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VaughanPL: Transgender Awareness Week

November 13 - 19 is Transgender Awareness Week which is aimed at bringing awareness and advocacy to issues faced by trans individuals. The week ends with the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20 to remember those who are gone as a result of anti-trans violence. Advocacy and awareness starts at any age, and these books are the perfect place to start learning more!

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  • Introducing Teddy

    a Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship

    Walton, Jess
    From the publisher: "Introducing Teddy introduces the youngest readers to understanding gender identity and transition in an accessible and heart-warming story about being true to yourself and being a good friend."
    Book, 2016New York : Bloomsbury, 2016. — JP Walto
  • From the publisher: "This sweet #ownvoices picture book celebrates the changes in a transgender boy's life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother."
    Book, 2019New York : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2019] — JP Lukof
  • It Feels Good to Be Yourself

    a Book About Gender Identity

    Thorn, Theresa
    From the publisher: "This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others."
    Book, 2019New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2019. — JP 305.3 Tho
  • Who Are You?

    the Kid's Guide to Gender Identity

    Pessin-Whedbee, Brook,
    From the publisher: "This brightly illustrated children's book provides a straightforward introduction to gender for anyone aged four and up. It presents clear and direct language for understanding and talking about how we experience gender: our…
    Book, 2017London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017. — J 305.3 Pes
  • When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte in the school play -- but so…
    Unknown, 2015New York : Scholastic Press, 2015. — J FIC Gino
  • From the publisher: "In this quick and easy guide to queer and trans identities, cartoonistsMady G and JR Zuckerberg guide you through the basics of the LGBT+ world!" Also available as an e-book!
    Unknown, 2019Portland, OR : Limerence Press, 2019. — YA G
  • Being Jazz

    My Life as a (transgender) Teen

    Jennings, Jazz
    From the publisher: "Teen advocate and trailblazer Jazz Jennings--named one of "The 25 Most Influential Teens" of the year by Time --shares her very public transgender journey, as she inspires people to accept the differences in others while they…
    Book, 2016New York : Crown, [2016] — 306.7680835 Jenni
  • From the publisher: "Dedicated to trans women everywhere, this inspirational collection of letters written by successful trans women shares the lessons they learnt on their journeys to womanhood, celebrating their achievements and empowering the…
    Unknown, 2018London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018. — 306.768 To
  • From the publisher: "A powerful meditation on the damaging effects of masculinity from a trans girl--a writer with celebrated indie roots and a knack for dismantling assumptions and challenging the status quo."
    Book, 2018[Toronto] : Penguin, 2018. — 819.36 Shray
  • From the publisher: "A brave firsthand account of online personality Alex Bertie's life, struggles, and victories as a transgender teen, as well as a groundbreaking guide for transitioning teens."
    Book, 2019New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2019. — 306.768092 Berti
  • Love Is Love

    a Comic Book Anthology to Benefit the Survivors of the Orlando Pulse Shooting

    From the publisher: this oversize comic contains moving and heartfelt material from some of the greatest talents in comics - - mourning the victims, supporting the survivors, celebrating the LGBTQ community, and examining love in today's world."…
    Book, 2016San Diego, CA : IDW Publishing, 2016. — Love
  • Surpassing Certainty

    What My Twenties Taught Me

    Mock, Janet, 1983-
    From the publisher: "Long before she became one of the world's most respected media figures and lauded leaders for equality and justice, Janet was a girl taking the time she needed to just be --to learn how to advocate for herself before becoming an…
    Unknown, 2017New York : Atria Books, 2017. — 306.768 Mock
  • From the publisher: "a remarkable memoir about gender and parenting, including incredible interviews discussing gender, how families are shaped, and the difficulties and wonders of being human."
    Book, 2013New York : Crown Publishers, [2013] — 818.54 Boyla