Everybody thought I was a boy!
by Anisa Varasteh
illus. by Sholeh Pardakhtim
Language: English
[South Australia] : Anisa Varasteh, 2018. ©2018.
27 unnumbered pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 21 x 21 cm.
ISBN: 9780646990279 ; 0646990276
Summary: "How do you know if someone is a boy or a girl, or ...neither? Everybody thought Sam was a boy, but why? Join Sam and Shelissa to find out what happened" -- cover description.
Available: https://www.anisa-va.com/product-page/sam
Of How I Came to Be
by Rebel Tots
Language: English
Blurb, 2019.
22 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.
ISBN: 9780464655718
Summary: A beautifully simple rhyming story for babies and toddlers. Let's discover how egg donation and surrogacy played an important part of their journey into your hearts. This version is for 2 dad families. Other versions are available for gestational surrogacy and for heterosexual couples that used an egg donor and a surrogate.
Available: https://www.blurb.com/b/9598522-of-how-i-came-to-be-egg-donation-and-surrogacy
Love makes a family
by Sophie Beer
Language: English
Richmond, Victoria: Little Hare Books, an imprint of Hardie Grant Egmont, [2018] ©2018.
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 9781760502225 1760502227
Summary: Whether you have two mums, two dads, one parent, or one of each, there's one thing that makes a family a family... and that's love.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Makes-Family-Sophie-Beer/dp/052555422X/
Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero
by Ellie Royce
Language: English
[S.l.] : POW!, 2019.
32 p. : col. ill. : cm.
ISBN: 1576879356; 9781576879351
Summary: The narrator thinks it's awesome that his Uncle and his Auntie are the same people. Uncle Leo is an accountant and is great at helping with math homework. Auntie Lotta is a fabulous performer who loves to sing at home with her nephew. One day Lotta's family comes to watch her perform at the local pride parade. Suddenly, a dog breaks free of its leash and nearly causes a float-crash, but Lotta springs into action just in time to save the dog and the parade. The mayor wants to give her a medal for courage and to celebrate with all her friends, but Lotta worries that her friends who only know him as "Leo" won't get along with her fellow drag performers who know her as "Lotta." With the help of her nephew, they put together a fierce look that is both Leo and Lotta, the perfect ensemble for an Auntie Uncle. A sweet, uplifting story about boldly being your true self that's a "Lotta Fun."
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Auntie-Uncle-Drag-Queen-Hero/dp/1576879356/
My awesome sister: a book about transgender acceptance
by Lisé Frances
Language: English
Catlemaine, [Victoria] : MABEL Media, 2019. ©2019.
16 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 22 x 22 cm.
ISBN: 9780648367635; 0648367630
Summary: My awesome sister centres around a child whose adored older brother is struggling with gender confusion. We follow the child's efforts to bring a smile to their brother's face, and then revel in the joy both feel after the transition. It is written for children aged four and older, to start a conversation around gender diversity. It is a useful tool for families and friends of the transgender community.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0648367630/
My awesome uncle: a book about transgender acceptance
by Lisé Frances
Language: English
Catlemaine, [Victoria] : MABEL Media, 2019. ©2019.
12 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 22 x 22 cm.
ISBN: 9780648367604; 0648367606
Summary: My awesome uncle centres around a child's fears when their dearly-loved aunt transitions to uncle. We journey along with the child's potential fears and the subsequent acceptance and happiness of their awesome uncle. It is written for children aged four and older, to start a conversation around gender diversity. It is a useful tool for families and friends of the transgender community.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0648367649/
My awesome brother: a book about transgender acceptance
by Lisé Frances
Language: English
Catlemaine, [Victoria] : MABEL Media, 2019. ©2019.
16 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 22 x 22 cm.
ISBN: 9780648367611; 0648367614
Summary: My awesome brother centres around a child whose adored older sister is struggling with gender confusion. We follow the child's efforts to bring a smile to their sister's face, and then revel in the joy both feel after the transition. It is written for children aged four and older, to start a conversation around gender diversity. It is a useful tool for families and friends of the transgender community.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0648367614/
My awesome aunty: a book about transgender acceptance
by Lisé Frances
Language: English
Catlemaine, [Victoria] : MABEL Media, 2019. ©2019.
12 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 22 x 22 cm.
ISBN: 9780648367628; 0648367622
Summary: My awesome aunty centres around a child's fears when their dearly-loved uncle transitions to aunt. We journey along with the child's potential fears and the subsequent acceptance and happiness of their awesome aunty. It is written for children aged four and older, to start a conversation around gender diversity. It is a useful tool for families and friends of the transgender community.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Awesome-Aunty-Childrens-Transgender-Acceptance/dp/0648367665/
Who am I? I am me! : a book to explore gender equality, gender sterotyping, acceptance and diversity
by Jayneen Sanders
illus. by Diane Ewen
Language: English
Victoria, Australia : Educate2Empower Publishing, 2018.
39 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
ISBN: 9781925089325; 1925089320
Summary: "Frankie loves dress-ups, playing soccer, visiting grandpa, cooking pancakes, and so much more. Frankie loves what Frankie loves! The choice is always Frankie's. Allowing your child to do the things they love and simply be themselves is one of the greatest gifts you can provide. Through Frankie's active and fun encounters, readers soon learn that in Frankie's world there are no gendered roles--kids are just kids!"-- Back cover.
Available: https://www.readings.com.au/products/25620453/who-am-i-i-am-me-a-book-to-explore-gender-equality-gender-stereotyping-acceptance-and-diversity
The adventurous princess: and other feminist fairy tales
by Erin-Claire Barrow
Language: English
Fyshwick: Odyssey Books ; Mansfield : Novella Distribution [Distributor] 2019. ©2019.
53 pages : colour illustrations ; 31 cm.
ISBN: 9781925652994; 1925652998
Summary: What if Beauty stood up to the Beast, the Princess never tried to sleep on the pea (and wouldn't have noticed it if she had), and the Swan Maiden took her revenge on the hunter who kidnapped her? The Adventurous Princess and other feminist fairy tales is a retelling of nine traditional fairy tales with a feminist twist. Fairy tales open up new worlds full of enchantment and adventure, but many of these traditional stories also reinforce rigid gender roles and norms, perpetuate stereotypes, and lack diversity in their characters. In The Adventurous Princess, the charm, whimsy, and magic of traditional fairy tales remain, but the diverse characters challenge stereotypes about who they should be or how they should act, stand up for themselves, and shape their own futures.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Adventurous-Princess-other-feminist-fairy/dp/1925652726
My family doesn't look like your family
by Tenielle Stoltenkamp
illus. by Go Suga
Language: English
[Vaucluse, New South Wales] : There There Co, 2019. ©2019.
1 colume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 9780648449713; 0648449718
Summary: My family doesn't look like your family, and that's ok. We are all one big family after all! How do we encourage conversations about family in a way that's reflective and inclusive of the diverse society we live in? Single parent, blended family, same sex couples, fostered, live-in grandparents, carers...it's time we expand the image of families in children's stories. Written by Tenielle Stoltenkamp and illustrated by Go Suga, My family doesn't look like your family blends counting and inclusive questions with bold illustrations crafted to represent diverse families of all shapes and forms.--Publisher's website.
Available: https://store.riverbendbooks.com.au/p/relationships-my-family-doesn-t-look-like-your-family-an-australian-children-s-book-celebrating-diverse-families?barcode=9780648449713
My two super mums
by Bronny Fallens
illus. by Fleure Vaslet
Language: English
Brighton : Little Train Publishing House, 2016. ©2016.
16 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm.
ISBN: 9780987107008; 0987107003
Summary: My Two Super Mums is the latest edition to the wonderful series written by Bronny and illustrated by our wonderful new illustrator Fleure Vaslet. Fleure is an English born Australian based Artist living bayside and the two met through the primary school where both their daughters attend. What has ensued is not just a beautiful friendship but a marvellous collaboration between two mums who believe families should be celebrated in all their shapes and sizes. My Two Super Mums presents a family of four: two mums and two daughters enjoying their day-to-day life. Written in a simple verse style the story conveys the message that it doesn’t matter the makeup of your family, as long as you are happy and loved.
Available: https://www.booktopia.com.au/my-two-super-mums-bronny-fallens/book/9780987107008.html
Wrestle!
by Charlotte Mars; Maya Newell; Gus Skattebol-James
illus. by Tom Jellett
Language: English
Crows Nest, NSW : Allen & Unwin, 2019.
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 9781760296810; 1760296813
Summary: I love wrestling. When I grow up, I want to be just like my wrestling heroes: big and tough, with really huge muscles. The only problem is, my mums don't like fighting... A funny story about identity, family and dressing up, inspired by the award-winning documentary, Gayby Baby.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Wrestle/dp/1760296813/
One in many millions
by Rebecca Miles
illus. by Anil Tortop
Language: English
Rebecca Miles, 2018.
Summary: Some people might tell you that you were grown from a magical egg. You may have heard that a flying bird delivered you. The real story about how you were made is far more interesting – it all begins with one in MANY millions…. This book aims to explain the beautiful process of making a baby to children who have two Mums. It begins with a short explanation of how a child with heterosexual parents is made through sexual intercourse, and then goes on to cover IVF, IUI and sperm donation, all in a child-friendly and illustrated picture book.
Available: https://rjmilesauthor.com/product/one-in-many-millions/
Some Girls
by Nelly Thomas
illus. by Sarah Dunk
Independently published, 2017.
p. : col. ill. ; cm.
Summary: Some Girls is an early childhood book aimed at instilling confidence in little girls. It’s a story about how every girl is different and special in their own way.
Available: https://www.somekidsbooks.com/#/some-girls/
Lucy Star @ 13: Let’s Celebrate Trans and Gender Diversity
written and illus. by Kate Downey
Language: English
BalboaPressAU , 2017.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1504310322 ; 9781504310321
Summary:
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Lucy-Star-13-Celebrate-Diversity/dp/1504310322/
Enid and her two mums
by Jessica Skogstad
illus. by Tara Reynolds
Language: English
Jessica Skogstad, 2016.
Summary: Young Enid is on her usual walk to school one day, when she notices that her family looks slightly different to the other families she sees on the street. Enid has two mums, and she begins to wonder just what makes up a family. The day brings her many opportunities to see the diverse nature of modern families, and Enid makes a very important discovery along the way – family is love! The first of Jessica Skogstad’s titles through Aly’s Books, Enid and her Two Mums is a heartwarming story that highlights the diversity of families in our communities, but also the wonderful similarities and unconditional love that these different family configurations contain.
Available: http://www.enidandher2mums.com/
Enid and her two mums
written and illus. by Jessica Skogstad
Language: English
Kindle
Summary: Enid wonders why many kids at school have a mum and a dad, while she has two mums. Discover what Enid finds out about families.
Available: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B01CFK20JG
Mummy and Mumma get married
by Roz Hopkins and Natalie Winter
illus. by Cara King
Language: English
[Australia]: Captain Honey, 2016.
32. p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9780994211620
Summary: Marriage equality. It’s the topic of the moment. Inspired by progress in the rest of the world, and galvanised by the lack of it in Australia, publisher Roz Hopkins and designer Natalie Winter wrote this sweet, uplifting story about a little girl who plans a big surprise wedding for her mummies.
Available: http://mummyandmummagetmarried.com.au/
