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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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  • While their flying horse recovers from injury, a novice ranger travels by foot on a journey of self-discovery and gender exploration alongside a musical companion who shares their growing affections.
    Graphic Novel, 2025New York : Random House Childrens Books, 2025. — J FIC O'Neil
  • Chinese American Derrick explores his queer identity by competing in a small-town beauty pageant where he shares his new love of drag with his family and friends.
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Quill Tree Books, 2025. — J FIC Chu
  • There are so many different kinds of human rights - civil rights, rights for workers, children and LGBTQ+ people, the rights to go to school and to a clean environment, the right to think freely and practice the religion of your choice. Human Rights…
    Book, 2025New York : Seven Stories Press/Triangle Square Books for Young Readers, 2025, c2024. — J 323 Her 2025
  • This book is an informational storybook introducing the concept of pronouns and identifying one's pronouns.
    Book, 2024New York, New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2024. — J 305.3 Ame 2024
  • 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 course of…
    Picture Book, 2024Toronto : 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.
    Book, 2024Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, 2024. — J 306.766 Ste 2024
  • 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 confidence, this is…
    Book, 2024London : 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.
    Book, 2024New 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.
    Book, 2024New York : Penguin Workshop, 2024. — J 811.6 Sande 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, pregnancy,…
    Book, 2024London : 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…
    Book, 2024London : 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 conquering…
    Book, 2023London : 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 by…
    Picture Book, 2023New 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…
    Book, 2022London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022. — J 306.76 Big 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.
    Book, 2022New 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?
    Book, 2022MA : 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 Book, 2022Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2022. — JP LaCou
  • A rhyming alphabet book featuring a family who have lost their dog at a Pride parade.
    Picture Book, 2021Victoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers, 2021. — JP Steve
  • On weekdays, Leo is an accountant working for a big company: he is great at helping with math homework. On weekends, he becomes Lotta, a glamorous drag queen; she loves to sing and dance with her nephew. How fun to have an auntie and an uncle who…
    Picture Book, 2020Brooklyn, New York : Pow!, 2020. — JP Royce
  • When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all different in many ways -- but the same in the one way that matters most of all.
    Picture Book, 2016Toronto : Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press, 2016. — JP O'Le