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Series: ...is Really Strange Gender is Really Strange Paperback Teddy G. Goetz 9781839975127 $19.95 SOCIAL SCIENCE Aug 21, 2023

What does it mean to be trans? Non-Binary? Gender Diverse?What parts of gender come from society? What parts come from within?How much is biology, and how much is socialization?Part of the Really Strange series, this science-based graphic medicine comic addresses these questions and more, revealing the inherent messiness of gender identity and sex. A mysterious amalgam of biology and society, inherently sensed, yet societally-defined, the complexity of gender is revealed through examining neuroscience, biology, hormones, mental health, behaviou... + Read More
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Series: It's Totally Normal! An LGBTQIA+ Guide to Puberty, Sex, and Gender Paperback Monica Gupta Mehta 9781839973550 $25.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 May 18, 2023

An LGBTQIA inclusive relationship and sex education guide written specifically for queer teens. Expect coverage of puberty, sex and protection, as well as chapters on relationships, conflict resolution and consent. Candid, informative, and funny - this guide breaks all the taboos.Does scissoring count as losing your virginity?Where can I find safe porn?When do I come out to my partner as trans?Mother and child duo Monica and Ash Mehta are at hand to answer your most pressing sex questions. Forget the penis-in-vagina basics - this is a queer fri... + Read More
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Series: A Trans Man Walks Into a Gay Bar A Journey of Self (and Sexual) Discovery Paperback Harry Nicholas 9781839971839 $25.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY May 18, 2023

'On the bookshelves, there was plenty of stuff on being gay, and much needed, joyous accounts of what it is to be trans, but nothing really that encapsulates what is it to be both - to exist in the hazy terrain between.'After his relationship with his girlfriend of 5 years ended, Harry realized he was a single adult for the first time - not only that, but a single, transmasculine and newly out gay man.Despite knowing it was the right decision, the reality of his new situation was terrifying. How could he be a gay man, when he was still learning... + Read More
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Series: Gender Confirmation Surgery Paperback Edward Whelan 9781839970962 $26.95 SELF-HELP Aug 21, 2023

Explores the wide range of gender confirmation surgeries available to trans and non-binary adults, with anatomical illustrations, personal stories, tips and advice, and a directory of further resources.This accessible guide covers the range of gender confirmation surgeries available for all trans and non-binary people, including breast augmentation, chest reconstruction, vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, vocal surgery and facial feminisation.With personal stories and illustrations throughout, this comprehensive resource will help you ... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Ace, Awesome Aro An Illustrated Exploration Hardcover Victoria Barron 9781839977145 $19.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Jun 21, 2023

The split attraction model? Alterous Love? Queerplatonic relationships?From the creator of Perfectly Queer: An Illustrated Introduction, this bold and brilliantly illustrated guide is written for anyone looking to explore the beautiful ace and aro communities; the acefluxes, the arospikes, the demis, the greys, the frays and more. Separate the myths and stereotypes, and discover some of the wonderful intricacies that shape each spectrum, including: forms of love and attraction, common identities, microlabels, flags, and the entertaining communi... + Read More
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Series: Hopeless Aromantic An Affirmative Guide to Aromanticism Paperback Samantha Rendle 9781839973673 $24.95 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS Jul 21, 2023

A guide to aromanticism, with chapters on microlabels, different forms of love and partnership and the split attraction model, as well as advice on how to manage your mental health as an aro person, and dealing with arophobia.If you've picked up this book, the chances are you have some doubts about your Happiness 101 assignment sheet. True love; candlelit dinners; 2.1 children; joint bank accounts - The One? It might make you want to a run a mile - or you might just have a few big questions.Aromanticism is defined as experiencing little to no r... + Read More
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Series: Zensations Hardcover Frank J. Sileo 9781839976797 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 12 Jun 21, 2023

This is a fun, colourful and melodic introduction to the mindful practice of body scanning written for children. The gentle rhyming text helps children become aware of their bodily sensations and helps them understand how their Zensations might be linked to their emotions. Perfect for bedtime or nap time routines or even medical environments.How you feel is very important, and a lot of the time our emotions might not just live inside our heads but in our bodies too!These are called bodily feelings, or 'Zensations', and you might find them all o... + Read More
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Series: Dr. Dawn's Mini Books About Mighty Fears Facing Mighty Fears About Making Mistakes Paperback Dawn Huebner 9781839974663 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 10 Jul 21, 2023

Filled with practical tips and fun facts, this book eases over-size fears about making mistakes, helping 6-10-year-olds live happier lives. Supplemental guidance for parents and caretakers ensures maximum effectiveness.Many children avoid taking on challenges, melting down when the going gets tough. But doing things you aren't very good it as one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy and strong. That means it's okay to mess up, and fumble, and fail. In fact, you should do these things. Mistakes are exactly what your brain needs to grow. F... + Read More
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Series: Unstoppable Us! How to Turn Climate Worry into Climate Action Paperback Megan Kennedy-Woodard 9781839974229 $26.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 21, 2023

It's normal to feel anxious or even scared about climate change. With clever climate communication that is positive and inspiring, this book helps you leap to action. Teaching you to change your bee-haviour and that of others, with easy-to-implement tips and tricks, you can ease your climate anxiety and help the planet too.Have you ever felt worried, sad, unsure, or angry when thinking about what climate change might mean for our planet, for animals and for us? Did you know that you can use the power of these emotions to support yourself and th... + Read More
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Series: Black Again Losing and Reclaiming My Racial Identity Paperback LaTonya Summers 9781839973185 $26.95 SOCIAL SCIENCE Jul 21, 2023

"I was driven by the belief that if I wanted to go somewhere I'd need to be something other than Black."LaTonya Summers was only six years old the first time she unconsciously tried to be "more white". Recollecting experiences from her childhood in foster care through to her life today as an Assistant Professor and mother, LaTonya examines how her perception of self was affected by internalized racism and led her to adopt white norms - influencing everything from her music and clothing choices to her speech and values. Join LaTonya in her journ... + Read More
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Series: So, I'm Autistic An Introduction to Autism for Young Adults and Late Teens Paperback Sarah O'Brien 9781839972263 $25.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 Jun 21, 2023

Autistic advocate Sarah O'Brien helps newly-diagnosed autistic teens and young adults to understand what autism is, remove stigmas and learn how to make the neurotypical world work for them.'There isn't a secret manual outlining exactly how to get through your teens and young adulthood as an autistic individual, but this book provides a script for how to do what adulthood will make you do anyway, in a way that is most accessible for you".You've just received an autism diagnosis, so why do you still feel so lost when it comes to what autism actu... + Read More
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Series: The Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning Paperback Laura Kerbey 9781839976964 $27.95 EDUCATION May 18, 2023

Written by PDA and autism expert, Laura Kerbey and illustrated by the popular Eliza Fricker, this short guide gives you everything you need to understand PDA and how to make your teaching style and learning environment PDA friendly.I realized EVERYTHING I was doing was wrong.I needed to learn.I needed to change.During Laura Kerbey's time teaching autistic children, she had a sudden realization that those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) are children like no other! None of her tried and tested autism strategies would work to help them fo... + Read More