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• The Boy & the Bindi

  Shraya, Vivek, 1981-

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  A moving story about a young child who feels affirmed by wearing his mother’s bindi. Also available in eBook format.

• A Family Is a Family Is a Family

  O'Leary, Sara

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  A straightforward and optimistic view of how differences make families special. Also available in eBook format.

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

  Thom, Kai Cheng

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  Miu Lan is neither boy nor girl, nor fish nor bird. A wonderful story about acceptance and self-celebration. Also available in eBook format.

• Worm Loves Worm

  Austrian, J.J.

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  Worm loves Worm and they want to get married. When it comes to who is the groom and who is the bride, they simply don’t care! But Cricket does, since “That isn’t how it’s always been done.” Worm and Worm provide a simple solution: “We’ll just change…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• King Alice

  Cordell, Matthew, 1975-

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  It’s a snow day and King Alice rules the house! Join King Alice and Princess Dad as they write stories of their adventures, like the royal brave knights’ princess tea party, Captain Bellyfish’s cookie raid, and the Unicorn Party stampede.

• Julián Is a Mermaid

  Love, Jessica

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  This is a beautiful brown paper story about Julian and his abuela. Julian wants to be a mermaid and experiments with different clothing. His grandmother is affirming. Also available as an eBook and streaming video on Hoopla.

• Jamie Is Jamie

  a Book About Being Yourself and Playing Your Way

  Moradian, Afsaneh

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  Jamie loves playing with toy trucks and with dolls, but aren’t some toys just for girls and some just for boys? Not according to Jamie!

• Pink Is for Boys

  Pearlman, Robb

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  A helpful and playful book that challenges linking colours with gender, celebrating the idea that all colours are for everyone! Also available in eBook format.

• Who Are You?

  the Kid's Guide to Gender Identity

  Pessin-Whedbee, Brook

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  Drawing from The Gender Wheel created by Maya Christina Gonzalez, Who Are You is a useful resource for introducing children to the concept of self-expression and gender identity.

• Jack (not Jackie)

  Silverman, Erica

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  Susan is excited to have a younger sister, but Jackie seems less and less interested in girly things as they get older. Guided by their loving and supporting mother, Susan learns to accept Jack’s true identity.

• It Feels Good to Be Yourself

  a Book About Gender Identity

  Thorn, Theresa

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• Introducing Teddy

  a Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship

  Walton, Jess

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  Thomas the teddy has always felt more like a girl teddy. When she asks to be called Tilly, her friend Errol accepts her with open arms. Also available as an eBook.

• Donovan's Big Day

  Newman, Lesléa

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  Today is a very special day, and Donovan prepares for his BIG job - he can’t let anything get in the way! Mommy and Mama are depending on him!

• God Loves Hair

  Shraya, Vivek, 1981-

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  An honest and emotional collection of 21 short stories exploring the journey of growing up gay in an East Indian family living in Canada. This book explores the layers of intersections of race and gender. Each story is accompanied by mixed media…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Am Jazz

  Herthel, Jessica

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  Jazz is a girl born into a boy’s body. In this true story, Jazz shares how she and her family came to understand what it means to be transgender. Also available in eBook format.

• Jacob's New Dress

  Hoffman, Sarah • Hoffman, Ian

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  Jacob loves to play dress up. When he asks his parents to help him craft a real dress to wear to school, his parents affirm that there are many different ways to express yourself. Also available in eBook format.

• The Newspaper Pirates

  Skelton, J. Wallace

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  Anthony Bartholomew hears his dads complain that the newspaper is missing and decides to solve the mystery himself.

• Red

  a Crayon's Story

  Hall, Michael, 1954-

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  Red the crayon is having trouble - no matter how hard he tries, all of his drawings seem to turn out blue. It’s only when Red tries to draw the ocean does he find a way to feel more like himself. Also available in eBook and downloadable audiobook…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stella Brings the Family

  Schiffer, Miriam B.

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  Stella’s class will be having a celebration for Mother’s Day! Only problem is, Stella has two dads and she worries about being the only one without a mother. After talking to her friends, she invites Papa, Daddy, Nonna, and the whole family, who all…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sparkle Boy

  Newman, Lesléa

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  Casey’s mom, dad, and Abuelita all help him to dress sparkly--just like his sister, Jessie. But Jessie is not impressed. She says boys shouldn’t dress like that. Later, at the library, when kids start to laugh at Casey for his shimmery skirt, nail…Read moreRead more of this annotation