Books to Read to Uplift Transgender and Non-Binary Voices
Books can uplift and affirm our identities and who we are. ️ Here are some books to read featuring trans and non-binary voices and stories!
I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST
After Ben comes out to their parents as nonbinary, they’ll move in with their estranged older sister and find friendship, love, and acceptance along the way. Start reading here!
MAGICAL BOY
Max is your average trans man trying to get through high school as himself, but his life is turned upside down when his mom reveals an eons old family secret: he’s descended from a long line of Magical Girls tasked with defending humanity from a dark, ancient evil! Can he become the next Magical Boy? Start reading here!
THE GHOSTS WE KEEP
After their brother is killed, Liam faces the world without the person they loved the most. Their brother’s best friend is the only one who knows what they’re going through…for better or worse. Start reading here!
WELCOME TO ST. HELL (Coming 6/7)
Lewis has a few things to say to his younger teen self. He knows she’s really a he and will ultimately realize this… but she’s going to go through a whole lot of mess to get to that point. Author-illustrator Lewis Hancox takes readers on the hilarious, heartbreaking, and healing path he took to make it past trauma, confusion, hurt, and dubious fashion choices in order to become the man he was meant to be.
THE HONEYS (Coming 8/2)
When Mars’ twin sister Caroline dies under horrific circumstances, Mars is propelled to learn all they can about his once-inseparable sister who’d grown tragically distant. Mars’s genderfluidity means he’s often excluded from the traditions – and expectations – of his politically-connected family. This includes attendance at the prestigious Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy where his sister poured so much of her time. But with his grief still fresh, he insists on attending in her place.
THE FEELING OF FALLING IN LOVE (Coming 8/2)
Neil Kearney is set to fly across the country with his childhood friend (and current friend-with-benefits) Josh, to attend his brother’s wedding—until Josh tells Neil that he’s in love with him and Neil doesn’t return the sentiment. With Josh still attending the wedding, Neil needs to find a new date to bring along. And, almost against his will, roommate Wyatt is drafted. Slowly, Neil and Wyatt begin to understand one another… and maybe, just maybe, fall in love for the first time…
