The Tiny Activist
Transform your bookshelf…one story at a time!
Category: trans experience
Pet
Written by: Akwaeke Emezi Cover Art by: Shyama Golden For ages: YA (CW: child abuse. Mention of bruises and insinuation of pedophilia) Language: English, some French Creole. Topics Covered: Black Culture & Identity, BIPOC Narratives, Sci-Fi, LGBTQ Lives, Growing Up, Friendship, Social-Emotional Learning, Transgender Youth, Family,…
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Pride 1 2 3
Written by: Michael Joosten Illustrated by: Wednesday Holmes For ages: Infants and up (board book) Language: English Topics Covered: LGBTQ, Pride, Acceptance, Math, Counting Books, Board Books, Activism. Summary: This is a very sweet counting book that focuses on a Pride Parade. The illustrations are…
Read MoreYou Be You! The Kid’s Guide to Gender, Sexuality, and Family
This little book hopped off the shelf and into Lee’s hands like it was meant to be! In just 73 short, beautifully illustrated pages, author Johnathan Branfman and illustrator Julie Benbassat have created the guide that I wish I had…
Read MoreWhen Aidan Became a Brother
Written by: Kyle Lukoff Illustrated by: Kaylani Juanita For ages: 4 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: POC-Centric Narratives, Gender Identity, Family, LGBTQ Youth, Trans Experience, Gender Stereotypes, Growing Up, Pregnancy, Siblings, Social-Emotional Learning, Empathy. Summary: Since it’s Corrie’s birthday, she wanted to post a book…
Read MoreWe Are Everywhere
Created & Compiled by: Matthew Riemer & Leighton Brown For ages: all ages Language: English Topics Covered: LGBTQ History, Activism, Global Community, Own Voices. Summary: So this might seem like a funky book to review since we primarily do children’s books, but it’s really not….
Read MoreThe Love-Alphabet Rockers
Featured Artists and Guest Artists: Over 60 guest artists join the Alphabet Rockers co-founders, Kaitlin McGaw and Tommy Soulati Shepherd. Voices from our next generation — Lillian Ellis, Maya Fleming, Kali de Jesus and Tommy “T3PO” Shepherd III, as well as 123…
Read MoreDeadendia: The Broken Halo [released 10/17]
Written & Illustrated by: Hamish Steele For ages: YA middle & upper grades (2 vaguely implied sexual situations) Language: English Topics Covered: POC-Centric Narratives, Neurodivergent Characters, LGBTQ, Supernatural, Friendship, Graphic Novels, Adventure, Love, Family, Acceptance. Summary: This graphic novel is the next installment in the…
Read MoreEducate to Empower
Co-Founder: Corrie “the Boss”
Co-Founder: Lee “the Dreamer”
