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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)
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(19)
Middle Grade
(7)
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3–5
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9–12
13+
Upstaged
Robin Easter
Final bows and secret crushes collide at theater camp as Ash manages a huge production while trying not to drift away fr
Ages 8–12
Raven #2
Raven's Ribbons
Tasha Spillett
Raven loves the swirling rainbow of ribbon skirts at Round Dances and hopes his grandmother can see that boys can lead t
Ages 4–8
Hard Love #2
Love & Lies
Ellen Wittlinger
Sixteen-year-old John searches for a sense of belonging as he navigates a complicated new connection with a fellow outsi
Ages 14–18
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Frankie & Bug
Gayle Forman
For the child navigating a lonely summer or questioning why people treat others differently, this story celebrates the p
Ages 8–12
Rough, Tough Charley
Verla Kay
Rhyming verses follow the fearless Charley Parkhurst, an orphan who outran expectations to become a respected stagecoach
Ages 5–9
Being LGBTQ in America
LGBTQ Discrimination in America
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
Understanding the intersection of Black American culture and LGBTQ identity is essential to grasping the full story of e
Ages 11–18
Being LGBTQ in America
LGBTQ Social Movements in America
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
You will learn about the courageous people and key turning points that have defined the fight for LGBTQ rights and inclu
Ages 11–18
Ida
Alison Evans
For the teenager grappling with 'what-ifs' and the pressure of choosing a path, this story explores finding your true se
Ages 14–18
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
Dashka Slater
Two lives collide on an Oakland bus in this gripping account of a real-life crime that forced a community to reckon with
Ages 14–18
Stay Gold
Tobly McSmith
Pony and Georgia navigate a spark of attraction complicated by hidden identities and the risks of opening up about the p
Ages 14–18
Skating on Mars
Caroline Huntoon
Veronica wants to be known as Mars, but finding a place on the ice becomes a challenge when figure skating competitions
Ages 8–12
Queerceañera
Alex Crespo
Joaquin prepares for his eighteenth birthday celebration and his first date in this joyful story of family, identity, an
Ages 13–18
Transmogrify!: 14 Fantastical Tales of Trans Magic
G. Haron Davis
Magic, horror, and science fiction collide in these stories where trans and nonbinary characters claim their identities
Ages 12–18
Bill's New Frock
Anne Fine
Bill Simpson wakes up as a girl and has to navigate a day at school in a pink dress. He quickly realizes that people tre
Ages 7–10
This is Our Rainbow: 16 Stories of Her, Him, Them and Us
Katherine Locke and Nicole Melleby, Eds.
For the child exploring their identity or looking for their community, this inclusive anthology offers 16 stories that c
Ages 8–12
And Round Me Rings
Ann Spencer
For the young reader exploring their own identity or navigating the complexities of finding where they truly belong in a
Ages 8–12
Under Shifting Stars
Alexandra Latos
For siblings navigating the heavy silence of loss while finding the courage to embrace their neurodivergence and true ge
Ages 12–18
Queerstory: An Infographic History of the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights
T.J. Kirby
Bold infographics and colorful timelines map out a century of landmark events, key figures, and statistics in the fight
Ages 12–18
The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
Michael Leali
For the child who feels invisible in what they're learning at school or looking for their place in history while navigat
Ages 8–12
Being You: A First Conversation About Gender (First Conversations)
Megan Madison & Jessica Ralli
For parents looking to discuss gender identity and stereotypes with toddlers using clear, affirming, and age-appropriate
Ages 2–5
Sparkle Boy
Lesléa Newman
For the child who loves to shimmer and shine, and the family learning that being yourself is the most beautiful thing of
Ages 4–8
All Out #1
All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages
Saundra Mitchell
For the teen seeking to see themselves in the tapestry of time, this collection proves that queer joy and identity have
Ages 14–18
Mary Wears What She Wants
Keith Negley
Mary Edwards Walker defied every rule of her time, serving as a Civil War surgeon and becoming the only woman to ever re
Ages 4–8
Queer History A to Z
Robin Stevenson
For the child curious about why we celebrate Pride or how people have fought for the right to be themselves through the
Ages 6–10
