Library books are available for Gender Spectacular families!
Families can take out books by attending the support group or by emailing support@genderspectacular.com .
Books available for loan are listed below in categories:
Teen guidebooks (but everyone can read them!)
Community resources & workbooks
We also have some funding available to buy new titles. To request a title for purchase please email: support@genderspectacular.com
Children’s Books:
From the stars in the sky to the fish in the sea written by Kai Cheng Thom and illustrated by Way-Yant li and kai yun ching
Introducing Teddy written by Jessica Walton, illustrated by Dougal MacPherson
It Feels Good to be Yourself written by Tessa Thorn, illustrated by Noah Grigny
It’s Ok to Sparkle by Avery Jackson and Jessica Udischas
Meet Polkadot by Talcott Boradhead
My Dad Thinks I’m a Boy by Sophie Labelle
Pride Colours by Robin Stevenson
Sex is a Funny Word by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth
What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth
Who Are You?: The Kid’s Guide to Gender Identity by Brook Pessin-Whedbee and Naomi Bardoff
Coming soon:
When Aiden became a brother by Kyle Lukoff , Illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
47000 Beads by Koja & Angel Adeyoha, Illustrated by Holly McGillis
Is That for a Boy or a Girl by S. Bear Bergman and Illustrated by Rachel Dougherty
The Great Space Adventure by Ryaka Aoki, illustrated by Cai L Steele
YA Fiction:
George by Alex Gino
Lizard Radio by Pat Schmatz
Gracefully Grayson by Ami Polonsky
Teen Guidebooks:
A Quick and Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities by Mady G, J.R. Zuckerberg
A Quick Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns by Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan Jimerson
Hello Cruel World: 10 alternatives to Suicide fo Teens, Freaks & Other Outlaws by Kate Bornstein
Trans Teen Survival Guide by Owl and Fox Fisher
Adult Non-Fiction:
Gender Born, Gender Made by Diane Ehrensaft
The Gender Creative Child by Diane Ehrensaft
I Hope We Choose Love by Kai Cheng Thom
Pride: Celebrating Diversity & Community by Robin Stevenson
Raising my Rainbow by Lori Duron
Transgender Children and Youth: Cultivating Pride and Joy with Families in Transition by Elija C. Nealy
The Transgender Child by Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper
The Transgender Teen by Stephanie Brill and Lisa Kenney
The Trans Generation by Ann Travers
Who’s Your Daddy? And Other Writings on Queer Parenting Edited by Rachel Epstein
Community Resources and Workbooks:
I -Heart- My Chest by Q-munity
Welcoming our Trans Family and Friends by P-FLAG
The Genderquest Workbook (PDF Download) by Rylan Testa, Deborah Coolhart, Jayme Peta
I ❤ My Chest: A Chest health resource for trans folk
many thanks to Wholesome Handmade for the art!