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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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Between Perfect and Real
Ray Stoeve
Dean is tired of the world mislabeling him. By stepping into the role of Romeo in the school play, he finally finds a wa
Ages 14–18
Trans+
Kathryn Gonzales, Karen Rayne
For the teen or young adult navigating the complexities of gender identity, this guide offers supportive insights on tra
Ages 12–18
Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope
Jodie Patterson
For the child who feels their outside doesn't match their inside. This story offers a gentle path for families to suppor
Ages 4–8
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Being Jazz
Jazz Jennings
Jazz Jennings shares her real-life journey of growing up transgender and finding the courage to live as her true self fr
Ages 12–18
Joy, to the World
Kai Shappley, Lisa Bunker
For the child who needs to see that their true self is worth celebrating, even when the world feels like it's trying to
Ages 8–12
Symptoms of Being Human
Jeff Garvin
Riley Cavanaugh starts an anonymous blog to process life as a gender-fluid teenager, balancing the safety of the interne
Ages 14–18
Jumpstart the World
Catherine Ryan Hyde
For the teenager navigating the complexities of identity, prejudice, and unexpected friendships while finding their own
Ages 14–18
The Passing Playbook
Isaac Fitzsimons
Spencer loves his new soccer team, but his joy is threatened when a required birth certificate reveals he is trans. Winn
Ages 12–18
Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester, The
Maya MacGregor
For the teenager seeking a sense of belonging while navigating neurodivergence, gender identity, and the weight of a pai
Ages 14–18
Remixed Classics #5
Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix
Anna-Marie McLemore
For the teen exploring the intersections of identity and heritage while longing to find where they truly belong in a wor
Ages 14–18
Cheer Up!: Love and Pompoms
Crystal Frasier
For teens navigating the pressure to fit in while staying true to their identity, this graphic novel explores finding ac
Ages 14–18
Happy Families
Tanita S. Davis
For the teenager processing a parent's transition, this story navigates the complexities of shifting family roles and th
Ages 12–18
Act Cool
Tobly McSmith
August leaves everything behind to escape a restrictive home, hoping a prestigious performing arts school is the stage w
Ages 14–18
The Dress in the Window
Robert Tregoning
A young boy works hard at his chores to save up for the beautiful red dress he saw in a shop window, dreaming of the per
Ages 4–8
The Year My Life Went down the Toilet
Jake Maia Arlow
Alison is juggling a new chronic illness diagnosis and her gender identity, but she might just find her community within
Ages 9–12
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
Itty-Bitty 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
grl2grl
Julie Anne Peters
Raw emotions and vulnerable moments define these stories of young women navigating first loves, gender identity, and the
Ages 14–18
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 #4
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
None of the Above
I. W. Gregorio
Kristin Lattimer’s world is upended when a doctor’s visit reveals she is intersex, forcing her to redefine her identity
Ages 14–18
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
