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Young Adult About Gender Identity & Expression
Explore young adult books about gender identity & expression for children.
43 books
Lizard Radio
Pat Schmatz
Lucky O'Leary hits the jackpot with a million-dollar ticket, but when it’s stolen, his three best friends must hunt down
Ages 14–18
Out! How to be Your Authentic Self
Miles McKenna
For the teen exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation, this graphic-heavy guide offers a roadmap for coming
Ages 12–18
All Boys Aren't Blue A Memoir-Manifesto
George M. Johnson
Personal essays journey from childhood bullies to the warmth of a grandmother's love, exploring the triumphs and complex
Ages 14–18
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Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution
Kacen Callender
For the teen navigating the complexities of online identity, social media burnout, and the courage it takes to be honest
Ages 14–18
Costumes for Time Travelers
A. R. Capetta
For the teen who uses fashion to find themselves, this guide blends history with DIY craft to help creators express thei
Ages 12–18
Tasting Light
A. R. Capetta, Wade Roush
For the teen navigating the complexities of identity and technology, this anthology offers futuristic visions of self-di
Ages 14–18
They Were Roommates #2
But I Hate Him
Page Powars
For the teen navigating the friction of high school rivalry while discovering their true self. A joyful look at competit
Ages 13–18
Ironhead, or, Once a Young Lady
Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem
For the teen who feels trapped by expectations and yearns to define themselves on their own terms, even if it means brea
Ages 14–18
All Our Hidden Gifts #1
All Our Hidden Gifts
Caroline O'Donoghue
For the teenager navigating the complexities of friendship breakups, identity, and the weight of their own words while s
Ages 14–18
Voices Anthologies #3
Body Talk: 37 Voices Explore Our Radical Anatomy
Kelly Jensen
For the teen navigating the complexities of body image, this anthology offers diverse perspectives on loving, living in,
Ages 13–18
Fire From the Sky
Moa B. Åstot
For the teenager navigating the weight of family tradition while discovering their first queer love in a community where
Ages 14–18
Pink
Lili Wilkinson
Ava is swapping her all-black wardrobe for pink to try and fit in, but she quickly discovers that changing her identity
Ages 13–18
Infinity Alchemist #2
Sun Chasers
Kacen Callender
For the teen feeling lost in the dark, this survival story follows a brave group searching for hope and light in a world
Ages 12–18
According to Plan
Christen Randall
For the teen navigating the pressure of internet fame while learning that their worth isn't defined by their size, neuro
Ages 14–18
Song of the Lioness #1
Alanna: The First Adventure
Tamora Pierce
Alanna swaps places with her twin brother to pursue a forbidden dream of knighthood, disguising herself as a boy to trai
Ages 10–14
Beyond Magenta: Transgender and Nonbinary Teens Speak Out
Susan Kuklin
Six teenagers share their personal histories through honest interviews and photographs, chronicling their emotional and
Ages 12–18
The Heartbreak Bakery
A. R. Capetta
After a bad breakup, Syd's magical brownies accidentally cause every couple in the community to split, and only new reci
Ages 14–18
The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea #1
The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea
Maggie Tokuda-Hall
An orphan hiding as a pirate and a lady fleeing an arranged marriage form an unlikely bond while planning a daring escap
Ages 14–18
Hell Followed with Us
Andrew Joseph White
For teens searching for where they belong while facing internal and external monsters, this gritty story explores identi
Ages 14–18
Feminism Is...
Alexandra Black, Laura Buller, Emily Hoyle, Megan Todd
From historic pioneers to modern daily realities, this guide charts the history, arguments, and voices of the feminist m
Ages 12–17
Foul Lady Fortune #1
Foul Lady Fortune
Chloe Gong
For teens exploring their identity while navigating complex loyalties, this high-stakes spy thriller mirrors the feeling
Ages 14–18
Euphoria Kids
Alison Evans
Magic hums through the woods where Babs turns invisible and Iris grows from a seed, leading three queer friends into a d
Ages 14–18
The Forbidden Book
Sacha Lamb
For teens navigating the complexities of who they are when societal expectations and tradition demand they be someone el
Ages 14–18
Both Sides Now
Peyton Thomas
Finch Kelly’s dream of a political career is on the line when he must debate his own rights as a trans teen to win a cru
Ages 14–18
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Middle Grade
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Gender Identity & Expression by Age Group
Books for Gender Identity & Expression for Ages 12–18
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Books for Gender Identity & Expression for Ages 4–7
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Books for Gender Identity & Expression for Ages 8–11
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