transgender people

Seventeen-year-old Santi Arboleda finally feels settled in his new life in Los Angeles with a growing found family and a relationship with musical prodigy Suwa--until Suwa is offered the chance to step into the spotlight that he has always denied himself and they must finally face their dreams, their pasts, and their futures, whether together or apart.

A collection of seventeen short stories from young adult authors, includes a story in which an alien helps a girl decide if she should tell her best friend how she feels.

Two seventeen-year-old trans boys in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, struggling to understand themselves and their love for each other, are inspired by an online story about trans soldiers who fell in love during the American Revolution.

Contains a collection of LGBTQA+ short stories for middle schoolers about the themes of identity, love, family, and friends.

"Searching for their place in this world, 12-year-old Gabriela, who is dealing with depression and identity, finds the new year bringing them trans and queer friends and a YouTube channel that helps them find purpose in their journey"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to the full spectrum of gender identity for teenagers and adults, and discusses how topics such as transitioning, sexuality, gender politics, healthcare, and legal issues play a role in the lives of transgender and nonbinary individuals. Profiles famous trans and nonbinary role models throughout history, and features stories from real teens about their experiences with their gender identity. Includes black-and-white illustrations, a glossary, a reading list, and additional resources.

"Lewis has a few things to say to his younger teen self. He knows she hates her body. He knows she's confused about who to snog. He knows she's really a he and will ultimately realize this. But she's going to go through a whole lot of mess (some of it funny, some of it not funny at all) to get to that point. Lewis is trying to tell her this ... but she can't quite hear him yet. In [this book], Lewis Hancox takes readers on the hilarious, heartbreaking, and healing path he took to make it past trauma, confusion, hurt, and dubious fashion choices in order to become the man he was meant to be"--Back cover.

"Lindo Bacon . . . returns with another groundbreaking book that explores the deep ramifications people experienced when 'othered' in society and provides a guide for creating a world where all bodies are valued and everyone belongs"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a series of illustrated portraits and profiles of homosexual men and women who have contributed to the world's arts--including writer James Baldwin, composer Stephen Sondheim, and painter Frida Khalo.

"Jason is sure his sister, Becca, was murdered, but he's the only one who thinks so. After finding a photograph Becca kept hidden, he decides to infiltrate a boxing gym to prove that she didn't die accidentally. As a transgender kid, Jason's been fighting for as long as he can remember, and those skills are going to come in handy as he investigates. Quickly invited into the inner circle, Jason must balance newfound friendships with the burning hate that drives him. Jason soon feels torn between two worlds, determined to discover what happened to his sister but struggling with the fact that this is the first time he's ever felt like he belonged somewhere"--OCLC.