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Gender Identity & Expression
Books for Gender Identity & Expression
Books for Gender Identity & Expression – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
286 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(49)
Young Adult
(43)
Graphic Novels
(19)
Middle Grade
(7)
Age
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Book of Awesome
The Book of Awesome Queer Heroes
Eric Rosswood, Kathleen Archambeau
For the teen or middle grader seeking a sense of belonging and inspiration. This collection of biographies highlights LG
Ages 10–15
Icons #1
LGBTQ+ Icons
David Lee Csicsko
For the young reader looking for their place in the world. This vibrant collection of biographies introduces 50 trailbla
Ages 9–14
Racial Justice in America
LGBTQ+ Rights
Virginia Loh-Hagan
For the middle-grade student curious about the history of equality, this accessible guide explains the milestones and he
Ages 10–14
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A Phoenix First Must Burn: Sixteen Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance and Hope
Patrice Caldwell
Sixteen powerful tales of fantasy and science fiction center on Black girlhood, weaving together themes of magic, resist
Ages 14–18
People of Pride: 25 Great LGBTQ Americans
Chase Clemesha
For the child who asks about the meaning of Pride or wants to see how people from all walks of life have changed the wor
Ages 5–9
Micah Grey #1
Pantomime
L.R. Lam
For the teen navigating the complexities of identity while seeking a place to truly belong, this Victorian-inspired fant
Ages 14–18
They She He Me: Free to Be!
Maya Gonzalez, Matthew Smith-Gonzalez
Busting gender stereotypes and assumptions one pronoun at a time! Pronouns serve as a familiar starting point for kids a
Ages 3–7
Ho'onani: Hula Warrior
Heather Gale
Ho’onani feels she is neither girl nor boy, finding her place and her voice as she leads a traditional Hawaiian hula cha
Ages 4–8
Bow-Wow-Meow
Blanca Lacasa
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the mold others have cast for them, this story celebrates the joy of f
Ages 4–8
The Witch Boy #1
The Witch Boy
Molly Knox Ostertag
Aster is supposed to be a shapeshifter, but he is secretly drawn to the forbidden magic of witchery usually reserved for
Ages 8–12
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
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
Desert Queen
Jyoti Rajan Gopal
For the child who feels most alive when they are moving to their own beat and needs to see that their unique self is a g
Ages 4–8
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
Ellen Outside the Lines
A. J. Sass
For the child who thrives on routine but feels the world is shifting as friendships change and new perspectives on ident
Ages 8–12
Gracefully Grayson
Ami Polonsky
Grayson steps out of her dreams and into the spotlight of the school play, finding the courage to show the world who she
Ages 10–14
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
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
Camp QUILTBAG
Nicole Melleby, A. J. Sass
For the child searching for their 'people,' this story offers a joyful, inclusive look at identity, friendship, and the
Ages 8–12
X: A Fabulous Child's Story
Lois Gould
For parents seeking to challenge gender stereotypes or support a child who feels restricted by social labels.
Ages 7–14
Melissa and Friends #2
Rick
Alex Gino
Middle school brings new questions for Rick as he steps away from a bullying best friend and into a club where kids are
Ages 8–12
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
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
The Witch Boy #3
The Midwinter Witch
Molly Knox Ostertag
For the child navigating how to stay true to themselves while honoring family traditions and evolving friendships.
Ages 8–12
