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Books for Gender Identity & Expression – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
295 books
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Cemetery Boys #1
Cemetery Boys
Aiden Thomas
For the teen seeking to be seen for who they truly are while navigating the weight of family tradition and the ache of n
Ages 13–18
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
Pet #1
Pet
Akwaeke Emezi
When a creature of horns and color emerges from a painting, Jam must hunt for a monster in a city that insists monsters
Ages 12–18
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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
The Safe-Keepers #3
The Dream-Maker's Magic
Sharon Shinn
Kellen has lived her life disguised as a boy, but everything changes when her closest ally, Gryffin, is revealed as a Dr
Ages 10–14
Too Bright to See
Kyle Lukoff
While Bug's friend Moira obsesses over makeup and boys, a ghost in Bug's Vermont house begins sending messages that reve
Ages 10–14
Red Rocket Readers
Grandad's Place
Pam Holden
For teens exploring their identity and the beauty of first love. This series offers a safe space to navigate friendship,
Ages 12–18
Gender Binary Is a Big Lie, The: Infinite Identities Around the World
Lee Wind
Take a global journey through history to see the diverse and vibrant ways different cultures have understood and celebra
Ages 12–18
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
Different Kinds of Fruit
Kyle Lukoff
For the child navigating shifting family dynamics and the complexity of identity, this story offers a tender look at wha
Ages 10–14
Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Misadventure
Lewis Hancox
Lewis Hancox shares the highs and lows of growing up transgender in the 2000s in this award-shortlisted graphic memoir.
Ages 14–18
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
Beating Heart Baby
Lio Min
Santi and Suwa find themselves drawn together by music, anime, and a mysterious shared past that resurfaces just as they
Ages 14–18
Transgender Lives
Kirstin Cronn-Mills
For teens exploring their own identity or seeking to understand the experiences of others, this nonfiction guide provide
Ages 12–18
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
What Happened to Lani Garver
Carol Plum-Ucci
For teens navigating the pressure to be perfect while hiding personal struggles like illness, eating disorders, or the f
Ages 14–18
Speak Up!
Confronting LGBTQ+ Discrimination
Avery Elizabeth Hurt
A supportive guide for children navigating LGBTQ+ identity or seeking to become active allies in the face of discriminat
Ages 10–14
In Case You're Curious: Questions about Sex from Young People with Answers from the Experts
Planned Parenthood
For the teenager or preteen with big questions about their changing body, relationships, and identity who needs honest,
Ages 12–18
The Boy in the Dress
David Walliams
Dennis is a star soccer player with a secret love for fashion, but wearing a dress to school puts his spot in the champi
Ages 8–12
Wildthorn
Jane Eagland
Trapped in a Victorian asylum under a false name, Louisa must fight to escape a system designed to silence her and recla
Ages 14–18
