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Pride for Kids

It Feels Good to be Yourself: A Book about Gender Identity

It Feels Good to be Yourself: A Book about Gender Identity
by Theresa Thorn; illustrated by Noah Grigni

Some people are boys. Some are girls. Some are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This straightforward exploration of gender identity gives children a fuller understanding of themselves and others.

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What Was Stonewall?

What Was Stonewall?
by Nico Medina; illustrated by Jake Murray

Tired of being harassed by police, members of the LGBTQ community rebelled in the streets, launching the fight for LGBTQ equality in the United States.

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You Be You!: The Kid's Guide to Gender, Sexuality, and Family

You Be You!: The Kid's Guide to Gender, Sexuality, and Family
by Jonathan Branfman; illustrated by Julie Benbassat

This book helps kids learn that there are many kinds of people in the world and that diversity is something to be celebrated.

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I'm an Activist

I'm an Activist
by Wil Mara

This introduction to activism teaches about people who are changing the world by campaigning for peace, equality, and conservation.

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Power to the Princess

Power to the Princess
by Vita Murrow; illustrated by Julia Bereciartu

Retells fifteen fairy tales that describe the princess as a person who seeks to help others, is open to learning new things, and searches for ways to add purpose to their lives.

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Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
by Rob Sanders; illustrated by Steven Salerno

This traces the life of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings in 1978 with Harvey Milk and Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today's world. Ages 6-10.

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Who Are You?: The Kid's Guide to Gender Identity

Who Are You?: The Kid's Guide to Gender Identity
by Brook Pessin-Whedbee; illustrated by Naomi Bardoff

This book introduces children to gender as a spectrum and shows how people can bend and break the gender binary and stereotypes. Ages 4-8.

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I am Jazz

I am Jazz
by Jessica Herthel & Jazz Jennings; pictures by Shelagh McNicholas

Presents the story of Jazz, a transgender child, who traces her early awareness, the acceptance she finds, and an understanding of her natural transgender status. Ages 5-10.

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This Day in June

This Day in June
by Gayle E. Pitman; illustrated by Kristyna Litten

This picture book illustrates a Pride parade. The endmatter serves as a primer on LGBT history and culture and explains the references made in the story. Ages 4-8.

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Red : A Crayon's Story

Red : A Crayon's Story
by Michael Hall

Red's factory-applied label clearly states he is red, but despite the best efforts of others, he cannot seem to do anything right until a new friend offers a fresh perspective. Ages 4-8.

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