gender identity

Discusses the lives and impact of these heroes by exploring their march toward progress, from the early sparks of the movement before Stonewall to the prolific activists of today.

"Based on interviews with transgender kids, ranging in age from 4 to 20, and their parents, and over five years of research in the US and Canada, [this book] offers a . . . look into what it is like to grow up as a trans child. Keeping in mind that all trans kids are among the most vulnerable to bullying, violent attacks, self-harm and suicide, and that those who struggle with poverty, racism, lack of parental support, learning differences, etc., are extremely at risk, [the author] offers ways to support all trans kids through policy recommendations and activist interventions. Ultimately, the book is meant to open up options for kids' own gender self-determination, to question the need for the sex binary, and to highlight ways that cultural and material resources can be redistributed more equitably"--Provided by publisher.

"Jamie knows that she's not like other girls. She has a secret. She binds her chest every day to feel more like herself. Jamie questions why she is drawn to the practice and why she is afraid of telling her friends who have their own secrets"--Back cover.

"In this novel for middle-graders, talented baseball player Caspar Cadman has a great arm and a big secret. He used to live life as a girl called Cassandra"--OCLC.

This book shares the stories of teens who are homeless and live on the streets or in shelters, with or without their families.

A queer, black teenager finds herself stranded in a dangerous and unfamiliar place: an all-white Christian youth backpacking camp.

This empowering book talks about how family, culture, and values shape our identities and that it is important to be happy with who you are. Identities are the ways that people think about and see themselves. Gender often makes up a large part of our identity. Whether male or female, a person's gender is more about which sex they strongly identify themselves as being. An activity encourages further discussion.

A guide to navigating life as a trans teen that discusses family and friends, cross-hormonal therapy, self-care, expression, identity, dysphoria, and depression, and features real-life trans stories.

"[Examines] sex and gender in society. The focus here [is] on topics, such as the biology of sexual development, the development of gender roles, transvestism, transgenderism, gender roles, and affectional orientation"--Page xvi.

A comprehensive guide to supporting and raising a transgendered, non-binary, gender-fluid, or gender-expansive teen.