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• March 4, 2024 at 6:30PM - National Day of Reading: A Celebration of Stories Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Youth.

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• I Am Jazz!

  Herthel, Jessica,

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  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. Also available as an eBook.

• The Name I Call Myself

  Namir, Hasan, 1987-

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  "A sweet and moving picture book depicting Ari's gender journey from childhood to adolescence in order to discover who they really are."

• Julián Is a Mermaid

  Love, Jessica,

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  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,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Born Ready

  the True Story of a Boy Named Penelope

  Patterson, Jodie, 1970-

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  Just before his fifth birthday, Penelope lets his mother know he is a boy and, with her support and his ninja powers, faces the rest of his family and his classmates. Also available as an eBook.

• Calvin

  Ford, JR,

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  "A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time."

• From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea

  Thom, Kai Cheng,

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  "A magical gender variant child brings transformation and change to the world around them thanks to their mother's enduring love."

• Ho'onani

  Hula Warrior

  Gale, Heather (Children's author),

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  "An empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawaiian culture based on the true story of a young girl in Hawai'i who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school. Ho'onani feels in-between. She doesn't see herself as wahine…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• George

  Gino, Alex,

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  "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." Also available as an eBook.

• What Are Your Words?

  a Book About Pronouns

  Locke, Katherine,

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  Ari knows a lot of words for neighbors, including the pronouns each prefers, and with help from Uncle Lior, who always asks "What are your words," figures out which pronouns--and other words--fit best today.

• Téo's Tutu

  Macias, Maryann Jacob,

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  Téo loves to dance, whether it's the cumbia with Papí, the bhangra with Amma, or ballet class with Miss Lila. He also loves the way his tutu makes him feel, inside and out.

• Jacob's School Play

  Starring He, She, and They

  Hoffman, Ian, 1962-

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  Jacob's class learns about the use of pronouns of their own choosing when, while preparing for a school play, they learn that their non-binary and gender-fluid classmate, Ari, prefers "they."

• They, She, He, Me

  Free to Be!

  Gonzalez, Maya Christina,

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  Pronouns serve as a familiar starting point for kids and grown-ups to expand ideas about gender and celebrate personal expression with fun imagery that provides a place to meet and play.

• Tiger Honor

  Lee, Yoon Ha,

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  Thirteen-year-old nonbinary tiger spirit Sebin must decide where their loyalties lie when their traitorous uncle hijacks the battle cruiser that happens to be Sebin's first assignment in the Cadet Program. Also available as an eBook.

• Too Bright to See

  Lukoff, Kyle,

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  In the summer before middle school, eleven-year-old Bug must contend with best friend Moira suddenly caring about clothes, makeup, and boys; a ghost haunting; and the truth about Bug's gender identity.

• Flight of the Puffin

  Braden, Ann,

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  Told in multiple voices, seventh-grader Libby sets off a chain of events that brings hope and encouragement to four different individuals across the country who are dealing with bullies, acceptance, homelessness, and grief.

• Ana on the Edge

  Sass, A. J.,

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  Twelve-year-old figure skater Ana strives to win her competitions while learning about gender identity--Ana's own and that of a new friend--and how to navigate the best path forward. Also available as an eBook.

• What Riley Wore

  Arnold, Elana K.,

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  "Gender-creative Riley knows just what to wear for every occasion during a busy week with family and friends."

• Call Me Max

  Lukoff, Kyle,

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  "When Max starts school, the teacher hesitates to call out the name on the attendance sheet. Something doesn't seem to fit. Max lets her know the name he wants to be called by--a boy's name. This begins Max's journey as he makes new friends and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Jamie Is Jamie

  a Book About Being Yourself and Playing Your Way

  Moradian, Afsaneh,

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  Jamie is excited about making friends at a new school, but after playing with dolls and action figures, trying ballet and fixing a toy car, his classmates wonder if Jamie is a girl or a boy.