Written By: Trinity & DeShanna Neal Illustrated by: Art Twink For Ages: 4 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: LGBTQ Youth, Transgender Youth, Family, Empowerment, Neurodiversity, Autism, Own Voices. Summary: This book is absolutely phenomenal, made all the more powerful by it being a true & own voices story. Trinity is a young, Black,…
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The Every Body Book
Written By: Rachel E. Simon, LCSW Illustrated by: Noah Grigni For Ages: 8-12 years Language: English Topics Covered: LGBTQ, Sex, Bodies, Bodily Functions, Growing Up, Relationships, Families, Pregnancy. Summary: This book is really nothing short of revolutionary, especially for LGBTQ+ youth, who now have an inclusive book about puberty and development. The subtle shifts in…
When Aidan Became a Brother
Written by: Kyle Lukoff Illustrated by: Kaylani Juanita For ages: 4 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: BIPOC Protagonists, 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 that she’s currently loving and can’t stop talking about. This book is SO cute, we’re…
The 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 Andrés, Angel & Koja Adeyoha, Aris Wong, Ashanti Branch, Billy Dean Thomas, Celestina Pearl and…
It Feels Good To Be Yourself; A Book About Gender Identity
Written by: Theresa Thorn Illustrated by: Noah Grigni For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Self-Acceptance, Self-Esteem, Gender Identity, LGBTQ Youth, Friendship, Family, Love, Own Voices, Community, POC-Centric Narratives. Summary: This book is INCREDIBLE. It was written clearly and in a style that shows us the author is familiar with children, and explaining things to them. The book affirms and reaffirms…
Jack (not Jackie)
Written by: Erica Silverman Illustrated by: Holly Hatam For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Family, Acceptance, Trans Experience, Transgender Youth. Summary: Big sister Susan loves her little sibling Jackie, more than anything. Susan loves making Jackie giggle, and dreams about all of the fun things they’ll do together growing up. When Jackie becomes a little older, the two children…