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Sister Outsider presents essential writings of black poet and feminist writer Audre Lorde, an influential voice in 20th century literature. In this varied collection of essays, Lorde takes on sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia, and class, and propounds social difference as a vehicle for action and change. Her prose is incisive, unflinching, and lyrical, offering a message of struggle but also of hope. This commemorative edition is, in Lorde's own...
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Chef's kiss volume 1
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"Simone Larkspur is a perfectionist pastry expert with a dream job at The Discerning Chef, a venerable cookbook publisher in New York City. All she wants to do is create the perfect loaf of sourdough and develop recipes, but when The Discerning Chef decides to bring their brand into the 21st century by pivoting to video, Simone is thrust into the spotlight and finds herself failing at something for the first time in her life. To make matters worse,...
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Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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For decades if not centuries, science has backed up society's simple dictum that men and women are hardwired differently, that the world is divided by two different kinds of brains-male and female. However, new research in neuroimaging suggests that this is little more than "neurotrash." In this powerfully argued work, acclaimed professor of neuroimaging, Gina Rippon, finally challenges this damaging myth by showing how the science community has...
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10 Worth Trying: Young Adult LGBTQIA+ [Middle School Readers]
Activism for Teens
LGBTQIA+ History for Teens
People You Should Know
Activism for Teens
LGBTQIA+ History for Teens
People You Should Know
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A LGBTQ chronicle for teens shares hip, engaging facts about 23 influential gender-ambiguous notables from the era of the Roman Empire to the present, exploring how they defied convention to promote civil rights, pursue relationships on their own terms and shape culture.
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Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"What does it mean to be trans? A common understanding of transgender, or trans for short, is that a person's gender differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. However, many see the idea of being trans as more complicated -- as an active process of challenging the formal structures that govern how gender is defined. For different people, and in different times, places, and contexts, gender itself can be a broad entity or a very narrow one,...
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Catapult
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"A kaleidoscopic anthology of essays published by Catapult magazine about the stories our bodies tell, and how we move within--and against--expectations of race, gender, health, and ability. Bodies are serious, irreverent, sexy, fragile, strong, political, and inseparable from our experiences and identities as human beings. Pushing the dialogue and confronting monolithic myths, this collection of essays tackles topics like weight, disability, desire,...
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"Frank, friendly, and funny, the Trans Teen Survival Guide will inform, empower, and arm you with all the tips, confidence, and practical advice needed to navigate life as a trans teen. Wondering how to come out to your family and friends, what it's like to go through cross-hormonal therapy, or how to put on a packer? Trans youth activists Owl and Fox have stepped in to answer everything that trans teens and their families need to know. With a focus...
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint off The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2021.
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"Explore the points where gender, race, class, ability, sexuality, and culture meet. Learn from author Jamia Wilson's lived experiences, read the statistics, and gain strength in quotes from feminist firebrands and activists. Along the way, respond to calls to action and form you own views on the 'F' word. This book is for everyone."--Back cover.
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Sir Callie volume 2
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Realizing that resistance to the inclusive culture they envisioned still remains, twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight Callie and their friends continue to fight for the heart of their kingdom.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"Gender identity is an important part of who we are, and how we express ourselves in the world. This playful A-Z book is an introduction to 26 different genders, accompanying young readers aged 5 and up as they explore and discover their authentic selves. Includes a helpful guide for adults by Dr. Michele Angello."
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Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"Gender is an intensely personal, yet universal, facet of humanity. In this vibrant book, queer author and artist Iris Gottlieb visually explores gender in all of its complexities, answering questions and providing guidance while also mining history and pop culture for the stories and people who have shaped the conversation on gender"--
13) Claudine
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Seven Seas Entertainment
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2018.
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English
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Born as "Claudine" in a female-assigned body that doesn't reflect the man inside, this heart-wrenching story follows Claudine through life, pain, and the love of several women. Master shoujo mangaka Riyoko Ikeda explores gender and sexuality in early twentieth century France in this powerful tale about identity, culture, and self-acceptance. -- from Amazon.
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Arsenal Pulp Press
Pub. Date
©2020.
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English
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"A sweet and moving picture book depicting Ari's gender journey from childhood to adolescence in order to discover who they really are. Meet Ari, a young person who doesn't like to be called by their birth name Edward: "When I think of the name Edward, I imagine old kings who snore a lot." Throughout this beautiful and engaging picture book, we watch Ari grow up before our very eyes as they navigate the ins and outs of their gender identity; we see...
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Unstoppable volume 3
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"When Elza became a space princess, she thought she'd be spending her time at the palace, wearing gorgeous couture and soaking up everything there is to know - but instead, she's on the run, with everyone hunting for her and her friends. Rachael followed her best friend Tina on the adventure of a lifetime - but now Tina's gone, and Rachael's the only one keeping her friends together, as they go on a desperate quest to save everyone from an ancient...
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"While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination...
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Arsenal Pulp Press
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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"A magical gender variant child brings transformation and change to the world around them thanks to their mother's enduring love. In the magical time between night and day, when both the sun and the moon are in the sky, a child is born in a little blue house on a hill. And Miu Lan is not just any child, but one who can change into any shape they can imagine. The only problem is they can't decide what to be: a boy or a girl? A bird or a fish? A flower...
19) Molly's tuxedo
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Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Molly's school picture day is coming up, and she wants to have a perfect portrait taken to hang on their wall. Her mom has picked out a nice dress for her, but Molly knows from experience that dresses are trouble. They have tight places and hard-to-reach zippers, and worst of all, no pockets! Luckily, she has the perfect thing to save picture day--her brother's old tuxedo! But Mom doesn't want her to wear a tuxedo in the photo; she thinks Molly looks...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Gender can be difficult to define, but it's something that's a part of all of us and who we are. This book isn't meant to answer all the questions or tell you how you identify, it's meant to help kids and grownups understand gender and create an open and safe environment for kids to question, experiment, and discover their authentic selves."--
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