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Series: P.S. I Miss You Paperback Jen Petro-Roy 9781250294302 $10.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 11 Jan 01, 2023

A heartbreaking—yet ultimately uplifting—epistolary middle-grade novel about family, religion, and having the courage to be yourself"P.S. I Miss You is so moving! Evie'squiet strength and fierce determinationare an inspiration. " —Ann M. Martin, author ofRain Reign and the Baby-Sitters Club"Jen Petro-Roy has created a character with the potential to beas iconic as Judy Blume's Margaret." —Erin Dionne, author ofNotes from an Accidental Band GeekEvie is heartbroken when her strict Catholic parents send her pregnant sister, Cilla, away to stay wit... + Read More
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Series: Proud to Play Paperback Erin Silver 9781459415126 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 18 Jan 12, 2021

The 2018 Winter Olympics marked a milestone for LGBTQ+ athletes. Thirteen athletes out of 3,000 competitors were out and proud — nearly double the number who felt comfortable sharing their sexuality four years earlier at the Sochi Games. Many athletes stay closeted for their entire sports careers, often unable to compete at their highest ability because of the shame and self-doubt they feel in not being true to their orientation or identity. But coming out still means facing harassment from fans, teammates, opponents, and the media, and a lack ... + Read More
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Series: Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution! The Story of the Trans Women of Color Who Made LGBTQ+ History Paperback Joy Michael Ellison 9781787755307 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Dec 19, 2020

A picture book telling the story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the transgender women of colour who fought for LGBTQ+ equality. Depicting the events that surrounded the Stonewall Riots, this is a playful introduction to trans identities and LGBTQ+ history for young children.
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Series: The Name I Call Myself Hardcover Hasan Namir 9781551528090 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Oct 01, 2020

A sweet and moving picture book depicting Ari's gender journey from childhood to adolescence in order to discover who they really are. Meet Ari, a young person who doesn't like to be called by their birth name Edward: "When I think of the name Edward, I imagine old kings who snore a lot." Throughout this beautiful and engaging picture book, we watch Ari grow up before our very eyes as they navigate the ins and outs of their gender identity; we see how, as a child, they prefer dolls and princess movies, and want to grow out their hair, though t... + Read More
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Series: Ciel Ciel Paperback Sophie Labelle 9781772601367 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 15, 2020

Ciel is excited to start high school. A gender non-conforming trans kid, Ciel has a YouTube channel and dreams of getting a better camera to really make their mark. Ciel can always rely on their best friend, Stephie, a trans girl who also happens to be a huge nerd. But their friendship begins to feel distant when Stephie makes it clear she wants the fact that she’s trans to be less visible now that they’re in high school. While navigating this new dynamic with Stephie, Ciel is also trying to make a long-distance relationship work with their boy... + Read More
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Series: Mom Marries Mum! Board book Ken Setterington 9781772601343 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Sep 08, 2020

A brother and sister are thrilled that their mom and mum are getting married! ! A beautiful celebration of a loving family celebrating an important day together.
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Series: Rain Boy (Kindness Books for Kids and Children, Teaching Empathy, Inclusion, and Diversity) Hardcover Dylan Glynn 9781452172804 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 3 - 5 Apr 21, 2020

A heartfelt picture book about differences, acceptance, and loving yourself for who you are.Wherever he goes, Rain Boy brings wet—which means he's not very popular. Sun Kidd brings sunshine everywhere she goes, so everyone loves her. Only Sun Kidd sees what's special about Rain Boy. But when she invites him to her birthday party, disaster strikes, and Rain Boy storms. Now the world is nothing but rain. Will the other kids ever love Rain Boy for being himself? And. more importantly, can Rain Boy learn to love his rain? Debut author and illustrat... + Read More
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Series: A High Five for Glenn Burke Hardcover Phil Bildner 9780374312732 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Feb 25, 2020

A heartfelt and relatable novel from Phil Bildner, weaving the real history of Los Angeles Dodger and Oakland Athletic Glenn Burke--the first professional baseball player to come out as gay--into the story of a middle-school kid learning to be himself.When sixth grader Silas Wade does a school presentation on former Major Leaguer Glenn Burke, it’s more than just a report about the irrepressible inventor of the high five. Burke was a gay baseball player in the 1970s—and for Silas, the presentation is his own first baby step toward revealing a tr... + Read More
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Series: Old MacDonald Had a Baby Hardcover Emily Snape 9781250302816 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Nov 19, 2019

A non-traditional family stars inOld MacDonald Had a Baby, a contemporary picture book from Emily Snape and K-Fai Steele.New babies are challenging! Old MacDonald, a young father, has his hands full. From feeding to diapering to bathing his baby, he soon realizes he needs LOTS of help from his animal friends, including a sheep, a cow, a chicken, a goat, and a dog. A two-dad family and a humorous cast of animals star in this contemporary fun and warm take on the familiar rhyme.
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Series: I Am Perfectly Designed Hardcover Karamo Brown 9781250232212 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Nov 05, 2019

I Am Perfectly Designedis an exuberant celebration of loving who you are, exactly as you are, from Karamo Brown, the Culture Expert of Netflix's hit seriesQueer Eye, and Jason Brown—featuring illustrations by Anoosha Syed.In this empowering ode to modern families, a boy and his father take a joyful walk through the city, discovering all the ways in which they are perfectly designed for each other."With tenderness and wit, this story captures the magic of building strong childhood memories. The Browns and Syed celebrate the special bond between ... + Read More
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Series: Redwood and Ponytail (Novels for Preteen Girls, Children's Fiction on Social Situations, Fiction Books for Young Adults, LGBTQ Books, Stories in Verse) Hardcover K.A. Holt 9781452172880 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Oct 01, 2019

2020 Odyssey Honor Award2020 Rainbow Booklist TitleNCTE 2020 Notable Poetry BookALSC Notable Children's RecordingsA universal story of finding a way to be comfortable in your own skin: Kate and Tam meet, and both of their worlds tip sideways. At first, Tam figures Kate is your stereotypical cheerleader; Kate sees Tam as another tall jock. And the more they keep running into each other, the more they surprise each other. Beneath Kate's sleek ponytail and perfect façade, Tam sees a goofy, sensitive, lonely girl. And Tam's so much more than a voll... + Read More
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Series: Freeing Finch Hardcover Ginny Rorby 9781250293725 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Oct 01, 2019

From Ginny Rorby, the author ofHurt Go Happy, winner of ALA’s Schneider Family Book Award, comesFreeing Finch, the inspiring story of a transgender girl and a stray dog who overcome adversity to find love, home, and a place to belong.When her father leaves and her mother passes away soon afterward, Finch can’t help feeling abandoned. Now she’s stuck living with her stepfather and his new wife. They’re mostly nice, but they don’t believe the one true thing Finch knows about herself: that she’s a girl, even though she was born in a boy’s body.Tha... + Read More
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Series: The Pants Project Paperback Cat Clarke 9781728215525 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Oct 01, 2019

A touching, humorous story of strong-willed eleven-year-old Liv, who is determined to challenge his school's terrible dress code and change his life. Inspire empathy and compassion (and a few laughs!) in young readers with this stunning middle-grade novel."My name is Liv (Not Olivia)... I'm not technically a girl. I'm transgender. Which is a bit like being a Transformer. Only not quite as cool because Iprobably won't get to save the world one day."Liv knows he was always meant to be a boy, but with his new school's terrible dress code, he can't... + Read More
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Series: Pro Sports Biographies Megan Rapinoe Paperback Jill Sherman 9781681524504 $12.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Jul 30, 2019

Get ready for eight new titles in our action-packed Pro Sports Biographies series. Featuring the skills and accomplishments of the best female and male athletes, these books are sure to be a slam-dunk among young sports fans. Accessible text and action photos of the stars bring the athlete's stories to life. A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe. Describes her childhood, when she started playing soccer, and how she got to be a world-renowned player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishmen... + Read More
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Series: It Feels Good to Be Yourself A Book About Gender Identity Hardcover Theresa Thorn 9781250302953 $23.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 04, 2019

A picture book that introduces the concept of gender identity to the youngest reader from writer Theresa Thorn and illustrator Noah Grigni.Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between.This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. With child-friendly language and vibrant art,It Feels Good to Be Yourselfprovides young readers and parents alike with the vocabulary to discuss this important topic with sensitivity.
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Series: Love Is Love Hardcover Michael Genhart 9781939775139 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 01, 2018

Love Is Love empowers young readers to celebrate the family they have—no matter how it's constructed. A boy confides in a friend when he's teased for having two dads and for wearing a shirt that they deem is "gay." Kids tell him that they're not a real family, and he doesn't know how to respond. But our narrator realizes that his friend's family (with a mom and a dad) isn't all that different from his: they both have parents who love them, and they both love their parents. And it's love that makes a family.
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Series: Big Bright Feelings Perfectly Norman Hardcover Tom Percival 9781681197852 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 May 01, 2018

This empowering title in the Big Bright Feelings series is about embracing and celebrating what makes you unique.Norman had always been perfectly normal . . . until one day, he grows a pair of wings! Afraid of what people will think, Norman covers them up with a big coat. Can Norman find the courage to be himself?While we all might feel afraid about standing out,Perfectly Normanshows that there's nothing better than being yourself!TheBig Bright Feelings picture books provide kid-friendly entry points into emotional intelligence topics--from bei... + Read More
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Series: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo (Better Bundo Book, LGBT Children's Book) Hardcover Marlon Bundo 9781452173801 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 6 - 8 Apr 13, 2018

100% ofLast Week Tonight's proceeds will be donated to The Trevor Project and AIDS United.HBO's Emmy-winningLast Week Tonight with John Oliver presents a children's picture book about a Very Special boy bunny who falls in love with another boy bunny.Meet Marlon Bundo, a lonely bunny who lives with his Grampa, Mike Pence - the Vice President of the United States. But on this Very Special Day, Marlon's life is about to change forever...With its message of tolerance and advocacy, this charming bunny book for kids explores issues of same sex marria... + Read More
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Series: The Gender Identity Workbook for Kids A Guide to Exploring Who You Are Paperback Kelly Storck LCSW 9781684030309 $26.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 12 Apr 01, 2018

"A sensitive and empowering exploration of identity and expression that both educates and celebrates." —School Library JournalThe Gender Identity Workbook for Kids offers fun, age-appropriate activities to help your child explore their identity and discover unique ways to navigate gender expression at home, in school, and with friends.Transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) children need validation and support on their journey toward self-discovery. Unfortunately, due to stigma and misinformation, these kids can be especially vulnerable to ... + Read More
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Series: P.S. I Miss You Hardcover Jen Petro-Roy 9781250123480 $22.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 06, 2018

A heartbreaking—yet ultimately uplifting—epistolary novel about family, religion, and having the courage to be yourself."P.S. I Miss You is so moving! Evie'squiet strength and fierce determinationare an inspiration. " —Ann M. Martin, author ofRain Reign and the Baby-Sitters Club"Jen Petro-Roy has created a character with the potential to beas iconic as Judy Blume's Margaret." —Erin Dionne, author ofNotes from an Accidental Band GeekEvie is heartbroken when her strict Catholic parents send her pregnant sister, Cilla, away to stay with a distant ... + Read More
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Series: Marco Impossible Paperback Hannah Moskowitz 9781250143921 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Jan 09, 2018

In this middle-grade novel, Marco's in love with Benji, but winning his heart may be mission impossible.Best friends Stephen and Marco attempt a go-for-broke heist to break into the high school prom and get Marco onstage to confess his love for (and hopefully steal the heart of) Benji, the adorable exchange student and bass player of the prom band. Of course, things don't always go according to plan, and every heist comes with its fair share of hijinks.Marco Impossible by Hannah Moskowitz is a fun middle-grade book by the author of the young ad... + Read More
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Series: From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea Hardcover Kai Cheng Thom 9781551527093 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Oct 01, 2017

A magical gender variant child brings transformation and change to the world around them thanks to their mother's enduring love. In the magical time between night and day, when both the sun and the moon are in the sky, a child is born in a little blue house on a hill. And Miu Lan is not just any child, but one who can change into any shape they can imagine. The only problem is they can't decide what to be: a boy or a girl? A bird or a fish? A flower or a shooting star? At school, though, they must endure inquisitive looks and difficult questio... + Read More
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Series: The Pants Project Hardcover Cat Clarke 9781492638094 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Mar 07, 2017

A touching, humorous story of strong-willed eleven-year-old Liv, who is determined to challenge his school's terrible dress code and change his life. Inspire empathy and compassion (and a few laughs!) in young readers with this stunning middle-grade novel."My name is Liv (Not Olivia)... I'm not technically a girl. I'm transgender. Which is a bit like being a Transformer. Only not quite as cool because Iprobably won't get to save the world one day."Liv knows he was always meant to be a boy, but with his new school's terrible dress code, he can't... + Read More
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Series: Can I tell you about...? Can I Tell You About Gender Diversity? A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals Paperback C.J. Atkinson 9781785921056 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 12 Jan 19, 2017

Meet Kit, a twelve year old who identifies as trans and is currently going through female to male medical transition. Kit explains what it is like to transition and how his friends, family, and teachers can help by using the right pronouns, respecting his name change, introducing gender neutral toilets at school, and much more. With illustrations throughout, this is an ideal way to start conversations about gender diversity in the classroom or at home. It is suitable for readers aged seven and above and also includes a useful list of recommende... + Read More
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Series: Who Are You? The Kid’s Guide to Gender Identity Hardcover Brook Pessin-Whedbee 9781785927287 $25.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Dec 21, 2016

What do you like? How do you feel? Who are you? This brightly illustrated children’s book provides a straightforward introduction to gender for anyone aged four and up. It presents clear and direct language for understanding and talking about how we experience gender: our bodies, our expression, and our identity. An interactive three-layered wheel included in the book is a simple, yet powerful, tool to clearly demonstrate the difference between our body, how we express ourselves through our clothes and hobbies, and our gender identity. Ideal f... + Read More
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Series: Stella Brings the Family Hardcover Miriam B. Schiffer 9781452111902 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 5 - 8 May 05, 2015

Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's not that she doesn't have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make her feel special and supported every day. She just doesn't have amom to invite to the party. Fortunately, Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family.