gender nonconformity

"An illustrated memoir of a twelve-year-old boy's experience growing up transgender and how his family supports him"--.

"When self-professed evil twin Marshall 'Mars' Matthias loses his sister Caroline under horrific circumstances, it propels him to learn all he can about the once-inseparable sibling who'd grown tragically distant. Mars's genderfluidity means he's often excluded from the traditions--and expectations--of his politically-connected family, including attendance at the prestigious Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy where his sister poured so much of her time. But with his grief still fresh, he insists on attending in her place. What Mars finds is a bucolic fairytale. Folksy charm and rigid gender roles combine with toxic preparatory rigor into a pristine, sun-drenched package. Mars seeks out his sister's old friends: a group of girls dubbed the Honeys, named for the beehives they maintain behind their cabin. They are beautiful and terrifying--and Mars is certain they're connected to Caroline's death. But the longer he stays at Aspen, the more the sweet mountain breezes give way to hints of decay. Mars's memories begin to falter, bleached beneath the relentless summer sun. Something is hunting him in broad daylight, toying with his mind. If Mars can't find it soon, it will eat him alive"--From the publisher's web site.

One of the most important topics in contemporary society, gender identity is a term many young people are familiar with and are using to express themselves. This thoughtful guide to this subject defines gender identity, explores the history of this topic, and examines the different ways gender identity is viewed today. By using recent data, expert opinions presented through annotated quotes, and critical thinking questions, readers are able to form their own opinions about gender identity, comprehend the issues associated with it, and think more deeply about their own relationship with gender and its expression in the modern world.

"Patrick wakes up one day to find he has turned pink overnight. But boys can't be pink! Feeling teased and left out, poor Patrick runs away in search of pink playmates"--Provided by publisher.

Everyone who lives near the lake knows the stories about the world underneath it, an ethereal landscape rumored to be half-air, half-water. But Bastian Silvano and Lore Garcia are the only ones who've been there. Bastian grew up both above the lake and in the otherworldly space beneath it. Lore's only seen the world under the lake once, but that one encounter changed their life and their fate. Then the lines between air and water begin to blur. The world under the lake drifts above the surface. If Bastian and Lore don't want it bringing their secrets to the surface with it, they have to stop it, and to do that, they have to work together. There's just one problem: Bastian and Lore haven't spoken in seven years, and working together means trusting each other with the very things they're trying to hide.

Thirty authors share first-person narratives of living with a gender that doesn't fit neatly into the categories of male or female.

In most corners of the globe, a majority of people see themselves as either male or female. Moreover, there has long been, and remains, a general assumption that those are the only possible genders that human beings can be. The gender spectrum is extremely diverse and non-binary people can and do express a range of gender identities so wide that it can seem confusing to some people. This . . . book shows how and why some people have come to question or explore their gender identity and how this can sometimes lead to controversy.

A professional skateboarder shares their experience as a non-binary athlete.

"One of the most important topics in contemporary society, gender identity is a term many young people are familiar with and are using to express themselves. This thoughtful guide to this subject defines gender identity, explores the history of this topic, and examines the different ways gender identity is viewed today. By using recent data, expert opinions presented through annotated quotes, and critical thinking questions, readers are able to form their own opinions about gender identity, comprehend the issues associated with it, and think more deeply about their own relationship with gender and its expression in the modern world"--Provided by publisher.

"Gender identity is a concept that young people are talking about in increasingly open ways, and they need resources to help them better understand this complex topic. This sensitive and age-appropriate overview of gender identity features helpful definitions and explanations, an introduction to the use of preferred pronouns, and tips for talking to both peers and adults about this topic. . . [Readers] are encouraged to develop empathy and an appreciation for diversity"--Provided by publisher.