Pride Month by Arlington Public Schools https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7 Made with fortitude en-us 2022-04-26 00:37:36 UTC 2022-11-08 20:36:11 UTC hello@padlet.com 99% Chance of Magic khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157646975 An anthology of 12 stories for transgender children, all written & illustrated by trans women and non-binary creatives.]]> 2022-04-26 01:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157646975 Ana on the Edge khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157648731 Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly dress kind of kid. So, when Ana learns that next season's program will be princess themed, doubt forms fast. Once Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, thoughts about the princess program and gender identity begin to take center stage.]]> 2022-04-26 01:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157648731 Better Nate Than Ever khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157649778 Nate plans a daring overnight escape to New York for an open casting call for E.T.: The Musical, knowing this
could be the difference between small-town blues and big-time stardom.]]> 2022-04-26 01:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157649778 Birdie and Me khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157651537 A girl named Jack and her gender creative little brother, Birdie, search for the place where they can be their true
and best selves. After their mama dies, they find themselves without a place to call home. When Mama's two brothers each try to provide one--first sweet Uncle Carl, then gruff Uncle Patrick--the results are funny, tender, and tragic
and also somehow...spectacular]]> 2022-04-26 01:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157651537 The Boy in the Dress khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157652535 Dennis’s Dad is depressed since his Mom left and his brother is a bully. But at least he has soccer. Then he discovers he enjoys wearing a dress. Told with humor and respect.]]> 2022-04-26 01:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157652535 Cattywampus khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157653669 The magical story of a hex that goes haywire, and the power of friendship to set things right! If Delpha and Katy want
to reverse the spell in time to save everyone in the Hollow from rampaging zombies, they'll need to mend fences and work together. One character has just found out she’s intersex and the other has two moms.]]> 2022-04-26 01:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157653669 Dragon Pearl khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157654904 When Min’s brother disappears, she is determined to find him but meets gamblers, pirates, and vengeful ghosts. She has to use more fox-magic than ever before. This sci-fi adventure with the underpinnings of Korean mythology and non-binary and
queer characters woven into the story, you will enter a world far beyond your
imagination.]]> 2022-04-26 01:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157654904 Felix Yz khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157658867 When Felix Yz was three, he is accidentally fused with a fourth-dimensional being. Now he’s on the brink of a risky procedure that will free him. With an awkward crush on a boy at school, a gender fluid grandparent and a Bi mom, family, bullying and identity are woven into the story.]]> 2022-04-26 01:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157658867 The Five Ancestors khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157660627 Hok, a crane-style Kung Fu master, is also a master at hiding. For the past 12 years, she has hidden the fact that she is a girl. Now her rogue brother, Ying, and his army have placed a huge price on her head. Seven books in the series.]]> 2022-04-26 02:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157660627 Freeing Finch khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157662300 Finch knows she is a girl even though she was born into a boy’s body. She wants to start trusting the people in her life
while remaining true to herself. Thankfully, she has Maddy, a neighbor and animal rescuer who accepts her for who she is.]]> 2022-04-26 02:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157662300 George khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157663302 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 really wants to play Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web. Will she be able to?]]> 2022-04-26 02:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157663302 Gracefully Grayson khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157664708 Grayson has been holding onto a secret for what seems like forever: "he" is a girl on the inside. Will new strength from an unexpected friendship and a caring teacher be enough to help Grayson step into the spotlight she was born to inhabit?]]> 2022-04-26 02:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157664708 Lily and Dunkin khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157666124 As 8th grade begins both Lily and Dunkin are trying to establish new identities for themselves. Everyone sees Lily as
Timothy, but she is ready for the real her to be known. Dunkin just moved to town and wants to leave his past behind.]]> 2022-04-26 02:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157666124 Lizard Radio khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157667392 In a futuristic society, Kivali is a Bender - not quite boy or girl. Sent to CropCamp, a commune meant to steer teens toward a
lifetime of good citizenship and “proper” gender roles, Kivali, called Lizard, wrestles with friendship, love, and the price of being true to oneself.]]> 2022-04-26 02:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157667392 Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157668767 Thor's hammer has fallen into enemy hands. Magnus teams up with Alex Fierro a gender fluid formerly homeless teen to retrieve the hammer quickly, so the mortal worlds will not be defenseless.]]> 2022-04-26 02:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157668767 One Half From the East khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157670571 A coming-of-age journey set in modern-day Afghanistan that explores life as a bacha posh—a preteen girl dressed as a boy. What does it mean for a girl to suddenly be seen and treated as a boy? What happens when you are supposed to seen as a girl again?]]> 2022-04-26 02:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157670571 The Other Boy khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157672025 Shane, a transgender boy, has moved to a new city and school where people only know him as a boy. He loves playing
baseball, graphic novels and hanging out with his best friend. But an older boy undermines Shane’s privacy. Show’s Shane’s range of emotions – anxiety, fear, happiness and courage. Discusses hormone treatments directly.]]> 2022-04-26 02:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157672025 Pet khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157674414 A15-year-old black trans girl learns there are still monsters in her supposedly safe world. But after meeting Pet, a creature that has appeared to hunt a monster, the trans girl fights to uncover the truth. But, how do you save the world from monsters if no one will admit they exist? National Book
Award finalist.]]> 2022-04-26 02:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157674414 Rick khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157676084 Rick's never questioned much. He's gone along with his
best friend, Jeff, even when Jeff's acted like a bully and a jerk. But now Rick's gotten to middle school, and new doors are opening. One of them leads to the school's Rainbow Spectrum club, where kids of many genders and identities
congregate.]]> 2022-04-26 02:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157676084 The Ship We Built khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157677069 Rowan has too many secrets to write down in the pages of a diary. He understands who he is and what he likes, but it's
not safe for others to find out. He's not the "right kind" of girl, and he's not the "right kind" of boy. His mom ignores him. And his dad abuses him. Rowan learns it takes bravery to stand up for yourself.]]> 2022-04-26 02:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157677069 Totally Joe khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157678881 Looks at the life of Joe, a character from The Misfits, while he navigates middle school questioning gender expectations and
traditional roles as he realizes he is gay. He has supportive family and friends while dealing with name-calling and controversy. One of four in The Misfits series.]]> 2022-04-26 02:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157678881 When the Moon Was Ours khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157680489 Best friends Miel and Sam are as strange as they are inseparable. Roses grow out of Miel’s wrist and Sam is known for the moons he paints and hangs in the trees. Full of fairy tale elements, this story with diverse characters explores gender identity, love, and magic.]]> 2022-04-26 02:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157680489 To Night Owl from Dogfish khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157686129 From two extraordinary authors comes a moving, exuberant, laugh-out-loud novel about friendship and family, told entirely in emails and letters.

Avery Bloom, who's bookish, intense, and afraid of many things, particularly deep water, lives in New York City. Bett Devlin, who's fearless, outgoing, and loves all animals as well as the ocean, lives in California. What they have in common is that they are both 12 years old and are both being raised by single, gay dads.

]]> 2022-04-26 02:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157686129 Beyond the Gender Binary khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157688414 Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment, Beyond the Gender Binary, Alok Vaid-Menon challenges the world to see gender not in black and white, but in full color. Taking from their own experiences as a gender-nonconforming artist, they show us that gender is a malleable and creative form of expression. The only limit is your imagination.]]> 2022-04-26 02:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157688414 Hot Dog Girl khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157691895 A fresh and funny contemporary YA rom-com about teens working as costumed characters in a local amusement park.]]> 2022-04-26 02:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157691895 Red: A Crayon's Story khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157695270 2022-04-26 02:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157695270 From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Water khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157717185 Miu Lan can change into any shape they can imagine. A boy or a girl? A bird or a fish? A flower or a shooting star? At school, they must endure inquisitive looks and difficult questions. But one thing's for sure: no matter what this child becomes, their mother will love them just the same. ]]> 2022-04-26 02:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157717185 Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157719469 Introduces the youngest readers to gender identity and transition in an accessible and heart-warming story about being true to yourself and being a good friend.]]> 2022-04-26 02:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2157719469 Teaching Stonewall khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2180058228 2022-05-11 20:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2180058228 Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Students khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2180071493 2022-05-11 20:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2180071493 khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2180107283 2022-05-11 20:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2180107283 Be Who You Are khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2181818646 2022-05-12 19:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2181818646 Red: A Crayon's Story khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2181835760 2022-05-12 19:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2181835760 Music Video-I Am Me khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2181845126 2022-05-12 19:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2181845126 Be Who You Are khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2181846436 2022-05-12 19:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2181846436 Looking Like Me khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2181854755 2022-05-12 19:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2181854755 Looking Like Me khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2181855245 2022-05-12 19:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2181855245 Speaking Up For LGBTQ+ Students khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206307236 2022-05-31 15:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206307236 The Book of Matthew khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206341524 2022-05-31 16:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206341524 Love Makes a Family khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206517688 2022-05-31 18:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206517688 Ally or Bystander? khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206522095 2022-05-31 18:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206522095 Ally or Bystander? khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206522347 2022-05-31 18:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206522347 Words that Hurt and Words that Heal khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206526429 2022-05-31 18:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206526429 khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206531462 2022-05-31 19:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206531462 Families khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206545416 2022-05-31 19:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206545416 Ways to Include LGBTQ+ Material khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206547467 2022-05-31 19:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206547467 khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206550910 2022-05-31 19:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206550910 The Gay Rights Movement khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206552608 2022-05-31 19:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206552608 Pride: Celebrating Diversity and Community khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206555164 2022-05-31 19:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206555164 Queer Heroes: Meet 53 LGBTQ+ Heroes From Past and Present khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206556528 2022-05-31 19:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206556528 The Stonewall Riots: The Fight For LGBT Rights khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206558198 2022-05-31 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206558198 Transgender Role Models and Pioneers khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206559912 2022-05-31 19:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2206559912 My Maddy khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2375672577 My Maddy by Gayle E. Pitman, Ph.D., and illustrated by Violet Tobacco tells the story of a child and their nonbinary parent, Maddy. Age-appropriate examples of ordinary things that are neither one thing nor the other—for instance, hazel eyes, which are neither green nor brown but a combination of both—allows young readers to gain an understanding of gender expansiveness. Filled with colorful illustrations, this book also includes a substantial note to readers addressing questions that may arise from the reading.

]]> 2022-11-08 20:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2375672577 It Feels Good to Be Yourself khelgeson2 https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2375675100 It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn and illustrated by trans artist Noah Grigni helps young readers understand gender expression and affirms the spectrum of gender identities. The book includes a glossary, a note to readers about pronouns and a list of additional resources that focus on gender identity. Enchanting illustrations will delight young readers as they learn that all people are valued just the way they are.]]> 2022-11-08 20:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/khelgeson2/1cxukyaqznq629d7/wish/2375675100