LGBTQ+ Transgender Reads
Celebrating DPS Cultural Moments
Transgender Week of Awareness is November 13-19.
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Elementary Reads
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My Rainbow by Art Twink
A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal.
Born Ready : The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope by Jodie Patterson
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.
Sam is My Sister by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
Evan, Sam, and Finn fish, climb trees, and play astronauts together, but when Sam wants to have long hair and wear dresses, Evan is confused until he learns what it means to be transgender.
Elementary Chapter Book Reads
The Greatest Superpower by Alex Sanchez
Thirteen-year-old Jorge Fuerte struggles to deal with his father coming out as transgender, his twin brother's anger, and trying to keep the secret from his comic-loving friends and cool, confident, quirky new neighbor Zoey.
Middle School Reads
Ciel in All Directions by Sophie Labelle
Ciel may have settled into high school with their best friend Stephie and new buddy Liam, but life is anything but ordinary for this non-binary trans kid! Between an important science project for school and their ever more popular YouTube channel, Ciel and their friends find themselves involved in a campaign to represent the LGBT Alliance.
Obie is Man Enough by Schuyler Bailar
A coming-of-age story about transgender tween Obie, who didn't think being himself would cause such a splash.
Nothing Ever Happens Here by Sarah Hagger-Holt
Seventh-grader Izzy, a shy girl who surprisingly loves acting and being onstage, wonders if her family will ever be normal again after her father announces that he is transgender.
High School Reads
Boys Run the Riot by Keito Gaku
In this Manga, Ryo knows he is transgender, although he cannot tell anyone, until he discovers that Jin, a new student in his class, has the same taste in clothing as he does.
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