by Christian A’Xavier Lovehall. “My Name is Troy” is a children’s book that tells the story of Troy, a young and proud Black Trans boy who is loved and protected by his family. Knowing the importance of representation, the author hopes to fill a void for young Black Trans boys, who are too often ignored […]
Kikis with Louie delivers honest and authentic talk about what matters most to LGBTQ young people, in a fun, casual environment about what matters most to LGBTQ young people.
by Planned Parenthood. This book provides nonjudgmental (and fun!) answers meant to educate teens without the uncomfortable silence or weird eye contact often associated with “The Talk.” This book isn’t afraid to tackle the nitty-gritty questions, such as Does masturbating give you a disease?‚ and Is the pineapple thing true? that you may think twice […]
by Erin Brown and Erica Smith. A comprehensive, sex positive, inclusive, and honest guide based on real questions and conversations with kids. This guide provides the guidance for how to think and talk about sex, dating, gender, sexuality and more in a positive, medically accurate, consent-conscious, and inclusive way.
Short, animated video by AMAZE teaching about puberty experiences for transgender young people.
by Cory Silverberg. A comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identities. This book is an essential resource about bodies, gender, and sexuality for children ages 8 to 10 as well as their parents and caregivers.
by Theo Nicole Lorenz. If you’re transgender, non-binary, or another gender under the wide and wonderful trans umbrella, this digital book is for you. With ten coloring pages celebrating trans identity, beauty, and relationships, the Trans Affirmation Coloring Book is a reminder to treat yourself kindly, because who you are is amazing. Also, everyone in […]
Having a family member or caregiver who openly identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) is common. It’s nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about, because it reflects the different types of families that exist.
by Michael Genhart, PhD. A must-have primer for young readers and a great gift for pride events and throughout the year, beautiful colors all together make a rainbow in Rainbow: A First Book of Pride. This is a sweet ode to rainbow families, and an affirming display of a parent’s love for their child and a child’s […]
An online community for LGBTQ+ teens to find and give support, have fun, and connect around shared interests. The chat is for 13-19 year olds and is facilitated and moderated by staff and volunteers from youth programs at LGBTQ+ centers across the US. Facilitators guide conversations and help everyone abide by community guidelines to maintain […]
by Jacinta Bunnell. A gender nonbinary protagonist named Harmon Jitney finds their joy and purpose in a magical satchel which leads to an extraordinary, previously undiscovered universe. This book features LGBTQAI+ characters seamlessly woven into a delightful, imagination-sparking story, without overtly being a lesson book about gender and sexual orientation.
Crisis intervention services and supportive resources for LGBTQ+ youth and their families including a well-moderated social networking community called TrevorSpace for queer youth to connect with peers and get advice