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Transgender and gender nonconforming people (think Caitlyn Jenner or Ruby Rose) are gaining more visibility as they find the courage to come out and live publicly as the most authentic versions of themselves. Around his third birthday, my son started showing signs of gender nonconformity - wearing a dress, growing his hair out and only playing with dolls while insisting he was boy and preferring masculine pronouns.

My husband and I have been committed to showing our son positive examples of differently gendered people in literature. We've read the following books countless times and always encourage an open dialogue about what it means to be a boy, a girl, a human. More importantly, we use these books to teach about love, acceptance, equality, empathy, and the beauty of diversity. Read these books to your child to help them better understand their gender identity and be a better friend to the boy who has long hair and wears a skirt or the girl with the short spiked hair who only wears pants.

by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings, illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas

From the time she was 2-years-old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She loved pink and dressing up as a mermaid and didn't feel like herself in boys' clothes. Though they were always loving, her family was confused - until they took her to a doctor who said that Jazz was transgender and that she was born that way. Jazz's story is based on her real-life experience and she tells it in a simple, clear way that will be appreciated by picture book readers, their parents, and teachers.

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This week, GLAAD released the findings from its fourth annual Accelerating Acceptance report, a national survey that measures American attitudes toward LGBTQ people and issues. For the first time, the 2018 report found a decrease in acceptance of LGBTQ people. Less than half of non-LGBTQ adults reported being "very" or "somewhat" comfortable with LGBTQ people across seven situations. This is a significant decline from the previous year and the first time the report has shown a drop in acceptance for LGBTQ people. There was also a significant increase in the number of LGBTQ people who experienced discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. "In a single year, we've seen significant declines from what had been an increasingly accepting America to one now less supportive. And this lost ground of acceptance cuts across many in American society", said John Gerzema, CEO of The Harris Poll.

To promote awareness of children's books that uplift LGBTQIA+ voices, history, and culture, The Conscious Kid has put together a list of 21 recommended reads. The books are relevant for ages 0-18 so can be used across all age groups to provide early and diverse LGBTQIA+ representation.

Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders, illustrated by Steven Salerno: The very first picture book about the remarkable and inspiring story of the Gay Pride Flag!In this deeply moving and empowering true story, young readers will trace the life of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings in 1978 with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today''s world. A story of love, hope, equality, and pride. To be released April 10, 2018. Ages 4-8.

Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love: While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes - and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heart, Jessica Love's author-illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality. Ages 4-8.

Large Fears by Myles E. Johnson, illustrated by Kendrick Daye: " This bookaims to create a space for queer Black boys in children's literature and help young kids of color see themselves reflected in the stories that they read. It tells the story of Jeremiah Nebula ― a Black boy who loves pink things. Jeremiah Nebula longs to travel to Mars where he thinks he will find people and things that accept him rather than shame or alienation for being different from other young Black boys in his life. According to Johnson, this longing leads to a daydream that causes Nebula to confront several fears he would have about going to Mars. The story follows him as he lands on different stars that symbolize different fears he has along his journey." (HuffPost, Queer Voices) Ages 4-8.

The Boy & The Bindi by Vivek Shraya, illustrated by Rajni Perera: A five-year-old South Asian boy becomes fascinated with his mother's bindi, the red dot commonly worn by Hindu women to indicate the point at which creation begins, and wishes to have one of his own. Rather than chastise her son, she agrees to it, and teaches him about its cultural significance, allowing the boy to discover the magic of the bindi, which in turn gives him permission to be more fully himself. Beautifully illustrated by Rajni Perera, The Boy & the Bindi is a joyful celebration of gender and cultural difference. Ages 4-8.

When You Look Out the Window: How Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin Built a Community by Gayle E. Pitman, illustrated by Christopher Lyles: This is a picture book about Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, one of San Francisco's most well-known and politically active lesbian couples. In this story, Phyllis and Del point out landmarks through the city that can be seen out their window. The Reader's Note describes how Phyllis and Del left their mark on each of these sites. This is a unique way to introduce children to untold stories in history while also being a clever tribute to two notable women. Ages 4-8.

Sparkle Boy by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Maria Mola: Casey loves to play with his blocks, puzzles, and dump truck, but he also loves things that sparkle, shimmer, and glitter. When his older sister, Jessie, shows off her new shimmery skirt, Casey wants to wear a shimmery skirt too. When Jessie comes home from a party with glittery nails, Casey wants glittery nails too. And when Abuelita visits wearing an armful of sparkly bracelets, Casey gets one to wear, just like Jessie. The adults in Casey's life embrace his interests, but Jessie isn't so sure. Boys aren't supposed to wear sparkly, shimmery, glittery things. Then, when older boys at the library tease Casey for wearing "girl" things, Jessie realizes that Casey has the right to be himself and wear whatever he wants. Why can't both she and Casey love all things shimmery, glittery, and sparkly? Here is a sweet, heartwarming story about acceptance, respect, and the freedom to be yourself in a world where any gender expression should be celebrated. Sparkly things are for everyone to enjoy! Ages 4-8.

Daddy, Papa and Me by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Carol Thompson: Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its daddies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together. Share the loving bond between same-sex parents and their children. Ages 0-5.

I Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings, illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas: From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She loved pink and dressing up as a mermaid and didn't feel like herself in boys' clothing. This confused her family, until they took her to a doctor who said that Jazz was transgender and that she was born that way. Jazz's story is based on her real-life experience. Ages 4-8.

And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, illustrated by Henry Cole: The heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family. At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo got the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own. Ages 2-5.

Heather Has Two Mommies by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Laura Cornell: Heather has two mommies. When Heather goes to school for the first time, someone asks her about her daddy, but Heather doesn't have a daddy. Then something interesting happens. When Heather and her classmates all draw pictures of their families, not one drawing is the same. It doesn't matter who makes up a family, the teacher says, because "the most important thing about a family is that all the people in it love one another." Ages 3-7.

From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea by Kai Cheng Thom, illustrated by Wai-Yant Li and Kai Yun Ching: In the magical time between night and day, when both the sun and the moon are in the sky, a child is born in a little blue house on a hill. And Miu Lan is not just any child, but one who can change into any shape they can imagine. The only problem is they can't decide what to be: A boy or a girl? A bird or a fish? A flower or a shooting star? At school, though, they must endure inquisitive looks and difficult questions from the other children, and they have trouble finding friends who will accept them for who they are. But they find comfort in the loving arms of their mother, who always offers them the same loving refrain: "whatever you dream of / i believe you can be / from the stars in the sky to the fish in the sea." In this captivating book about gender, identity, and the acceptance of the differences between us, Miu Lan faces many questions about who they are and who they may be. Ages 3-8.

They She He Me, Free to Be! by Maya & Matthew Gonzales: They She He Me, Free to Be shows many gender presentations under each pronoun and invites even more. A go-to place to help keep the conversations alive, break down assumptions of who is "she" or "he" and expand beyond the binary to include "they" and more. Ages 3-7.

Mommy, Mama, and Me by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Carol Thompson: Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its mommies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together. Ages 0-5.

George by Alex Gino: 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. Ages 9-12.

History is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera: When Griffin's first love and ex-boyfriend, Theo, dies in a drowning accident, his universe implodes. Even though Theo had moved to California for college and started seeing Jackson, Griffin never doubted Theo would come back to him when the time was right. But now, the future he's been imagining for himself has gone far off course. To make things worse, the only person who truly understands his heartache is Jackson. But no matter how much they open up to each other, Griffin's downward spiral continues. If Griffin is ever to rebuild his future, he must first confront his history, every last heartbreaking piece in the puzzle of his life. Ages 14 and up.

Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli: Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out - without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met. Incredibly funny and poignant, this twenty-first-century coming-of-age, coming out story - wrapped in a geek romance - is a knockout of a debut novel by Becky Albertalli. Ages 12-18.

Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann: Alice had her whole summer planned. Nonstop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with the smallest dash of adulting―working at the library to pay her share of the rent. The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she's asexual). Alice is done with dating―no thank you, do not pass go, stick a fork in her, done. But then Alice meets Takumi and she can't stop thinking about him or the rom com-grade romance feels she did not ask for (uncertainty, butterflies, and swoons, oh my!). When her blissful summer takes an unexpected turn and Takumi becomes her knight with a shiny library-employee badge (close enough), Alice has to decide if she's willing to risk their friendship for a love that might not be reciprocated―or understood. Ages 13 and up.

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera: On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and bisexual Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They're going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they're both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There's an app for that. It's called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure - to live a lifetime in a single day. Ages 13 and up.

Being Jazz: My Life as a Transgender Teen by Jazz Jennings: Jazz Jennings is one of the youngest and most prominent voices in the national discussion about gender identity. At the age of five, Jazz transitioned to life as a girl, with the support of her parents. A year later, her parents allowed her to share her incredible journey in her first Barbara Walters interview, aired at a time when the public was much less knowledgeable or accepting of the transgender community. This groundbreaking interview was followed over the years by other high-profile interviews, a documentary, the launch of her YouTube channel, a picture book, and her own reality TV series - I Am Jazz - making her one of the most recognizable activists for transgender teens, children, and adults. In her remarkable memoir, Jazz reflects on these very public experiences and how they have helped shape the mainstream attitude toward the transgender community. Ages 12 and up.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz: "Some boys just know they're gay," writer Benjamin Alire Saenz said. "And I think other boys don't know, and then they start discovering that. And that's the book." Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two Mexican-American boys meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship - the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be. Ages 14-18.

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20 Must-Read LGBTQIA+ Children's Books - The Conscious Kid - Medium

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This week, GLAAD released the findings from its fourth annual Accelerating Acceptance report, a national survey that measures American attitudes toward LGBTQ people and issues. For the first time, the 2018 report found a decrease in acceptance of LGBTQ people. Less than half of non-LGBTQ adults reported being "very" or "somewhat" comfortable with LGBTQ people across seven situations.

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This page offers a brief summary and review of picture books with trans and gender diverse characters. Please note that character pronouns and names are used as they appear in the books.
10,000 Dresses
Marcus Ewert & Rex Ray, 2008, Seven Stories Press

Website: http://catalog.sevenstories.com/products/dresses

Bailey has dreams about imaginative different dresses which she wears, and wants a dress for herself. Her family don't understand, telling her that boys don't wear dresses. She sees an older girl making dresses and together they make mirror dresses and wear them.

This award-winning book has engaging illustrations which are bright and bold, and the story is told from Bailey's point of view as she attempts to assert her gender identity. This book refers to Bailey using (preferred) female pronouns throughout, with her only family referring to her as a 'boy'. While this affirms Bailey's gender identity, it may be confusing for children, particularly as Bailey never explicitly says she's a 'girl', only that she doesn't feel like a boy. Bailey's family are depicted in gender stereotyped locations/activities.

Themes: transgender, trans girl, clothing
About Chris
Nina Benedetto, 2015, CreateSpace

Website: http://wonderwisdombooks.com/about-chris

This book is written from the perspective of a teacher, who tells the 'true story' of Chris. Chris is presented as a stereotypical boy - who loves playing with trucks, drawing super heroes, using facepaint to draw scars, and playing a pirate for Halloween. When asked who that 'great little boy' was, the teacher would answer by saying 'that's Christina', much to the dismay of Chris. Chris explains he is a girl from his belly button down but a boy from his belly button up and his teacher tells him she understands and believes him.

This is a very simply story, showing how a teacher comes to understand that Chris is a boy. The use of the words 'true story' may help readers/listeners to support the ideas presented. As with so many books, gender stereotypes are heavily drawn on.

Themes: transgender, trans boy, teacher
The Adventures of Tina & Jordan
Jessica Lam, 2013, Xlibris LLC

Website: https://www.facebook.com/tinaandjordan/

Tina does not like to act like a 'girl' or do 'girl things' like her family taught her. She tries on her Daddy's cowboy hat, hiding her hair under it so she looks like a boy. She goes to the park and stops some boys on the playground from teasing another boy (Jordan) who is wearing a pink towel on his head to approximate long hair and holding a doll. Tina and Jordan are accepting of each others' gender preferences and become friends. Jordan's mum helps Tina's mum to be accepting, and Tina's mum tells Tina she loves her how she is.

This book focuses on friendship between two gender non-conforming children. It also includes mother support and acceptance. However, the language of approximation is used (e.g. 'like a boy', 'really a girl', 'pretend I'm a boy') and it is unclear what the message of the book is. Furthermore, there is a strong focus on naming gender-typed activities (e.g. climbing trees) in order to cross the binary.

Themes: gender diversity, gender non-conformity, friendship, mother support, teasing
The Adventures of Tulip The Birthday Wish Fairy
S. Bear Bergman & Suzy Malik, 2012, Flamingo Rampant

Website: http://www.flamingorampant.com/tulip.html

Tulip receives birthday wishes from children who have turned 9 all over the US and Canada. One day, Tulip receives a wish from David 'to be a girl named Daniela'. He doesn't know what to do so he consults the entry 'Gender Change' in the Wish Fairy Rule Book which tells him to see the Wish Fairy Captain. The Wish Fairy Captain explains Daniela's wish to Tulip and tells him how to make her wish come true. Tulip continues to grant wishes to help Daniela and becomes the special Gender Wish fairy.

This book affirms Daniela's gender identity, with the Wish Fairy Captain explaining to Tulip that they have to 'help' her. However, this explanation draws on gender as a natural binary where there are only boys and girls, who are paired opposites, and the Wish Fairy Captain is positioned as an expert. There is little attention to Daniela herself in the book. She's depicted as receiving gender stereotyped items, with her 'boys' ice skates' replaced by 'pretty figure skates'. This book is lengthy, with some sentences which don't seem pertinent to the storyline.

Themes: transgender, trans girl, wish fairy, imaginative
All I Want to Be Is Me
Phyllis Rothblatt, 2011, CreateSpace

Website: http://www.alliwanttobeisme.com

This book tells the story of multiple children who are transgender or gender diverse through rhyming and repeated messages. Some characters are transgender, others have non-binary genders. All characters are asking to be allowed to be themselves.

This book celebrates gender diversity, including the possibility to identify as having a non-binary gender. This is done via the inclusion of multiple characters which may be potentially confusing for children.

Themes: transgender, gender diversity, non-binary genders, multiple characters, celebratory
Are You a Boy or a Girl?
Karleen Pendleton Jiménez, 2000, Green Dragon Press

Website: http://people.trentu.ca/~kpendletonjimenez/books.html

This book loosely tells the story of the author's life as a girl who liked to engage in a range of activities, and had short hair. It focuses on other people not understanding that girls do not have to like 'girl things', and other children asking 'Are you a boy or a girl?' because of things such as her short hair cut and interest in particular toys. Each time she is asked this, the girl answers back 'I'm a girl', more assertively each time. She is sad she's asked this because she likes doing things without thinking about acting like a girl or a boy. Her mama supports her and says while others may not understand, knowing you can do anything is the best way to live.

This book has a strong argument that there should not be 'girl things' or boy things', just things that any child can do. However, to make this argument, the book draws on ideas of 'girl things' and 'boy things', and the author is the only child to break out of these, although her mama asserts that there have always been 'girls who like to do boy things and boys who like to do girl things'. Each child who asks 'Are you a boy or a girl?' is mentioned using a gender-typed description (e.g. 'Dionne in the dangly earrings'). The story is accompanied by black and white photos and sketches which may not engage children.

Themes: gender non-conformity, emotions, mother support
Are You A Boy or Are You A Girl?
Sarah Savage & Fox Fisher, 2015, TQUAL Books

Website: http://sarah-savage.com/product/book/

Tiny has moved to a new town and is about to start at a new school. Tiny tells the reader about liking lots of different toys, activities, and clothes which are not limited by gender stereotypes. When Tiny goes to school, a boy called Buster picks on Tiny several times about Tiny's name and whether Tiny is a girl or a boy, and is reprimanded by the teacher. Tiny is asked several times throughout the book 'are a boy or a girl?', but doesn't answer until the last page when Tiny says 'I am me!'.

This story shows a child who is interested in a variety of pursuits and is not restricted by gender expectations. However, most of the supporting characters are shown in gender-stereotyped activities and clothing.

Themes: non-binary gender, gender diversity
Backwards Day
S. Bear Bergman & K.D. Diamond, 2012, Flamingo Rampant

Website: http://www.flamingorampant.com/backwardsday.html

Backwards Day occurs on the planet Tenalp once a year. On this day everything is backwards, including gender, where girls become boys and vice versa. Andrea loves Backwards Day because she wants to be a boy every day. One Backwards Day, Andrea woke up and found she was still a girl and was very sad to miss her favourite day. However, the next day she woke up to find she was a boy, which also happened the day after. Andrea told her mum to call her 'Andy'. Andy's mum and dad took him to see a 'Backwardsologist' who explains that being a girl was actually backwards for Andy. Andy is much happier than he was previously.

This book is creatively imagined, set on a (very earth-like) planet, where all of the characters are different colours. It is one of the few books to depict a trans boy. However, it largely draws on stereotyped clothing and interests and the idea that boys and girls are fundamentally different, although attempts at times to critique this. The 'Backwardsologist' is positioned as an expert needed to affirm Andy's gender identity, and Andy's parents do not seem to understand his affirmed gender. The book is slightly long and is written in a font which may make it difficult to read aloud.

Themes: transgender, trans boy, imaginative
Be Who You Are
Jennifer Carr & Ben Rumback, 2010, AuthorHouse

Website: http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000381681/Be-Who-You-Are.aspx

Nick has always felt like a girl. His parents support him but Nick still presents as a boy in public, including at school. Nick visits Dr Bee who supports the family for Nick to transition to live as her affirmed gender identity, with her chosen name Hope. Her younger brother Will doesn't understand at first and is unsure how this will impact their sibling relationship. He is reassured by Hope who tells him that she is still the same person. Some people don't understand but her family love her and Hope is happy.

This book addresses a range of issues (school, sibling relationship) and Hope's parents are supportive throughout. However, clinical language is used (e.g. 'girl brain', 'wrong body') and there is a focus on health professional intervention. Hope's pronoun and name change occur only after having visited a health professional for a second time. There is also a focus on being able to have long hair and wear dresses, and many characters are shown in gender-typed clothes.

Themes: transgender, trans girl, doctor, parents supportive, sibling relationship, clothing
But, I'm Not a Boy!
Katie Leone & Alison Pfeifer, 2014, CreateSpace

Website: https://www.facebook.com/KTLBooks

Sarah was sad because nobody knew she was a girl and everybody thought she was a boy. Her parents called her David but she felt like Sarah. She didn't want to engage in activities she did like playing ball, war, or wrestling or building a treehouse but would rather play dress ups and dolls and bake. Sarah's parents knew she was sad and asked him why this was the case. Sarah tells them she is not a boy but is a girl, called Sarah. Her parents are shocked/surprised and had not heard of something like this before but support her as their daughter.

This book uses Sarah's preferred pronoun and name throughout. However it features heavily gender-typed activities and clothes (sports, war, wrestling, cowboys, dress ups, dolls, baking) and minor characters all engage in gender-typed activities.

Themes: transgender, trans girl, parents supportive, friendship
Everybody thought I was a boy!
Anisa Varasteh & Sholeh Pardakhtim, 2018.

Website: https://anisabeeta.wixsite.com/anisabeeta/product-page/sam
The Gender Fairy
Jo Hirst & Libby Wirt, 2015, Oban Road Publishing

Website: http://www.thegenderfairy.com

A beautiful, simple, story about a gender fairy, who affirms to two children that they can be who they are, rather than who they are expected to be on the basis of their assigned sex. Written in simple, clear, language, the story avoids the problems associated with changing pronouns or gender stereotyped behaviours or clothing evident in other books. Instead, the book does an excellent job of emphasising that sex is an assignation that does not determine gender; that what matters is how children experience their gender (as opposed to their assigned sex); and that children have the right to acceptance. Importantly, the book goes even further by finishing with a question about whether it matters if the fairy themselves is a boy or a girl. Overall, this book does an excellent job of challenging assumptions about how we talk and think about gender in ways that will be understandable to young readers.

Themes: transgender, gendered expectations, affirmation
Goblinheart: A Fairy Tale
Brett Axel & Terra Bidlespacher, 2012, East Waterfront Press

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Goblinheart/

Julep will soon be coming of age and the elders have said Julep will grow up to be a fairy, despite wanting to be a goblin. Julep grows wings but joins the new goblins rather than the new fairies. The elders allow Julep to stay with the goblins for the day, presuming Julep will be happy to be with the fairies the following day. Julep makes a vest to hold down wings and gauntlets with stone claws and continues with the other goblins. They meet another tribe, who see Julep's wings. Julep tells them about being a goblin on the inside. Julep supports a member of the other tribe, Tuck, who will become a goblin while feeling like a fairy.

This book manages to avoid the use of gender pronouns, although it seems that fairies appear to be female and goblins male. Species change may not necessarily be understood as a metaphor for transgender.

Themes: species change, no gender pronouns
The Great Big Body Book
Mary Hoffman & Ros Asquith, 2016, Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Website: https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781847808721/The-Great-Big-Body-Book.html
A House for Everyone
Jo Hirst & Naomi Bardoff, 2018, Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Website: https://www.jkp.com/uk/a-house-for-everyone-2.html

This book focuses on the friendship amongst a group of gender diverse children. The children are working together to build a house made of branches to play in together. Each character is introduced to the reader, including their name, gender, pronouns, and things they like to do.

This is one of the few books to explore gender diversity beyond binaries and is affirming of all of the characters' genders using carefully chosen words to describe them. The book celebrates gender diversity and friendship. Rather than being a story-driven book, it focuses on telling the reader that children can be diverse in their genders and explains what this might look like. While this could appear simplistic for older readers, it will be useful for discussing gender diversity with all children, and for gender diverse children to recognise themselves amongst the characters.

Themes: gender diversity, non-binary genders, friendship, multiple characters, affirmation

Jessica Herthel, Jazz Jennings & Shelagh McNicholas, 2014, Penguin

Website: http://www.transkidspurplerainbow.org/jazzs-book-i-am-jazz-is-now-out-2/

Jazz tells the story of her life so far, telling the reader about her favourite things to do and her family. Jazz explains that she is not like her best friends because she is transgender. She says that her family were initially confused but were then very supportive, and received lots of help from a doctor. Jazz encounters difficulties at school in terms of being expected to use the boys' bathroom and play on the boys' team in gym class, which are resolved. Jazz is fine with being different and is happy.

The fact that this is Jazz telling her own story makes it very engaging. Jazz has a supportive family, her preferred pronoun is used throughout (and the name she was given at birth is never mentioned), and she explains what the term transgender means to her. However, it draws on clinical language (e.g. 'girl brain') and a doctor and diagnosis is key to affirming her gender identity. It also features gender-typed clothes, activities, colours etc.

Themes: transgender, trans girl, autobiographical, family supportive, friendship, school, doctor
Introducing Teddy: A story about being yourself
Jessica Walton & Dougal MacPherson, 2016, Bloomsbury

Website: https://www.facebook.com/introducingteddy/

Errol and his teddy Thomas enjoying doing lots of things together including riding their bikes, planting vegetables, eating sandwiches in the tree house, having tea parties, and playing on the swing. One day Thomas needs to tell Errol something, although isn't sure he'll still want to be friends. Thomas says 'In my heart, I've always known that I'm a girl teddy, not a boy teddy. I wish my name was Tilly, not Thomas'. Errol says he doesn't care if Tilly is a girl teddy or a boy teddy and they find their friend Ava to play with them, and play lots of the things they enjoy doing together.

This book is a lovely story of friendship between Errol and Tilly, as well as Ava. It also manages to break gender stereotypes with Errol and his teddy engaging in the same activities at the start and end of the book.

Themes: transgender, friendship, teddy
Is That For A Boy or A Girl?
S. Bear Bergman & Rachel Dougherty, 2015, Flamingo Rampant

Website: http://www.flamingorampant.com/books.html

Tells the story of multiple different unnamed characters who are gender diverse, critiquing norms about gender in the process.

This book explicitly discusses and critiques social norms about gender. It also includes other forms of diversity in terms of skin colour and one child using a wheelchair. However, there are many characters which may be confusing for children and there is some gender-typing in its reversals (e.g. although a character who is presumably a boy likes reading he says it's not 'boyish'). The book is long and uses rhyming.

Themes: gender diversity, gender critique
Jacob's New Dress
Sarah Hoffman, Ian Hoffman & Chris Case, 2014, Albert Whitman & Company

Website: http://www.sarahandianhoffman.com/books/jacobs-new-dress/

Jacob likes playing dress-ups in dresses with his friend Emily, for which he is bullied by Christopher, a boy in his class. He asks his mum if he can wear a dress to school, but she isn't sure. He makes his own 'dress-thing' with a towel and wears it to school with the support of his mother but not his father. Christopher pulls off Jacob's 'dress-thing' which makes him very upset. Jacob asks his mum if she can help him make a 'real dress' to which she agrees, saying there are all sorts of ways to be a boy. Jacob wears the dress to school and finds courage to stand up to Christopher.

This is an engaging story about Jacob and his love of wearing dresses. He has a supportive mother and a friend Emily who he plays with. However, his father is not always clearly supportive, and many other characters are gender-normative.

Themes: gender non-conformity, dresses, friendship, teasing, mother support
Jesse's Dream Skirt
Bruce Mack & Marian Buchanan, 1979, Lollipop Power, Inc

Website: http://marianbuchanan.com/jesses-dream-skirt-the-project/

Jesse likes wearing dresses and skirts and dreams about a multi-coloured skirt which looks like colours on a top when he twirls in it. His mother helps him make a similar skirt which he wears to school. While his teacher Bruce likes his skirt, some of the other children don't, telling Jesse that boys don't wear dresses. Bruce talks to the class and explores with them why they are making fun of Jesse. A girl in the class says she is asked if she's a boy when she wears her baseball uniform. Many of the other students discuss similar things happening to them. Bruce and many of the other children use pieces of cloth to wear as skirts, dresses, and other things.

This book offers a still relevant message, despite its age. A critique of gender norms is evident when Jesse's mother says she doesn't wear high-heeled shoes because they're uncomfortable and a girl in the class discusses playing baseball. Jesse is supported by his teacher Bruce who engages the other children in a discussion about the issues. However, the book names girl/boy things.

Themes: gender non-conformity, skirt, mother support, teacher support, school
Meet Polkadot
Talcott Broadhead, 2013, DangerDot Publishing

Website: http://dangerdot.com/faq-the-polkadot-series/

Polkadot tells the reader about what gender identity means, and how society often frames everything in terms of binary genders. Polkadot explains all this to sister Gladiola, who identifies as a girl. Polkadot's gender identity is Polkadot showing that you do not have to fit into one side of the binary. Polkadot also identifies as a 'trans kid'. Polkadot's best friend Norma Alicia shows that gender identity is only one thing that's important, along with other things like cultural background. The book also explains many concepts to do with gender identity and biological sex.

This book draws attention to social norms about gender and Polkadot is assertive about having a non-binary gender identity. While diversity is included via Polkadot's best friend who is Mexican, Polkadot is not given an ethnic identity. The book is dense and may be useful as an instructional book rather than a story book, particularly for children (and older children) who have already thought a lot about some of these issues.

Themes: non-binary gender, trans, gender critique, family, friendship, instructional
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Christine Baldacchino & Isabelle Malenfant, 2014, Groundwood Books

Website: http://houseofanansi.com/products/morris-micklewhite-and-the-tangerine-dress

Morris loves wearing the tangerine dress in the dress-up corner at school, as well as shoes that 'click'. Some of the other boys and girls make fun of him, and the other boys don't let him play with them. Morris gets a tummy ache from the other children being mean to him. He dreams about going on a space safari with his cat where they see big blue elephants and makes a painting of his dream. Back at school, Morris puts on the tangerine dress and plays with the other boys after they see his painting. He is again told that boys don't wear dresses by a girl, to which he now confidently replies 'This boy does'.

This book explains how wearing a dress makes Morris feel, and why he likes to wear it. He has a mother who is supportive. However, while he is teased by both boys and girls initially, he becomes friends only with boys at the end of the story, and he is accepted not for his non-conformity, but for his space safari painting. The other students are largely gender-conforming and the other boys are at times misogynous (claiming Morris can't be an astronaut if he's wearing a dress, and telling Morris he'll turn them into girls if he sits with them while wearing a dress).

Themes: gender non-conformity, dress, mother support, teasing, school, imagination
Muffy was Fluffy
Rikki Marie-Josée DuBois & Denis Grenier, 2012, PublishAmerica

Website: https://www.facebook.com/MuffyWasFluffy/

Fluffy doesn't like doing things other kittens do. She doesn't fit in with other kittens and is sad, until a puppy moves in and Fluffy likes doing the same things as him. Fluffy realises she is not a kitty but a puppy, and transitions to a puppy via surgery, pills, and voice training. Fluffy falls in love with herself after looking in a mirror. Fluffy changes her name to Muffy and lives happily ever after.

This book uses changing species as a metaphor for gender transition which essentialises gender. The book focuses on surgery and pills, resulting in a pleasing appearance.

Themes: species change
My Dad Thinks I'm a Boy?!
Sophie Labelle, 2017

Website: https://www.etsy.com/listing/523606226/pre-order-my-dad-thinks-im-a-boy-by
My Favorite Color is Pink
Nina Benedetto, 2015, CreateSpace

Website: http://wonderwisdombooks.com/books/my-favorite-color-is-pink
My New Daddy
Lilly Mossiano & Sage Mossiano, 2012, Spun Silver Productions

Website: https://lillymossiano.wordpress.com/books/my-new-daddy/

Charles tells about the gender transition of his 'new' daddy. His mommy cuts her hair short and explains to Charles that nature made a mistake and she should've been born a boy like him. Mommy begins transitioning, and Charles calls her daddy. Daddy goes to see a doctor and has an operation. Charles now has a new daddy who loves him and he loves his daddy.

This book emphasises the love between parent and child and is simple in its telling. However, it uses clinical language (e.g. 'nature made a mistake') and implies a cisgender norm (should've been born a boy 'like me'). It also features gender-typed clothing, hair etc.

Themes: transgender, trans man, parent/child, doctor, medical transition
My New Mommy
Lilly Mossiano & Sage Mossiano, 2012, Spun Silver Productions

Website: https://lillymossiano.wordpress.com/books/my-new-mommy/

Violet tells about the gender transition of her 'new' mommy. Her daddy shaves his beard off, lets his hair grow, and gets his ears pierced. He explains to Violet that nature made a mistake and he should've been born a girl like her. Daddy begins transitioning, and Violet calls him mommy. Mommy goes to see a doctor and has an operation. Violet now has a new mommy who loves her and she loves her mommy.

This book emphasises the love between parent and child and is simple in its telling. However, it uses clinical language (e.g. 'nature made a mistake') and implies a cisgender norm (should've been born a girl 'like me'). It also features gender-typed clothing, hair etc.

Themes: transgender, trans woman, parent/child, doctor, medical transition
My Princess Boy
Cheryl Kilodavis & Suzanne DeSimone, 2010, Aladdin

Website: http://myprincessboy.com/

This is a book about the author's four-year-old son, who she calls my princess boy. My princess boy likes being a princess, dressing in dresses, and looking pretty. He is friends with boys and girls and his family love him. However, he is sometimes stared or laughed at when he buys 'girl things' which hurts him and his mum. The book ends with the author asking the reader a number of questions, including if the reader would laugh at my princess boy, or play with him.

This is an engaging book which celebrates the author's son's gender diversity, and encourages the reader to do the same. However, it draws on phrases like 'girly dresses' and 'girl things'. The drawings features faceless characters which may allow for readers/listeners to picture themselves as the characters, or may be slightly disconcerting.

Themes: gender non-conformity, princess boys, celebration, family love, friendship, emotions
Pearl's Christmas Present
Thomas Wurst, 2004, Pearl and Dotty

Website: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cocaseattle/sets/72157606531541277/

As a little boy, Pearl wanted to be a girl. This is explained via enjoyment of playing with Pearl's sisters' things and wearing their clothes. Pearl lives in a dysfunctional family with lots of arguing, and Pearl's mum and dad do not support Pearl's choices. Pearl receives a Tonka Truck for Christmas and gives it to Chester (a brother), keeping the green ribbon on the present.

This is a witty yet sad book, where the reader is encouraged to support Pearl against the rest of the family. Phrases such as 'girls' things' and 'boys' things' are never explicitly used which is refreshing, although there is clearly a binary set up between dresses and Barbies and Tonka trucks, a binary which only Pearl crosses. The book avoids the use of pronouns to label Pearl.

Themes: trans girl, gender diversity

McNall Mason & Max Suarez, 2013, Max 'n Me Studio

Website: http://maxnmestudio.com/

The first-person narrator (a boy, depicted as a monster) talks to the reader about the different things he likes playing and wearing. However, he says some people are critical of what he does. He draws on an example of a girl (Sue) to tell the reader that people don't mind what girls do as much as boys. He invites the reader/listener to come and play all sorts of things with him and his friends.

This book may be engaging because it speaks directly to the reader/listener. It celebrates the breaking of gender binaries (directly critiquing them), yet at the same time heavily draws on them to make the point. The book is long and uses rhyming.

Themes: gender non-conformity, friendship
Princess Max
Laurie Stiller & Gregory Rogers, 2001, Random House Australia

Max's parents are still in bed so he explores what's in the house. He finds one of his mum's old dresses and enjoys swaltzing/dancing around in it, looking and feeling beautiful and like a princess. His mum and dad both encourage him. His friend Arnold comes around and says Max looks like a girl. He asks him to go outside and squash snails, but Max wants to keep swaltzing. Max's family visit and Max is excited to see his older cousin Marty. His auntie and uncle are accepting but Marty laughs and tells him he looks like 'a little weirdo'. Max cries and is comforted by his mum. His mum puts his dad's underpants on her head and Max asks her to wear them when they rejoin the family, which they do. Max continues swaltzing in the dress until he wants to stop.

This book focuses on Max's enjoyment of swaltzing in the dress and feeling beautiful and like a princess. However, this is undermined by the idea that a boy wearing a dress is equivalent to a woman wearing underpants on her head, and that Max limits his behaviour to what he thinks a princess would do (e.g. not making a mess).

Themes: gender non-conformity, boy wearing a dress, parent support, teasing, emotions
A Princess of Great Daring!
Tobi Hill-Meyer & E. Toczynski ,2015, Flamingo Rampant

Website: http://www.flamingorampant.com/books.html

Jamie hasn't seen her friends all summer, and is now living her affirmed gender as a girl. She meets up with her three (cisgender male) friends, and is happy that they are accepting of her gender. The four friends have imaginative adventures together about princes and a princess. Jamie asks her friends to support her when she has to tell everyone at school the following week, to which they all agree.

Most of this story focuses on the imaginative adventures the four friends have together, and is a story of acceptance from peers, Jamie's gender is a non-issue. Jamie is described as 'a girl now' by one of her mums, and at the end of the book describes herself as 'really a girl', framing gender as a binary. Jamie's two mums are shown dropping her off at the start of the book, which is a rare disruption to the dominance of heterosexual families.

Themes: transgender, trans girl, friendship, acceptance
Roland Humphrey is Wearing a WHAT?
Eileen Kiernan-Johnson & Katrina Revenaugh, 2012, Huntley Rahara Press

Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Roland-Humphrey-is-Wearing-a-What/443738012340579

Roland likes wearing a range of colours and clothing, although is told by two girls at his school which colours are suitable for boys and which ones should only be worn by girls. His parents have always said it's his choice about which colours he likes, but he's confused if his parents or the girls at school are right. Roland tries to follow their rules by wearing the correct colours but wears a shirt with a butterfly and a hair clip. The girls list further gender rules, including in relation to clothing, toys, and activities. He talks everything through with his mum and at the end of the story, Roland is confident to choose whatever he likes best and wears a dress. The girls say they were wrong.

While the ending is happy, more than half of the book essentially works to reinforce gender norms. Indeed, there is a list of colours for boys and colours for girls. The other characters in the book mostly conform to these gender-typed clothes and colours. This all means that while Roland wears what he likes, gender is essentialised, where pink is for girls, even if one boy wears it. The book uses rhyming, with some words that children may be unfamiliar with.

Themes: gender non-conformity, school, teasing, gender rules, colours, clothing
Rough, Tough Charley
Verla Kay & Adam Gustavson, 2007, Tricycle Press

Website: http://www.verlakay.com/Books/

Charley is a rough, tough stage coach driver, who is respected for his work. The book tells the story of his career, from a boy starting work up until his death. When Charley dies at the end of the book, the local doctor exclaims ' He's a woman, In disguise!'.

The story is engaging up until the 'reveal' where Charley is framed as a 'woman in disguise' and then 'she' and 'he' (the latter in quote marks) are used to describe Charley on the final page. The story is written in short rhymes.

Themes: trans man, true story, historical
The Royal Heart
Greg McGoon & J. Orr, 2015, Avid Readers

Website: http://www.gregmcgoon.com/#!books/nd1c0

From a young age, Prince Lyric is unhappy with the idea that one day he will grow up to be King. On the night of his 16th birthday, he excuses himself from the celebrations and goes for a walk in the woods, where he sees the spirit of his grandmother. She tells him that his parents will be proud of him if he lives as his 'true self', after which Lyric's appearance changes and he is presented wearing a gown. Lyric returns to the castle and presents herself to her parents, who accept her as Lyra. Her father, the King, says: 'You left as my son and now a daughter stands before me. You will always be my child. Your heart is pure and strong and true. You are a leader just as I am, whether King or Queen. We love you'.

This is a beautifully written and illustrated story. Whilst the 'magical' change in appearance might be different to what young people experience, as a fairytale this is an appropriate way of telling the story. Similarly, whilst all of the characters in the book present in gender normative ways, the story of unquestioned love and acceptance is an important one.

Themes: trans girl, acceptance, love, fairytale, pride
Stacey's Not a Girl
Colt Keo-Meier, Jesse Yang, & Nine Lam, 2016

Website: http://coltkeo-meier.com/book/
Truly Willa
Willa Naylor and Bex Naylor, 2016, CreateSpace

Website: https://www.amazon.com/Truly-Willa-Naylor/dp/1523936495
When Kathy is Keith
Wallace Wong, 2011, Xlibris

Website: http://www.drwallacewong.com/books/when-kathy-is-keith

Kathy feels like a boy, although no one understands and thinks she's being silly. It is not until Kathy asks Santa to 'make me into a boy' that her mother believes her. Kathy's mum and dad speak to several doctors and find that there are other children who feel like Kathy. Kathy's parents allow her to gradually live as a boy, which includes changing her name to Keith and wearing 'boy's clothes' at home'. Keith is happier. While not everyone will understand, Keith knows that his parents are there for him.

This is one of the few picture books featuring a trans boy, although there is no exploration of why Keith knows he's a boy and his transition focuses on changing his name, wearing 'boy's clothes at home', and having short hair. The first step Kathy's parents make is to allow her to change her name to Keith, after which male pronouns are used.

Themes: transgender, trans boy, doctors, transition, name change, clothing, emotions, parent support
When Kayla was Kyle
Amy Fabrikant & Jennifer Levine, 2013, Avid Readers Publishing Group

Website: http://www.whenkaylawaskyle.com/

Kyle is very sad, he prefers to play with Barbies rather than play sports, and is bullied by others at school. His father pushes him to play basketball which he dislikes, and he is scared of his father. His mother initially tells him to stick at it. Eventually Kyle declares that he is not like other boys, and his mother asks him if it's because he feels like a girl. His parents are accepting (although this is mostly his mother), although are initially unsure what to do. Kyle begins living as Kayla, which largely involves wearing dresses, skirts, and shoes, and getting a new hairstyle. Kayla's three oldest friends are accepting of her, although not everyone at school and in the community are. Most of the illustrations are in black and white, which become increasingly coloured as more dolls and dresses appear.

Although the ending is mostly happy, this is a very sad story about loneliness, bullying, and a fear of her father, which are all focused on for much of the book. The first step in the transition is Kyle 'liv[ing] as Kayla', after which female pronouns are used, and her transition focuses on her appearance (clothes, hair). There are also many gender normative issues in this book (sports versus Barbies), and phrases such as 'girl stuff' are used.

Themes: transgender, trans girl, bullying, emotions
When Leonard Lost His Spots: A Trans Parent Tail
Monique Costa & Marina Shupik, 2012, My Family!

Website: http://www.myfamilyproducts.com/books/parenting-and-relationships/when-leopard-lost-his-spots/

This story is told from the perspective of Cub, who was adopted by Leonard, and details the transition of Leonard the leopard to Leona the lioness. At a family party, Leonard declares he's a lion, not a leopard, and is met with laughter from some of the guests. Cub is confused and doesn't like the transition, which starts with Leona having long blonde hair and painting her nails and then removing her leopard spots. Cub is teased by others and attends a support group. Leona emphasises how much she loves Cub, but Cub still doesn't understand the transition by the end of the book.

This is a book features both species change and gender transition. Animals are gendered in the book (e.g. females with long blonde hair, males with short hair and a tie). For most of the book, Cub continues to refer to 'dad' and uses male pronouns, although Leona has changed her name. The book uses rhyming.

Themes: species change, gender transition, parent transition, parent/child, emotions
Who are you?: The kid's guide to gender identity
Brook Pessin-Whedbee & Naomi Bardoff, 2016, Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Website: https://kidsguidetogender.com/
Additional sources:
Boenke, M., & Dudley, D. (2004). Carly: She's Still My Daddy. The Transgender Network of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.

Chapin, R. (2011). The Youngest Finds Joy. Lulu.

Hall, G. (2012). My Dad Wears Pirate Shoes. Expose.

Kelly, E., & Webster, E. (2003). The Little Boy: A Special Story about Daddy by Grandma & Mummy. Glebe, NSW: FTM Australia.

Martinez, J., & Winchester, K. (2011). My Mommy is a Boy. Lulu.

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Gender Spectrum Story Time: Who Are You? The Kids Guide to Gender Identity

Dec 21, 2016

We're excited to share our second Gender Spectrum Story Time, featuring Brook Pessin-Whedbee, author of Who Are You? The Kids Guide to Gender Identity.

This is a wonderful non-fiction book which helps anyone 3+ years-old to understand and celebrate gender diversity, with straightforward language for talking about how we experience gender: our body, our expression, and our identity.

Enjoy the two-part story time hosted by Sandra Collins, founder of the Bay Area Rainbow Day Camp and Executive Director of enGender. In the first video, which is for children, Brook reads the book and shows the kids how to use the interactive Gender Wheel that comes with every book.

In our second video, geared towards adults, Brook reads through the book again, giving more information about how adults can use the book to spark discussion about gender with kids, followed by a discussion between Sandra and Brook about the book.

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What do you like? How do you feel? Who are you?
This brightly illustrated children's book helps anyone ages 3+ understand and celebrate gender diversity, with straightforward language for talking about how we experience gender: our body, our expression, and our identity. Includes an interactive wheel and a guide for adults!
"A solid package for families and educators..." - School Library Journal

"...easy-to-understand language for all ages." - The Booklist

Children are teaching us that gender comes in all kinds of shapes and colors, rather than two boxes, and Brook Pessin-Whedbee has given us the wonderful gift of Who Are You? to help all little people learn just how this works and how they can know their own gender. And for the adults - Who Are You? ends with an inspiring discussion guide for parents, for teachers, for anyone who wants to support children in their gender creativity.
- Diane Ehrensaft, Ph.D., author of 'The Gender Creative Child' and 'Gender Born, Gender Made' and Director of Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Gender Center

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has been featured in . Author Brook Pessin-Whedbee has also been celebrated as a "Bay Area innovator" on Who Are You? Bay Area Parents magazine and as one of BUSTLE's 11 books with lessons on kindness and as one of BOOK RIOT's 8 picture books that deconstruct gender norms KALX's Method to the Madness.

Who Are You? is one of ScaryMommy's top 12 books for progressive parents and one of Pragmatic Mom's top 10 Groundbreaking LGBTQ Children's Books.

Read more at THE BOOKSELLER about the new Gender-diverse book list from Jessica Kingsley Publishers!

And check out this interview with author, Brook Pessin-Whedbee and enGender's Sandra Collins for Gender Spectrum's Story Time.