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Books for Gender Identity & Expression – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
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Teen Activism Library
Stand Up for LGBTQ Rights
Don Nardo
For the teen seeking to understand the history of pride and the legal battles for equality. This guide explains how soci
Ages 12–18
A Possibility of Whales
Karen Rivers
Twelve-year-old Nat is tired of running from the paparazzi with her famous father. A new friend named Harry might finall
Ages 8–12
Noteworthy
Riley Redgate
Rejected from the school musical because of her deep voice, Jordan Sun goes undercover to land a spot in an all-male a c
Ages 13–18
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Except When They Don't
Laura Gehl
For the child feeling boxed in by 'boy' or 'girl' rules, this rhythmic book celebrates the freedom to play, dress, and d
Ages 4–8
Loud and Proud: LGBTQ+ Speeches that Empower and Inspire
Tea Uglow
Historic words from activists around the globe fill this collection of speeches that have shaped the LGBTQ+ movement and
Ages 12–18
Jess Wore A Dress
A Brighter Day Bookworks
For the child who loves to express themselves through their wardrobe and parents seeking to foster an environment of unc
Ages 3–7
A Problem Shared
Talking About LGBTQ+ Rights
Louise Spilsbury
For the child curious about history and equality, this guide explains LGBTQ+ identities and the importance of standing u
Ages 8–12
Troublemakers in Trousers: Women and What They Wore to Get Things Done
Sarah Albee
Meet twenty-one bold women throughout history who defied laws and customs by donning trousers to lead armies, explore wo
Ages 8–12
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
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
