gender identity

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Man o' war

On a field trip to SeaPlanet, seventeen-year-old Arab-American high school swimmer River McIntyre has a chance encounter with Indy, a happy, healthy queer person, which sets off a wrenching journey of self-discovery, from internalized homophobia and gender dysphoria, through layers of coming out, affirmation surgery, and true love.

Sir Callie and the champions of Helston

2022
Trapped in a rigid hierarchy where girls learn magic and boys train as knights, twelve-year-old nonbinary Callie, who dreams of becoming a knight, and their new friends find themselves embedded in an ancient war, but in order to defeat the threats outside the kingdom they must first defeat the bigotry within.

The house that whispers

"Simon, an eleven-year-old coming to terms with his gender identity, is convinced that his grandmother's house is haunted"--Provided by the publisher.
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The best liars in Riverview

While searching the woods that used to be their personal sanctuary, twelve-year-old Aubrey recalls the events and incidents preceding their best friend's disappearance and quietly questions their own gender identity.

Flight of the puffin

2021
"Told in multiple voices, seventh-grader Libby sets off a chain of events that brings hope and encouragement to four different individuals across the country who are dealing with bullies, acceptance, homelessness, and grief"--OCLC.

Galaxy

the prettiest star
2022
Taylor Barzelay seems to have the perfect life with good looks and good grades, but they are actually an alien princess from the planet Cyandii, and after six long years of accepting the duty to remain in hiding as a boy on Earth, it all changes when they meet confident Metropolis city girl Katherine.

Ellen outside the lines

2022
"Ellen, an autistic thirteen-year-old, navigates a new city, shifting friendships, a growing crush, and her queer and Jewish identities while on a class trip to Barcelona, Spain"--Provided by publisher.

The many half-lived lives of Sam Sylvester

2022
An autistic nonbinary eighteen-year-old moves to a new town and school with the support of their loving father and finds friends in an LGBTQ-plus club, but they all must come together to solve the decades-old murder of a teenage boy and confront the demons lurking in Sam's past.

The Sunbearer Trials

2022
Transgender demigod Teo is unexpectedly selected for the Sunbearer Trials, a fierce competition among demigod heroes where the winner sacrifices the loser to Sol, their blood fueling the Sun Stones that protect Reino del Sol.
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What's the T?

2022
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.

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