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Let's Talk ABout Gender

Written and Illustrated by Scott Stuart

The school dance is here and our hero is ready to have fun! So why are they being forced to choose the pink or blue side when their shadow is clearly purple?

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Written by Kyle Lukoff

Illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

Aidan never liked being told to be anything other than himself, so when he finds out he's going to be a new big brother, he works his best to create the best world possible for his new sibling.

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

Written by Christine Baldacchino

Illustrated by Isabelle Malenfant

A young boy is bullied for his interest in dressing up in a beautiful tangerine dress, but finds that his desire to imagine is the very thing that makes playtime fun. 

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Written by Sarah and Ian Hoffman

Illustrated by Chris Case

Jacob's wants a dress of his very own, something he can wear outside of playtime, but he has to contend with a myriad of opinions from friends, teachers, parents, and even bullies.

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Written by Vicki Johnson

Illustrated by Gillian Reid

Molly doesn't want to wear a floofy dress for picture day, she wants to wear her brother's old tuxedo. 

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Written by C. K. Malone

Illustrated by Alejandra Barajas

Charly is non-binary and needs to pick a Halloween costume. Can they find one that is completely them?

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Written by Lindz Amer

Illustrated by Kip Alizadeh

This helpful resource from Queer Kid Stuff's Lindz Amer explains the importance of that particularly important part of a person: their pronouns!

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Written by Trinity & DeShanna Neal

Illustrated by Art Twink

When Trinity decides she needs hair just like her dolls, Mom and the rest of the family work together to create the most unique and special wig that will fit Trinity perfectly. 

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Written by JR and Vanessa Ford

Illustrated by Kayla Harren

After Calvin tells his family that he is really a boy, they help him find out what is means to be transgender before summer ends and school starts.

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Written and Illustrated by Airlie Anderson

Born in the Land of This or That, Neither must journey far to find others that also don't fit into the rigid community structure of bird or bunny. 

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Written by Christian Trimmer

Illustrated by J. Yang

When Noah gets a too-short hair birthday cut, his family helps him out with a very special present that he can comb, flip, and wear with joy.

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Written by Erica Silverman

Illustrated by Holly Hatam

Susan loves her baby sister, Jackie, more than anything ever. Susan doesn't understand why Jackie resists doing all the girly things that Susan wants her to do.

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Written by Jessica Herthel & Jazz Jennings

Illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas

Based on the real life story of notable transgender star and spokesperson, I Am Jazz is one girl's story of coming out as a young person. 

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