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Diversity Reads Kids - 2SLGBTQIA+ Voices

Diversity Reads is based on the Read Woke reading challenge, started by Cecily Lewis. Books give us a fantastic opportunity to explore beyond our lived experience. Diversity Reads challenges you to discover the world from different perspectives, in the hope that learning about and celebrating our differences will bring us closer together.

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  • A gently affirming story of the connection between siblings. Evelyn is learning to see her sibling, Tessa, as non-binary and using new pronouns for them. Evelyn learns quickly that it isn't hard, and helps others see that too. Through the…
    Picture BookToronto : North Winds Press, 2024. — JP Chian
  • An essential resource for young readers that details the people, events and places that have shaped queer history in North America.
    BookToronto, ON : Kids Can Press, 2024. — J 306.766 Ste 2024
  • Three days in a haunted mansion full of secrets. Two intrepid investigators. And one chance to solve a generations-old mystery. Beloved monster enthusiast Zed Watson returns in this charming new adventure chock-full of illusions, spirits,…
    BookToronto, Ontario : HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 2024. — J FIC Sylve
  • Your Gender Book

    Helping You Be You!

    Pechey, Ben
    This empowering guide offers young people an interactive resource to help them explore their gender identity. With practical tips on understanding gender expression and mental health to advice on how to support friends and build…
    BookLondon : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2024. — J 305.3 Pec 2024
  • A Through-the-Alphabet Celebration of Queer History in the US, from the Publisher of the New York Times Bestseller The ABCs of Black History.
    BookNew York, NY : Workman Publishing, 2024. — J 306.760973 Yas 2024
  • Queer and Fearless

    Poems Celebrating the Lives of LGBTQ+ Heroes

    Sanders, Rob, 1958-
    Learn about the lives of some of the most important LGBTQ+ heroes in this unique picture book that combines poetry and biographical information to honor those at the forefront of LGBTQ+ history.
    BookNew York : Penguin Workshop, 2024. — J 811.6 Sande 2024
  • People often ask, what does it mean to be transgender? The truth is there isn't one answer. Gender is uniquely beautiful, and each person's experience is individual to them. But at its core, it's all about knowing who you are and having…
    BookNew York, NY : DK Publishing/A Kids Co., 2024, c2023. — J 306.768 Par 2024
  • What does being non-binary mean? For some people, the question and its answer may be new or a little confusing. It's okay to not know what it means! That's where all good conversations start. The journey to understanding starts with an…
    BookNew York, NY : DK Publishing/A Kids Co., 2024, c2021. — J 306.768 Chi 2024
  • LGBTQIA+ families come in all the colors of the rainbow. This educational children's book explores what these families look like with a focus on trans, non-binary, gay, lesbian and polyamorous family set ups. Covering themes such as,…
    BookLondon : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2024. — J 306.87408664 Tay 2024
  • Exploring identities that span the Indigenous Two Spirit people, the hijras of the Indian subcontinent, the mahu people of Hawaii, the female husbands of the Igbo tribe and many more, Cassandra Corrigan beautifully demonstrates that gender…
    BookLondon : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2024. — J 305.3 Cor 2024
  • Gender Heroes

    25 Amazing Transgender, Non-binary and Genderqueer Trailblazers From Past and Present!

    Featuring icons from across art, sports, fashion, music, politics, civil rights and the media, this vibrantly illustrated book introduces children to transgender, non-binary and genderqueer role-models who dare to be different -- and are…
    BookLondon : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2023. — J 306.7680922 Gen 2023
  • Love Without Bounds

    An Intersectionallies Book About Families

    Johnson, Chelsea
    Love Without Bounds is a joyful, heartwarming celebration of family in all its forms: multicultural families; LGBTQ+ families; adoptive and foster care families; single-parent and blended families; transnational families; families impacted…
    Picture BookNew York, NY : Dottir Press, 2023. — JP Johns
  • The Big Book of Pride Flags is the perfect resource for teaching children about LGBTQIA+ identities and pride. With fun facts and simple explanations accompanying each beautifully illustrated flag, there's also a Reading Guide to encourage…
    BookLondon : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022. — J 306.76 Big 2022
  • Learn all about LGBTQ+ activism, from gender-neutral bathrooms to legalizing same-sex marriage. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories!
    BookAnn Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, 2022. — J 306.76 Loh 2022
  • Pink, Blue, and You

    Questions for Kids About Gender Stereotypes

    Gravel, Elise
    An easy-to-grasp picture book, exploring questions relating to gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexism.
    BookNew York : Anne Schwartz Books, 2022.
  • My Own Way

    Celebrating Gender Freedom for Kids

    Estrela, Joana, 1990-
    'My Own Way' is a poem and a picture book that introduces very young children to the wonder of gender diversity. Why feel limited to his or hers, blue or pink, football or ballet?
    BookMA : Wide Eyed Editions, 2022. — J 811.6 Estre 2022
  • When her mother goes on a business trip, a little girl, who loves to sit between Mama and Mommy at the table, misses her a lot and feels empty until Mommy finally comes home, filling the void with love.
    Picture BookSomerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2022. — JP LaCou
  • A fun and beautifully illustrated book that celebrates gender diversity through educating young children on pronouns. The book teaches pronoun etiquette, why it is so important, and how it relates to us. It covers they/them pronouns, trans…
    BookLondon : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022. — J 425.55 Cor 2022
  • A rhyming alphabet book featuring a family who have lost their dog at a Pride parade.
    Picture BookVictoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers, 2021. — JP Steve
  • In the summer before middle school, eleven-year-old Bug must contend with best friend Moira suddenly caring about clothes, makeup, and boys; a ghost haunting; and the truth about Bug's gender identity.
    BookNew York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2021. — J FIC Lukof