The Sisters from the Stars
written and illustrated by Amy Eleanor Heart
Language: English
Heartspeak Press, 2018.
48 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0999673041 ; 9780999673041
Summary: Hailey loves being a girl from the stars, but she wishes she knew another eleven-year-old who is fantastically strange like her. She discovers Violet, a maybe-weirdo who draws magical dragons on her own arms and colors her hair like a delicious mint chip milkshake. But before they can talk, Hailey has to fight her way through bullies and make herself become a giant woman. When Hailey and Violet finally meet, they open up a wormhole full of french fries, dragons, and magic. Through the power of out-of-this-world friendship, Violet and Hailey share the wonder of being their very own weirdos, together. New friendships open up new galaxies, but they can also create new problems. Even though Violet finally feels free to be her own self with Hailey, the rest of the world can't see Violet for who she really is. Violet is forced to confront what it means to be a weirdo in a world that wants you to be normal. With the help of Hailey, her magic wand, and the Universe, the girls team up to break free from everyone's expectations and take flight to the stars and beyond.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Sisters-Stars-Amy-Heart/dp/0999673041
Someday for Lucas
written and illustrated by Andres Antunez
Language: English
Independently published, 2020.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9798637036035
Summary: This is the story of a child's loss and struggles to find acceptance. When Lucas' mother is taken from him suddenly, he must learn to be brave and fend for himself in the school yard. Will his love of the color pink, books, and art help him find a friend? Will his schoolmates accept his special, sparkly scarf?
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Someday-Lucas-Andres-Antunez/dp/B0873VGLTX/
I Am Fabulous
by Miss Nicola Louise Bedenham
Language: English
Independently published, 2020.
31 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9798663403252
Summary: This book champions children who feel different and encourages them to be proud of the amazing wonderful individuals they are. I am fabulous is the heartfelt story inspired by the author's transgender brother and their childhood growing up. Christopher is a small boy loving life following his dreams and passions. Singing, dancing and making the most fabulous glittery costumes, but not everyone around him shares the same enthusiasm and pokes fun at him. His sister decides to help him in the only way she knows how, by making a piece of artwork celebrating who he is. This book includes an art project so the reader can celebrate their own fabulous individual story.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/fabulous-Miss-Nicola-Louise-Bedenham/dp/B08CPG3B15
Ang bonggang bonggang batang beki = The fierce and fabulous boy in pink
by Rhandee Garlítos
illus. by Tokwa Salazar Peñaflorida
Language: Tagalog and English
[Quezon City LG&M Corporation, 2013] ©2013.
30 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
ISBN: 9789710151394
Summary: Adel seems to be different from the other boys his age. He is very fond of the color pink which brings meaning to his life. But for his family and friends, Adel is a son, sibling, and friend that you will surely adore. Still, there are people who cannot easily accept Adel's identity and those like him. In one surprising instance, Adel proves to everyone that true bravery and greatness do not lie in how one acts or looks, but in courage and self-acceptance.
Available: https://pumplepie.com/products/ang-bonggang-bonggang-batang-beki-the-fierce-and-fabulous-boy-in-pink?fbclid=IwAR0ucQwje5TrhpIjatBqh9TXlT99H4LaGpSwWE_YGDoXooP2YLOp3_FzA1g
Free to be Me
by Nancy Zarriello
illus. by Blueberry Illustrations
Language: English
Independently published, 2019.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1086295544; 9781086295542
Summary: “Free to be ME” takes you on a journey through a little boy’s life living authentically through his difficult school years, standing out and not fitting in with other boys and societal norms. Oliver embraces who he is from a young age, which subjects him to years of bullying and being left out simply because he was different. It’s an adorable and honest story told through Oliver’s voice that will help parents, teachers and guardians facilitate positive conversations around sexuality, love and stressing the importance of embracing what makes someone different and unique. Families are supposed to be a mom, dad, sisters and brothers, right? In this story, families are created differently. The main ingredient is LOVE and that is what ultimately makes a family. Oliver is lucky enough to be a part of two families created differently, but both made equally from LOVE. This book is dedicated to all those living their truths. The most powerful question ever posed to me by my then ten-year-old son was, “Why would you keep me from being who I am?”
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Free-be-Me-Nancy-Zarriello/dp/1086295544
Bunny Dog
by Connie Elliano
illus. by Laurie Barrows
Language: English
Tall Clover Press, 2018.
34 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1732469504; 9781732469501
Summary: Is this a bunny that howls? Is this a dog that hops? It's Bunny Dog!! With tall floppy ears and a tail that wags, Bunny Dog gently shows your child that no matter who you are, it's okay to just be yourself.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Bunny-Dog-Connie-Elliano/dp/1732469504/
Cakemates
by Olivia Arlene
illus. by Karen Gilstrap
Language: English
[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2019. ©2019.
1 volume (unpaged) ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 9780359334612; 035933461X
Summary: Join Joe, the joyful blue cupcake on his journey to finding a cakemate! Joe will meet new cakes and travel from Sweetsville to Sugartown! But ... will he find what he is looking for? Will Joe find his cakemate? Cakemates is a colorful, beautifully illustrated book about fearlessly embrasing who you are and finding your own happiness.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Cakemates-Olivia-Arlene/dp/035933461X/
I Will Be Me
by Kristy Ware
illus. by Haley Arnold
Language: English
Strength & Soul Press, 2019.
35 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1999456912; 9781999456917
Summary: Who says you can't build skyscrapers while dressed in a tutu? Who say's you can't play dolls by day and score goals at soccer by night? I Will Be Me, takes you and your little one on an adventure of playing make-believe... or is it real? With clever rhymes and cheerful art, you'll be eager to flip the pages and see what comes next. The main child in this story is gender-neutral, so all children can identify with them. This book celebrates both creativity and diversity. Parents will love the message of self-confidence, and kids will love the imaginative scenes.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Be-Me-Kristy-Ware/dp/1999456912/
I Am Perfectly Designed
by Karamo Brown
illus. by Anoosha Syed
Language: English
New York: Henry Holt, 2019.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 125023221X; 9781250232212
Summary: In this empowering ode to modern families, a boy and his father take a joyful walk through the city, discovering all the ways in which they are perfectly designed for each other.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Am-Perfectly-Designed-Karamo-Brown/dp/125023221X/
Wish upon a lantern
by Lindy Lorenz
illus. by Beth Kruziki
Language: English
Roswell, New Mexico: Michelkin Publishing, [2017] ©2017.
26 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 9780999522202; 0999522205
Summary: "When a child struggles with feeling out of place, Papa lights a sky lantern to dance among the stars. The child wishes upon the lantern's soft light as Papa teaches about serving as a lantern for others who need it most. When it's time for the child to light their own lantern, it's finally clear what it means to be an ally for others. Wish Upon A Lantern is a heartwarming story of courage, fellowship, and virtue in a world where being different is often met with adversity."--provided by Amazon.com.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Wish-Upon-Lantern-Lindy-Lorenz/dp/0999522205/
Jyll 'N' Jak: "It's who we are inside"
by Andre Groft; V. Pinto
illus. by Jim Colao
Language: English
Content Vortex , 2019.
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0578486482; 9780578486482
Summary: A nursery rhyme for modern times, supporting the right of honest individual expression. The story introduces twin siblings who grow up in a traditional setting where they find themselves at odds with the established concepts of gender identity. In their formative years, they are surrounded by the intolerance which is pervasive in their environment and within prevailing social attitudes. This work of fiction specifically addresses gender identity issues and celebrates transgender heroes.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Jyll-Jak-Its-who-inside/dp/0578486482/
Free to be incredible me
by Joelle-Elizabeth Retener
illus. by Connor DeHaan
Language: English
Augusta, MO: StoryBook Genius Publishing, [2019]. ©2019.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 22 cm.
ISBN: 9781949522204; 1949522202
Summary: "On Manny's first day of school, he learns there are things 'that boys just shouldn't do.' This made Dad mad and sad. So he teaches Manny that he is free to be the incredible boy that he is--even if he likes dolls and wears pink"--Back cover.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Be-Incredible-Joelle-Elizabeth-Retener/dp/1949522202/
Neither
by Airlie Anderson
Language: English
New York ; Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 2018.
pages cm.
ISBN: 9780316547697; 0316547697
Summary: Because Neither is unlike both the rabbits and birds of the Land of This and That, it sets out to find a new place where all kinds of creatures are welcome.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Neither-Airlie-Anderson/dp/0316547697/
A little bit different
by Claire Alexander
Language: English
London: words & pictures, 2019.
1 volume : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 9780711245457; 0711245452
Summary: Meet the ploofers. The ploofers have been practicing something special which they all want to do at the exact same time—but wait! What’s that? One of them does something different! When one little ploofer goes against the usual flow of things, the rest of them turn their backs on him. But all it takes is for one person to recognize the beauty in being different to spark a change in attitude of everyone.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Bit-Different-Claire-Alexander/dp/0711245460/
I am a zebra
by Naava Ellenberg
illus. by Alexa Miller
Language: English
[North Charleston, South Carolina] : Blurb, [2015].
18 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 9781320639033; 1320639038
Summary: A children's tale that teaches the importance of accepting others and staying true to yourself.
Available: https://www.blurb.com/b/6266558-i-am-a-zebra
Princesses Wear Pants
by Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim
illus. by Eva Byrne
Language: English
New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2017.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
ISBN: 9781520087221; 1520087225
Summary: Princess Penelope Pineapple stays busy flying planes, exercising, and gardening, always wearing pants, and so when disaster strikes at the Pineapple Ball, Penny is prepared.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Princesses-Wear-Pants-Savannah-Guthrie/dp/141972603
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The shapeless shape
by Victor Saad; David Kelley
illus. by Eduard Vea Keating
Language: English
Chicago, IL: Enterprise Institute, 2017. ©2017.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9780989223058; 0989223051
Summary: The Shapeless Shape is a seemingly simple story about a world of shapes where circles, squares, and rectangles go to school to learn what they can become. But there is one shape a shapeless shape that just doesn't fit.
This is the story of the Shapeless Shape's journey and a struggle we all experience from childhood to adulthood: the challenge of finding a place where our talents, uniqueness, and creativity can shine.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Shapeless-Shape-Victor-Saad/dp/0989223051/
Jamais sans mon sac à main!
by Belle DeMont
illus. by Sonja Wimmer; Edith Cordeau-Giard
Language: French
Toronto (Ontario) : Éditions Scholastic, [2018].
cm. pages
ISBN: 9781443169509; 1443169501
Summary: Charlie adore le sac à main rouge que sa grand-mère lui a donné. Un jour, il décide de le porter à l'école. D'abord son père, ensuite ses amis, et même le brigadier scolaire le questionnent sur cet « étrange 7; choix. Après tout, les garçons ne portent pas de sac à main. Mais Charlie ne se décourage pas, et peu à peu, sa détermination commence à affecter les gens autour de lui de façon positive. Grâce à lui, tout le monde réalise qu'il n'est pas toujours nécessaire de se conformer aux normes sociales : l'important, c'est d'être soi-même!
Avaiable: https://www.amazon.ca/Jamais-sans-mon-sac-main/dp/1443169501
Vincent the Vixen: A Truth & Tails Story
by Truth and Tails
Language: English
Truth & Tails LLP, 2015.
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0993362230 ; 9780993362231
Summary: Vincent the Vixen loves nothing more than playing make-believe with his brothers and sisters. But although the fox cubs all love using their imagination to be whoever they want to be, Vincent is happiest when he understands and accepts who he really is. Truth & Tails’ mission is to eliminate prejudice, encourage acceptance and aid understanding by addressing hard-to-deal-with concepts through simple, sensitive and beautiful stories featuring loveable characters, just like Vincent.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Vincent-Vixen-Truth-Tails-Story/dp/0993362230/
The Shadow Prince (LGBTQ Picture Books)
written and illustrated by Morgan Wood
Language: English
Morgan Wood, 2017.
27 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1521126674 ; 9781521126677
Summary: Prince Halim lived in a great big palace, filled with beautiful women who danced night and day. Though always surrounded by people, Halim felt very alone. When he finds a strange door he has never seen before he discovers love and acceptance on the other side.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Prince-LGBTQ-Picture-Books/dp/1521126674/
