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Books for Gender Identity & Expression
Books for Gender Identity & Expression – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
52 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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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
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
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I Am J
Cris Beam
Feeling misunderstood by his family and rejected by his best friend, J runs away to find a place where he can finally li
Ages 14–18
The Family Library #3
It's Perfectly Normal
Robie H. Harris
A curious bird and bee ask the questions everyone wonders about as they walk through honest, clear facts regarding bodie
Ages 10–15
Athlete Is Agender True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports
Katherine Locke, Nicole Melleby
For children who love sports but feel like they don't fit the traditional mold, these inspiring true stories celebrate q
Ages 8–13
Jude Saves the World #1
Jude Saves the World
Ronnie Riley
Twelve-year-old Jude faces the challenge of starting a Diversity Club to ensure every friend in their community has a sa
Ages 8–12
Melissa and Friends #3
Green
Alex Gino
A non-binary middle-schooler finds their voice and a sense of belonging while campaigning for inclusive casting in the s
Ages 8–12
Gooseberry
Robin Gow
For the child searching for where they belong and the name that fits them best. A tender story about foster care, nonbin
Ages 9–12
Melissa and Friends #1
Melissa
Alex Gino
Melissa knows she is a girl, even if the world sees a boy; now, she and her best friend have a plan to let her true self
Ages 8–12
She Persisted #26
Rachel Levine
Lisa Bunker, Chelsea Clinton
For children exploring what it means to be themselves, this biography shows how one woman's perseverance in medicine and
Ages 6–9
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #2
The Hammer of Thor
Rick Riordan
For the teen exploring their identity or looking for where they belong, this high-stakes adventure blends ancient Norse
Ages 10–14
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
A Kids Book About
Gender
Dale Mueller
A clear, visual guide for children and families to understand the science, history, and social aspects of gender identit
Ages 8–14
The Best Liars in Riverview
Lin Thompson
Searching for a missing best friend leads twelve-year-old Aubrey to look inward and question their own gender identity.
Ages 8–12
You Can Never Go Home Again
Foxglove Lee
Coming home for Thanksgiving is hard enough while questioning your identity, but it’s impossible when your entire house
Ages 14–18
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
That Inevitable Victorian Thing
E. K. Johnston
For the teenager navigating the pressure of family expectations while discovering their true identity, especially those
Ages 14–18
Jude Saves the World #2
Asking for a Friend
Ronnie Riley
Social anxiety leads Eden to invent three fake friends, but a surprise birthday party forces a desperate attempt to turn
Ages 8–12
Kitty-Corn #1
Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn
Shannon Hale
Kitty is certain she is a unicorn, and with the help of a new friend, she learns to embrace her true self despite what o
Ages 4–8
Land of This and That #1
Neither
Airlie Anderson
Being different from the rabbits and the birds in the Land of This and That sends a unique creature on a journey to find
Ages 4–8
Hispanic Star
Sylvia Rivera
Claudia Romo Edelman, J. Gia Loving
For the child who feels like an outsider and wants to see how standing up for your authentic self can change the world f
Ages 8–12
Just Shy of Ordinary
A. J. Sass
For the child who thrives on routine but feels overwhelmed by change, this story follows a nonbinary teen navigating soc
Ages 9–13
My Last Skirt
Lynda Durrant
Jennie Hodgers wants more than the life she's been given. Disguised as Private Albert Cashier, she heads to the front li
Ages 10–14
