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Call me Max

2019
"When Max starts school, the teacher hesitates to call out the name on the attendance sheet. Something doesn't seem to fit. Max lets her know the name he wants to be called by--a boy's name. This begins Max's journey as he makes new friends and reveals his feelings about his identity to his parents. . . An age-appropriate introduction to what it means to be transgender"--Provided by publisher.
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Wandering son

2013
"Chiba-san won't make up with Takatsuki-San, and no one can get over his or her crush. Takatsuki-san envies Chizuru-san's boldness for showing up to school in a boy's uniform, and begrudgingly shops for a bra. Nitori-kun and Mako (who also identifies as a girl) decide to record their voices to preserve them before they change. And: what's up with the newbie teacher? There's another gender-bending play in the works?!"--Back cover.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

Out!

how to be your authentic self
2020
"Activist Miles McKenna came out on his YouTube channel in 2017, documenting his transition to help other teens navigate their identities and take charge of their own coming out stories. From that wisdom comes [this book], a . . . YA guide to the queer lifestyle. Find validation, inspiration, and support for your questions big and small--whether you're exploring your identity or seeking to understand the experience of an awesome queer person in your life"--Provided by publisher.

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.

Gender in the 21st century

Explores the issues surrounding gender in the 21st century by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format.

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