting--an idea! Ages: 4-8

• Jack (not Jackie)

  Silverman, Erica,

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  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. Ages: 2-8

• Joy, to the World

  Shappley, Kai,

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  Joy, a twelve-year-old trans girl, just moved to Texas with her mother and older brother. Her family has accepted Joy as the girl she is early in her transition. When she is told she's off the cheerleading team, Joy wants to fight for her right to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kind Like Marsha

  Learning From LGBTQ+ Leaders

  Prager, Sarah, 1986-

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  A nonfiction book for kids profiling 14 influential and inspiring leaders in the LGBTQ+ community throughout history and the world. Ages: 4-8

• The Little Library

  McNamara, Margaret,

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  Jake, a reluctant reader, becomes a book lover when the new librarian finds Jake a book about woodworking. Ages: 5-8

• Me and My Dysphoria Monster

  An Empowering Story to Help Children Cope With Gender Dysphoria

  Dale, Laura Kate,

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  Nisha's monster follows her everywhere. It used to be small, but recently her monster has begun to grow. And as her monster gets bigger and bigger, Nisha feels more and more unlike herself. Ages: 6-10

• Melissa

  Gino, Alex,

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  When people look at Melissa, they think they see a boy named George. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. Ages: 8+

• The Moon Within

  Salazar, Aida,

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  Eleven-year-old Celi Rivera is uncomfortable about her approaching period, and the changes that are happening to her body; she finds out that her best friend Magda is contemplating an even more profound change of life. Ages: 9-12

• Obie Is Man Enough

  Bailar, Schuyler,

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  Obie knew his transition would have ripple effects. He has to leave his swim coach, his pool, and his best friends. But it's time for Obie to find where he truly belongs. Ages: 10-12

• Payden's Pronoun Party

  Jaryn, Blue,

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  Payden has always used he/him pronouns, until one day Payden realizes those words might not fit. Payden's parents promise to throw a big party to introduce whatever pronouns Payden chooses. Ages: 4-8

• Phoenix Gets Greater

  Wilson-Trudeau, Marty,

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  Not everyone understands Phoenix, but his mom and brother are proud of him. With their help, Phoenix learns about Two Spirit/Niizh Manidoowag people in Anishinaabe culture and just how special he is. Ages: 6-8

• Pink, Blue, and You!

  Questions for Kids About Gender and Stereotypes

  Gravel, Elise,

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  Is it okay for boys to cry? Can girls be strong? Should girls and boys be given different toys to play with and different clothes to wear? Should we all feel free to love whoever we choose to love? Ages: 4-8

• Puzzleheart

  Reese, Jenn,

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  Twelve-year-old Perigee has never met a problem they couldn't solve. So when their Dad's spirits need raising, Perigee formulates the Plan: a road trip to Dad's childhood home to reunite him with his estranged mother. Ages: 9-12

• Rabbit Chase

  LaPensée, Elizabeth,

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  When Aimée accidentally wanders off on a field trip, they are transported to an alternate dimension populated by traditional Anishinaabe figures in a story inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Ages: 8-12

• When Aidan Became a Brother

  Lukoff, Kyle,

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  Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby. Ages: 4-8