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Books for Gender Identity & Expression
Books for Gender Identity & Expression – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
117 books
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3–5
6–8
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Lumberjanes #2
The Moon Is Up
Mariko Tamaki
The campers at Miss Qiunzella’s are preparing for a massive competition when a literal Moon Pirate arrives to join the c
Ages 8–12
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
Lumberjanes #2
True Colors
Lilah Sturges
The Lumberjanes must work together to reclaim their identities after a group of magical, shape-shifting Pookas tries to
Ages 8–12
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Lumberjanes #4
Ghost Cabin
Mariko Tamaki
Mal and Molly stumble upon a hidden cabin full of ghosts, leading the Roanoke campers into one final supernatural myster
Ages 8–12
Lumberjanes #3
Band Together
ND Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh
River monsters, magic, and myths await five girls at a summer camp that is anything but average as they trade canoe padd
Ages 8–14
Lumberjanes (Novels) #3
The Good Egg
Mariko Tamaki
Summer camp at Roanoke cabin gets wild when young Ripley finds an abandoned egg and must protect it from a group of dete
Ages 8–12
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
Riley Reynolds #2
Riley Reynolds Takes Care of Business
Jay Albee
Riley is a fourth-grader who quickly discovers that owning a dog involves a lot more hard work and responsibility than t
Ages 6–9
Marvin Redpost #3
Is He a Girl?
Louis Sachar
Marvin is thrown into a world of confusion when a classmate tells him that a simple kiss on the elbow is all it takes to
Ages 6–10
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
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
The Nguyen Kids #3
The Mystery of the Painted Fan
Linda Trinh
Jacob seeks the courage to express his true self using a mysterious zodiac fan and the guidance of his Grandma Noi's mem
Ages 6–9
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
STEM Icons
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History
Moni Singh
For students who want to see themselves in the world of science and innovation, this book celebrates the brilliance and
Ages 8–14
Tales from Beyond the Rainbow
Pete Jordi Wood
For the child who wants to see themselves reflected in classic lore, these reimagined tales celebrate love and identity
Ages 8–14
The Every Body Book
Rachel E. Simon
For the child curious about how bodies grow and change, this inclusive guide offers clear, supportive answers about biol
Ages 8–12
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
What's the Issue?
What's the LGBTQ+ Community?
Katie Kawa
Diverse identities and the long history of the fight for equal rights come to life through empathetic text, photographs,
Ages 7–11
Queer Heroes
Arabelle Sicardi
Meet 53 icons like Freddie Mercury and Frida Kahlo who changed the world. These vibrant biographies celebrate LGBTQ+ pio
Ages 8–12
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
