gender identity

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Can we achieve gender equality?

The idea of women moving through the world as freely as men should sell itself, Roxane Gay said. That is not the case. Women lag behind men when it comes to freedom, money, respect, and education. Can We Achieve Gender Equality? delves into the ways philosophy explores a womans place in the world. Men have controlled women in countless ways. But from voting rights to #MeToo, women have persisted in.

Identity

a story of transitioning
In graphic novel format, looks at the life of transgender teen activist Corey Masion who transitioned from male to female.

Flight of the puffin

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.

Once a girl, always a boy

a family memoir of a transgender journey
Looks at the life of Jeremy Iverster who came out as transgender, and emerged as an advocate for the transgender community.

Let's talk about it

the teen's guide to sex, relationships, and being a human
"[Presents an illustrated look at] sex, sexuality, gender, body, consent, and many other topics for teens"-- Provided by publisher.

Jamie is Jamie

a book about being yourself and playing your way
2018
Jamie is excited about making friends at a new school, but after playing with dolls and action figures, trying ballet and fixing a toy car, his classmates wonder if Jamie is a girl or a boy.

Gender identity

2021
This book examines what is occurring, how people learn to accept themselves and find acceptance from others, the challenges of transitioning, and the fight for transgender rights.

Beyond the gender binary

2020
"Poet, artist, and LGBTQIA+ rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs, demystifies, and reimagines the gender binary"--Provided by publisher.

Running with lions

2018
"Bloomington High School Lions' star goalie Sebastian Hughes should be excited about his senior year: His teammates are amazing, and he's got a coach who doesn't ask anyone to hide their sexuality. But when his estranged childhood-best-friend Emir Shah shows up at summer training camp, Sebastian realizes the team's success may end up in the hands of the one guy who hates him. Determined to reconnect with Emir for the sake of the Lions, he sets out to regain Emir's trust. But to Sebastian's surprise, sweaty days on the pitch, wandering the town's streets, and bonding on the weekends spark more than just friendship between them"--Publishers description.

Be gay, do comics

queer history, memoir, and satire from The Nib
2020
"The dream of a queer separatist town. The life of a gay, Jewish Nazi-fighter. A gender reveal party that tears reality apart. These are just some of the comics you'll find in this massive queer comics anthology from The Nib. [This book] is filled with dozens of comics about LGBTQIA + experiences, ranging from personal stories to queer history to cutting satire about pronoun panic and brands desperate to co-opt pride"--Back cover.

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