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Books for Gender Identity & Expression
Books for Gender Identity & Expression – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
57 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Board Books
Picture Books
Early Readers
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Julián #1
Julián Is a Mermaid
Jessica Love
Julián transforms a yellow curtain into a tail and a fern into a crown as he dreams of the magic and joy found in being
Ages 3–8
Julián #2
Julián at the Wedding
Jessica Love
A grand wedding is the perfect place for flowers, cake, and mischief. Julián and his new friend Marisol find that any mi
Ages 4–8
10,000 Dresses
Marcus Ewert
For the child who feels their inner identity doesn't match how others see them, or who finds joy in creative expression
Ages 4–8
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When Aidan Became a Brother
Kyle Lukoff
For children processing big family changes or exploring their own identity, this story follows a transgender boy prepari
Ages 4–8
Sam is My Sister
Ashley Rhodes-Courter
For siblings navigating a brother or sister's gender transition. This heartwarming story models how to support a loved o
Ages 4–8
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!
Joy Michael Ellison
Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson show what it means to be brave and kind while fighting for a world where everyone ca
Ages 5–10
Call Me Max
Kyle Lukoff
Max starts his first days of school and begins the brave process of finding the right words to tell his new friends who
Ages 5–8
Jacob #2
Jacob's School Play: Starring He, She, and They
Ian Hoffman, Sarah Hoffman
For the child who is noticing different ways people express themselves and needs a gentle introduction to using they and
Ages 4–8
This Day in June
Gayle E. Pitman
Vibrant illustrations capture the exuberant energy of a Pride parade, inviting everyone to share in a day of community,
Ages 3–8
Calvin
JR Ford, Vanessa Ford
For the child who is ready to share their true self with the world. A gentle story about a transgender boy's transition
Ages 4–8
From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea
Kai Cheng Thom
For the child who feels they do not fit into simple boxes, this lyrical story celebrates the beauty of being everything
Ages 3–8
It Feels Good To Be Yourself
Theresa Thorn
For the child exploring their own identity or noticing the diversity of their friends, this book offers a clear, affirmi
Ages 4–8
Jack (Not Jackie)
Erica Silverman
For siblings navigating changes in identity, this gentle story helps children understand and embrace a brother or sister
Ages 4–8
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Christine Baldacchino
Morris loves his tangerine dress, but his classmates say astronauts don't wear them; now he must find the courage to sha
Ages 4–8
Jacob's New Dress
Sarah Hoffman, Ian Hoffman
For the child who expresses themselves through creative clothing and the parents supporting their journey toward authent
Ages 4–7
Molly's Tuxedo
Vicki Johnson
For the child who feels most like themselves in clothes that don't fit traditional expectations: a story about the joy o
Ages 4–8
Pink is Just a Color and so is Blue
Niki Bhatia
For the child who feels pressured to fit into traditional roles, this book celebrates the freedom to choose what you lov
Ages 3–7
Their Name Is Alex
Paloma O'Toole
For the child who doesn't feel they fit into traditional boxes or is exploring their own pronouns through the lens of th
Ages 4–8
Just Being Fred
Julia Coldicott
Fred looks like a frog to everyone else, but inside he knows he is a duck, leading him on a gentle journey of self-accep
Ages 3–7
Were I Not a Girl: The Inspiring and True Story of Dr. James Barry
Lisa Robinson
For the child who feels they don't quite fit the expectations of others, this biography of a pioneering 19th century sur
Ages 4–9
Red: A Crayon's Story
Michael Hall
For the child who feels pressured to be someone they aren't. A misunderstood crayon discovers that his true talent is hi
Ages 4–8
Kapaemahu
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
For children exploring what it means to be more than one thing, this legend celebrates the beauty of diverse spirits and
Ages 4–10
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Being Non-Binary
Hunter Chinn-Raicht
Understanding starts with an open heart in this gentle guide to what it means to be non-binary and how to begin honest,
Ages 5–9
Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope
Jodie Patterson
For the child who feels their outside doesn't match their inside. This story offers a gentle path for families to suppor
Ages 4–8
