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14 Children's Books Starring Trans or Gender-Nonconforming Kids

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lin_thompson

Boston Public Library

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Celebrate Pride month with these picture and chapter books about kids who are transgender or gender-nonconforming. Looking for more LGBTQ+ reads for children? Check out the Children's section of the BPL's inaugural We Are Pride booklist: http://www.bpl.org/pride/.

By:

lin_thompson

Boston Public Library

15 items

15 items

Call Me Tree

Call Me Tree

by Gonzalez, Maya Christina

Book - 2014

A bilingual poetic tale that follows one child/tree from the depths of Mami/Earth to the heights of the sky, telling a story about being free to grow and ...Show more A bilingual poetic tale that follows one child/tree from the depths of Mami/Earth to the heights of the sky, telling a story about being free to grow and be who we are meant to be and honoring our relationship with the natural world. Gonzalez deliberately never identifies the main character as a boy or girl, instead letting the child grow and discover outside of labels. Show less

A bilingual poetic tale that follows one child/tree from the depths of Mami/Earth to the heights of the sky, telling a story about being free to grow and ...Show more A bilingual poetic tale that follows one child/tree from the depths of Mami/Earth to the heights of the sky, telling a story about being free to grow and be who we are meant to be and honoring our relationship with the natural world. Gonzalez deliberately never identifies the main character as a boy or girl, instead letting the child grow and discover outside of labels. Show less

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I Am Jazz!

I Am Jazz!

by Herthel, Jessica

Book - 2014

Presents the story of a transgender child who traces her early awareness that she is a girl in spite of male anatomy and the acceptance she finds through a wise doctor who explains her natural transgender status. Presents the story of a transgender child who traces her early awareness that she is a girl in spite of male anatomy and the acceptance she finds through a wise doctor who explains her natural transgender status. Show less

Presents the story of a transgender child who traces her early awareness that she is a girl in spite of male anatomy and the acceptance she finds through a wise doctor who explains her natural transgender status. Presents the story of a transgender child who traces her early awareness that she is a girl in spite of male anatomy and the acceptance she finds through a wise doctor who explains her natural transgender status. Show less

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Jacob's New Dress

Jacob's New Dress

by Hoffman, Sarah

Book - 2014

Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school too. Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school too. Show less

Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school too. Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school too. Show less

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I'm A Girl!

I'm A Girl!

by Ismail, Yasmeen

Book - 2016

When a rough and tumble little girl, who is sometimes mistaken for a boy, meets a boy who likes wearing princess dresses and playing with dolls, a wonderful friendship is born. When a rough and tumble little girl, who is sometimes mistaken for a boy, meets a boy who likes wearing princess dresses and playing with dolls, a wonderful friendship is born. Show less

When a rough and tumble little girl, who is sometimes mistaken for a boy, meets a boy who likes wearing princess dresses and playing with dolls, a wonderful friendship is born. When a rough and tumble little girl, who is sometimes mistaken for a boy, meets a boy who likes wearing princess dresses and playing with dolls, a wonderful friendship is born. Show less

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My Princess Boy

My Princess Boy

A Mom's Story About A Young Boy Who Loves to Dress up

by Kilodavis, Cheryl

Unknown - 2011

A four-year-old boy loves dressing up in princess clothing. "A nonfiction picture book about acceptance ... to give children and adults a tool to talk about unconditional friendship." A four-year-old boy loves dressing up in princess clothing. "A nonfiction picture book about acceptance ... to give children and adults a tool to talk about unconditional friendship." Show less

A four-year-old boy loves dressing up in princess clothing. "A nonfiction picture book about acceptance ... to give children and adults a tool to talk about unconditional friendship." A four-year-old boy loves dressing up in princess clothing. "A nonfiction picture book about acceptance ... to give children and adults a tool to talk about unconditional friendship." Show less

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One of A Kind Like Me

One of A Kind Like Me

Único Como Yo

by Mayeno, Laurin

Book - 2016

Danny knows exactly what he wants to be for tomorrow's parade, but will he find the princess costume of his dreams in time? A uniquely bully-free book about creative gender expression. Danny knows exactly what he wants to be for tomorrow's parade, but will he find the princess costume of his dreams in time? A uniquely bully-free book about creative gender expression. Show less

Danny knows exactly what he wants to be for tomorrow's parade, but will he find the princess costume of his dreams in time? A uniquely bully-free book about creative gender expression. Danny knows exactly what he wants to be for tomorrow's parade, but will he find the princess costume of his dreams in time? A uniquely bully-free book about creative gender expression. Show less

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Sparkle Boy

Sparkle Boy

by Newman, Lesléa

Book - 2017

Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has--a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet--but Jessie does not appro...Show more Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has--a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet--but Jessie does not approve. After two boys tease Casey about his appearance, Jessie evolves to a place of acceptance and celebration of her gender creative younger brother. Show less

Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has--a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet--but Jessie does not appro...Show more Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has--a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet--but Jessie does not approve. After two boys tease Casey about his appearance, Jessie evolves to a place of acceptance and celebration of her gender creative younger brother. Show less

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Introducing Teddy

Introducing Teddy

A Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship

by Walton, Jess

Book - 2016

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A Boy Named Queen

A Boy Named Queen

by Cassidy, Sara

Book - 2016

Evelyn befriends Queen, the new boy in town, who does not seem to get fazed by bullies and lives by his own rules, and soon begins to learn new things about the world and herself. Evelyn befriends Queen, the new boy in town, who does not seem to get fazed by bullies and lives by his own rules, and soon begins to learn new things about the world and herself. Show less

Evelyn befriends Queen, the new boy in town, who does not seem to get fazed by bullies and lives by his own rules, and soon begins to learn new things about the world and herself. Evelyn befriends Queen, the new boy in town, who does not seem to get fazed by bullies and lives by his own rules, and soon begins to learn new things about the world and herself. Show less

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The Pants Project

The Pants Project

by Clarke, Cat

Book - 2017

Eleven-year-old Liv fights to change the middle school dress code requiring girls to wear a skirt and, along the way, finds the courage to tell his moms he is meant to be a boy. Eleven-year-old Liv fights to change the middle school dress code requiring girls to wear a skirt and, along the way, finds the courage to tell his moms he is meant to be a boy. Show less

Eleven-year-old Liv fights to change the middle school dress code requiring girls to wear a skirt and, along the way, finds the courage to tell his moms he is meant to be a boy. Eleven-year-old Liv fights to change the middle school dress code requiring girls to wear a skirt and, along the way, finds the courage to tell his moms he is meant to be a boy. Show less

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Lily and Dunkin

Lily and Dunkin

by Gephart, Donna

Book - 2016

Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you're in the eighth-grade...Show more Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you're in the eighth-grade. Norbert Dorfman, nicknamed Dunkin Dorfman, is bipolar and has just moved from the New Jersey town he's called home for the past thirteen years. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse. One summer morning, Lily Jo McGrother meets Dunkin Dorfman, and their lives forever change. Show less

Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you're in the eighth-grade...Show more Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you're in the eighth-grade. Norbert Dorfman, nicknamed Dunkin Dorfman, is bipolar and has just moved from the New Jersey town he's called home for the past thirteen years. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse. One summer morning, Lily Jo McGrother meets Dunkin Dorfman, and their lives forever change. Show less

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George

George

by Gino, Alex

Book - 2015

When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a sec...Show more When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part...because she's a boy. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte -- but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all. Show less

When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a sec...Show more When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part...because she's a boy. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte -- but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all. Show less

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The Other Boy

The Other Boy

by Hennessey, M. G

Book - 2016

Shane Woods is 12 years old and finally starting testosterone. But he isn’t out to his classmates, and when a bully finds information from his old school that could reveal his secret, Shane must show everyone he’s still the same boy he was before. Shane Woods is 12 years old and finally starting testosterone. But he isn’t out to his classmates, and when a bully finds information from his old school that could reveal his secret, Shane must show everyone he’s still the same boy he was before. Show less

Shane Woods is 12 years old and finally starting testosterone. But he isn’t out to his classmates, and when a bully finds information from his old school that could reveal his secret, Shane must show everyone he’s still the same boy he was before. Shane Woods is 12 years old and finally starting testosterone. But he isn’t out to his classmates, and when a bully finds information from his old school that could reveal his secret, Shane must show everyone he’s still the same boy he was before. Show less

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Gracefully Grayson

Gracefully Grayson

by Polonsky, Ami

Book - 2014

Grayson, a transgender twelve-year-old, learns to accept her true identity and share it with the world. Grayson, a transgender twelve-year-old, learns to accept her true identity and share it with the world. Show less

Grayson, a transgender twelve-year-old, learns to accept her true identity and share it with the world. Grayson, a transgender twelve-year-old, learns to accept her true identity and share it with the world. Show less

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Who Are You?

Who Are You?

The Kid's Guide to Gender Identity

by Pessin-Whedbee, Brook

Book - 2017

This brightly illustrated children's book provides a straightforward introduction to gender for anyone aged 5+. It presents clear and direct language for ...Show more This brightly illustrated children's book provides a straightforward introduction to gender for anyone aged 5+. It presents clear and direct language for understanding and talking about how we experience gender: our bodies, our expression and our identity. An interactive three-layered wheel included in the book is a simple, yet powerful, tool to clearly demonstrate the difference between our body, how we express ourselves through our clothes and hobbies, and our gender identity. Ideal for use in the classroom or at home, a short page-by-page guide for adults at the back of the book further explains the key concepts and identifies useful discussion points. Show less

This brightly illustrated children's book provides a straightforward introduction to gender for anyone aged 5+. It presents clear and direct language for ...Show more This brightly illustrated children's book provides a straightforward introduction to gender for anyone aged 5+. It presents clear and direct language for understanding and talking about how we experience gender: our bodies, our expression and our identity. An interactive three-layered wheel included in the book is a simple, yet powerful, tool to clearly demonstrate the difference between our body, how we express ourselves through our clothes and hobbies, and our gender identity. Ideal for use in the classroom or at home, a short page-by-page guide for adults at the back of the book further explains the key concepts and identifies useful discussion points. Show less

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