Trans-What?!
by Robert K. Ray
Language: English
Independently published, 2020.
49 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9798640752762
Summary: Trans what?! is a tale about a cat who deep down feels a lot more like a puppy. The story details her journey of self-discovery and educates children about trans gender (species) individuals while introducing you to a few lovable characters along the way.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Trans-What-Robert-K-Ray/dp/B088XWV5JD
Madoodle
by Dr. Elijah Nicholas
illus. by Marcellos Ponder
Language: English
Independently published, 2020.
77 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9798655263284
Summary: Dr. Elijah Nicholas has created an LGBTQI-friendly children's book featuring Madoodle (aka Madison), a ten-year-old girl whose Uncle Pete was once her Auntie Mary. Based on Dr. Elijah's observations as he navigated his gender transition from female to male, Dr. Elijah has brilliantly created a story of love, family, compassion, and authentic gender expression acceptance. Through the eyes of Madison and her friends, with appearances by parents, teachers, and other bright and inquisitive children, Dr. Elijah entertains, educates, enlightens, and most of all contributes to the discussion of unconditional love and gender expression. "Madoodle" is a great family discussion tool for navigating gender identity and family dynamics. It is also an excellent resource for classroom teachers when introducing gender, gender expression, navigating transgender students, and proper pronoun usage in the student setting.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Madoodle-Dr-Elijah-Nicholas/dp/B08BWHQB1J
Were I Not A Girl: The Inspiring and True Story of Dr. James Barry
by Lisa Robinson
illus. by Lauren Simkin Berke
Language: English
Schwartz & Wade, 2020.
40 p. : col ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1984849050 ; 9781984849052
Summary: Like other girls of her time, Margaret Bulkley didn't go to school. She wouldn't grow up to own property, be a soldier, a doctor, or hold any job other than perhaps maid or governor--such was a girl's lot in 19th century England. And was she comfortable born in a girl's body? We will never know. What we do know is that at the age of 18, she tugged off her stockings and dress, cut her red-gold curls, and vanished. In her place appeared a young man. Margaret became James Barry. James would attend medical school, become a doctor and a soldier, travel the world. He would fall in love, deliver babies, and fight in a duel. And he would live a rich full life.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1984849050/
The Fighting Infantryman: The Story of Albert D. J. Cashier, Transgender Civil War Soldier
by Rob Sanders
illus. by Nabi H. Ali
Language: English
little bee books, 2020.
48 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1499809360 ; 9781499809367
Summary: In 1861, the winds of war blew through the United States. Jennie Hodgers, a young immigrant from Ireland, moved west to Illinois and soon had a new name and a new identity--Albert D. J. Cashier. Like many other young men, Albert joined the Union Army. Though the smallest soldier in his company, Albert served for nearly three years and fought in forty battles and skirmishes. When the war ended, Albert continued to live his life as a man. His identity fit him as snug as his suspenders. Decades later, a reporter caught wind of the news that an old man in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home was actually a woman. The news swept through the country. What would happen to Albert and his military pension? Would he be allowed to continue to live as he wished? How would his friends, fellow soldiers, and others in the community react?
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Infantryman-Cashier-Transgender-Soldier/dp/1499809360/
Ho'onani : hula warrior
by Heather Gale
illus. by Mika Song
Language: English
Toronto: Tundra Books, 2019.
1 volume : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 22 x 28 cm.
ISBN: 9780735264496; 073526449X
Summary: "An empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawaiian culture based on the true story of a young girl in Hawai'i who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school. Ho'onani feels in-between. She doesn't see herself as wahine (girl) OR kane (boy). She's happy to be in the middle. But not everyone sees it that way. When Ho'onani finds out that there will be a school performance of a traditional kane hula chant, she wants to be part of it. But can a girl really lead the all-male troupe? Ho'onani has to try . . . Based on a true story, Ho'onani: Hula Warrior is a celebration of Hawaiian culture and an empowering story of a girl who learns to lead and learns to accept who she really is--and in doing so, gains the respect of all those around her. Ho'onani's story first appeared in the documentary A Place in the Middle by filmmakers Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson."
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Hoonani-Hula-Warrior-Heather-Gale/dp/073526449X/
Truly Willa
by Willa Naylor
illus. by Bex Naylor
Language: English
[Malta] : Willa Naylor, [2016] ©2016.
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 9781523936496; 1523936495
Summary: This is a real life first person account of a trans advocate child's journey from early beginnings of knowing her true self through transition into out public advocate. Willa has written this children's book to inspire hope and empowerment in children just like her, and help educate society at large, on what it's like to be a trans child in the world today. The book also has simplified quotes at the top of each page for the benefit of any younger readers, with the main paragraph having more detail, so children of different reading levels can still read along.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Truly-Willa-Naylor/dp/1523936495/
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/
Uncle Sam
by Segundo D. Matias
illus. by Jason Moss
Language: Tagalog
Quezon City : Lampara Publishing House, Inc. ©2014.
[approximately 32] pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9789715188043; 9715188044
Summary: Annie has an uncle who is creative, especially in doing hair. He always does Annie's hair which elicits joy and admiration from her classmates. One time, Annie wins a contest in school because of how her uncle dressed her up. Annie's uncle is so different from her daddy. His voice is high-pitched, as if he is singing. His hips sway when he walks, and his hands fly everywhere when he talks. Annie's uncle's name is "Uncle Sam," short for "Uncle Samantha."
The little mermaid & the drylands : transgender retelling
by Rhys Christopher Ethan
Language: English
[North Charleston, South Carolina] : [CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform], [2015].
38 pages ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 9781505605181; 1505605180
Summary: Excerpt: "Shireen saw the princess tripping on a plank and hitting her head on her way down into the sea, falling unconscious. She rushed to find her underwater and once she did she headed to the closest shore. They looked at each other. Shireen smiled. The princess smiled." *** Coming Soon: Beauty & the Guardian Beast (Queerky Tales #5) *** The classic tales you know, the characters with secrets you don't *** Blurb: The Little Mermaid feels out of place in the ocean. The Dry Lands look like her promising new beginning. New body, new feelings and Nava, the princess of her dreams. What will Shireen (now going by Shay) do to get all she's ever dreamed of? Queerky Tales is a series of classic fairy tales retold with LGBT characters. The classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen becomes a story about identity, the struggle to fit in and the power of love. For children and adults alike.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Mermaid-Lands-Queerky-Tales/dp/1505605180
Sam the fuzzy caterpillar: a story about transgender acceptance
by Dorothy England
Language: English
Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, ©2015.
25 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 9781504961080; 1504961080
Summary: "Join Sam the fuzzy caterpillar on his fascinating adventures: having picnics, playing cards and especially figuring out who he really is. With friends such as Lady Ladybug and Franklin Bee Roosevelt, who wouldn't want to miss out on the fun? This is a story of identity exploration, and what that process can be like for someone who finds it difficult to clearly explain who they truly are. This story is intended for all ages, and all people alike. Enjoy!"--Page 4 of cover.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Sam-Fuzzy-Caterpillar-Transgender-Acceptance/dp/1504961080
A story of change: helping kids understand transgender people
by Kayce Wahl
Language: English
[Place of publication not identified]: CreateSpace, ©2015.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 1512028037; 9781512028034
Summary: This book is a guide for parents who need help beginning conversations about adults in the family who are transgender or currently undergoing the transformation from aunt to uncle, mom to dad, etc. It encourages acceptance of change and unconditional love for the transgender community in a way small children can understand.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Change-Helping-Understand-Transgender/dp/1512028037
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 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/
The great big body book
by Mary Hoffman
illus. by Ros Asquith
Language: English
London : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2016.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
ISBN: 9781847808721 ; 1847808727
Summary: The fourth book in this internationally best-selling series explores lots of aspects of the body including birth, growth, ageing, senses, the brain, and genetics, but from a family standpoint rather than a straight non-fiction perspective. Features the exploratory, questioning framework and quirky treatment that has worked so well for the series.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Big-Body-Book/dp/1847808727
A princess of great daring!
by Tobi Hill-Meyer
illus. by E. Toczynski
Language: English
Flamingo Rampant, 2015.
Summary: "Jamie hasn’t seen her friends all summer, and is now living her affirmed gender as a girl. She meets up with her three (cisgender male) friends, and is happy that they are accepting of her gender. The four friends have imaginative adventures together about princes and a princess. Jamie asks her friends to support her when she has to tell everyone at school the following week, to which they all agree. Most of this story focuses on the imaginative adventures the four friends have together, and is a story of acceptance from peers, Jamie’s gender is a non-issue. Jamie is described as ‘a girl now’ by one of her mums, and at the end of the book describes herself as ‘really a girl’, framing gender as a binary. Jamie’s two mums are shown dropping her off at the start of the book, which is a rare disruption to the dominance of heterosexual families."
Available: http://www.flamingorampant.com/books.html
But, I'm not a boy!
by Katie Leone
illus. by Alison Pfeifer
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2014.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1514383101 ; 9781514383100
Summary: David has a big problem; she is really a girl named Sarah. But nobody knows and everyone assumes she is a boy. When her parents ask why she is so sad, is she brave enough to tell them the truth?
Available: https://www.createspace.com/5294192
