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Gender Identity & Expression
Books for Gender Identity & Expression
Books for Gender Identity & Expression – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
287 books
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Chapter Books
(49)
Young Adult
(43)
Graphic Novels
(19)
Middle Grade
(7)
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9–12
13+
Just Being Fred
Julia Coldicott
Fred looks like a frog to everyone else, but inside he knows he is a duck, leading him on a gentle journey of self-accep
Ages 3–7
Ziggy Stardust & Me
James Brandon
For the teenager navigating the pressure to change who they are while finding hope and healing in the transformative pow
Ages 14–18
No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves
Lee Wind
For the teen or young adult exploring the history of identity and the courageous lives of LGBTQ+ figures throughout time
Ages 12–18
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Were I Not a Girl: The Inspiring and True Story of Dr. James Barry
Lisa Robinson
For the child who feels they don't quite fit the expectations of others, this biography of a pioneering 19th century sur
Ages 4–9
Don't Look Now
Ed Briant
For the teen or young adult exploring identity and self-expression, this campy tribute to sci-fi explores the freedom of
Ages 14–18
One Half from the East
Nadia Hashimi
For the child navigating rigid expectations or questioning their place in the world. A young girl explores freedom and i
Ages 8–12
Coming Out Together: Memoirs on the LGBTQ+ Experience
Shannon Ronan
For individuals seeking courage and community while navigating the journey of sharing their LGBTQ+ identity with family,
Ages 14–18
Red: A Crayon's Story
Michael Hall
For the child who feels pressured to be someone they aren't. A misunderstood crayon discovers that his true talent is hi
Ages 4–8
The Honeys
Ryan La Sala
Searching for the truth about his sister's death, Mars enters a summer academy where toxic traditions and terrifying sec
Ages 14–18
Red Rocket Readers
Seal on the Loose
Pam Holden
For the teenager navigating the beautiful, complex terrain of first love while discovering who they are and finding wher
Ages 12–18
Gender Identity for Kids
Andy Passchier
Clear definitions of gender identity and expression help kids understand themselves and learn how to treat everyone they
Ages 8–12
The Sunbearer Duology #1
The Sunbearer Trials
Aiden Thomas
Teo, a transgender demigod, enters a brutal competition where heroes must fight to fuel the sun stones that protect thei
Ages 13–18
Sex is a Funny Word: a Book about Bodies, Feelings, and YOU
Cory Silverberg
For the child asking big questions about bodies and boundaries. This inclusive guide uses comics to explore gender, feel
Ages 8–12
Remixed Classics #9
Most Ardently
Gabe Cole Novoa
Regency England meets a new perspective as a trans boy seeks a future where he can love openly in this heartwrenching re
Ages 14–18
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
Wayward Children #1
Every Heart a Doorway
Seanan McGuire
Nancy returns from a magical land to find a house full of children desperate to go back to their own worlds, only to dis
Ages 14–18
Freak Show
James St. James
Billy Bloom refuses to play by the rules at his new conservative prep school, launching a bold and fabulous protest by r
Ages 14–18
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
Infinity Alchemist #1
Infinity Alchemist
Kacen Callender
Three young alchemists embark on a spellbinding quest that brings them face-to-face with dangerous truths, extraordinary
Ages 14–18
Discworld #31
Monstrous Regiment
Terry Pratchett
Polly Perks disguises herself as a soldier to find her lost brother, only to end up in a makeshift regiment with a coffe
Ages 12–18
Kapaemahu
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
For children exploring what it means to be more than one thing, this legend celebrates the beauty of diverse spirits and
Ages 4–10
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
Queer and Fearless
Rob Sanders
For the child curious about LGBTQ+ history and looking for role models who stood up for fairness and identity.
Ages 8–12
Dress Codes for Small Towns
Courtney Stevens
For the teenager grappling with who they are while living under the watchful eyes of a small religious community.
Ages 14–18
