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International Nonbinary Day Reads

July 14 is International Nonbinary People's Day. Find books by and about nonbinary people. Check out our list of titles.

King County Library System

25 items

  • In the Land of This or That, the protagonist Neither shows us what it is like to be both a bunny and a bird. This is a colorfully-illustrated story of inclusion.
    BookNew York ; Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 2018. — E ANDERSON
  • A traveling monk and a wandering robot meet and share a conversation on why the city isn't enough and what people need. This is a gentle and thoughtful tale.
    BookNew York : Tordotcom, a Tom Doherty Associates Book, 2021. — S CHAMBERS
  • Ava and Jules are coworkers and, more recently, exes. When their customer disappears into a portal, it is up to them to save her. This novella is a mixture of horror, fantasy, and humor.
    BookNew York : Doherty Associates, LLC, 2020. — S CIPRI
  • This vibrant space opera graphic novel tells the tale of Lu and Fassen. Lu and Fassen are from different worlds and should never have met, except they did! What will happen with Fassen asks Lu for help, something they are forbidden to give?
    BookNew York : RH Graphic, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2022] — YGN DELLIQUANTI
  • A memoir that explores the limitations of the concept "born in the wrong body." The candid and moving tone will draw you in.
    BookToronto : Anansi, [2019] — 305.3 FER
  • Based on a true story, a young girl in Hawai'i dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school.
    BookToronto : Tundra Books, [2019] — E GALE
  • Sam and TJ enter their hometown's contest for a new statue. As they research their chosen historical figure, they uncover a rich queer history with roots in their own community.
    BookNew York : Scholastic Press, 2022. — J GINO
  • A fun, colorful picture book that explores the ideas of pronouns and gender. A beautiful and gentle exploration of identity and kindness.
    BookSan Francisco, CA : Reflection Press, [2017] — E305.3 GON
  • Young Syrian American Nadir is the caretaker for his grandmother. He is also an artist struggling to come out as trans and nonbinary. After discovering a stranger's diary, Nadir starts on a path of self discovery.
    BookNew York : Atria Books, 2020. — FIC JOUKHADAR
  • My Princess Boy

    a Mom's Story About a Young Boy Who Loves to Dress Up

    Kilodavis, Cheryl
    A 4 year old boy loves dressing up in princess clothing. He enjoys things such as jewelry and anything pink or sparkly. A wonderful book that explores the ideas of uniqueness and acceptance.
    BookNew York : Aladdin, 2011. — E306.768 KIL
  • A heartfelt and personal memoir about growing up nonbinary. An honest exploration of the author's journey to self acceptance.
    Book[St. Louis, Missouri] : Lion Forge, LLC, [2019] — B KOBABE
  • It is the Autumn of 1956, and Hungary is dominated by a brutal communist regime. When Csilla's parents are executed, she must decide whether her country is worth saving. An interesting blend of historical fiction and magical realism.
    BookNew York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2022] — Y LOCKE
  • In this vibrant picture book, a little boy dreams of being a mermaid, but what will his abuela think?
    BookSomerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2018. — E LOVE
  • Love After the End

    An Anthology of Two-spirit & Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction

    A new anthology of short stories written by emerging Two Spirit voices. It includes many different identities in a variety of settings.
    BookVancouver : Arsenal Pulp Press, [2020] — FIC LOVE SS
  • Annabelle and her new friend Bailey are happy to discover that sixth grade might be new and different. All is well until Annabelle's father shares that he and Bailey have something big–and surprising–in common.
    BookNew York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2022. — J LUKOFF
  • The Memory Librarian

    and Other Stories of Dirty Computer

    Monáe, Janelle,
    Musician Janelle Monáe takes us through social and political issues of Black history and culture and mixes it with sci-fi, technology and the future in a collection of short stories with other authors.
    BookNew York : Harper Voyager, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022] — S MONAE SS
  • If you had the ability to manipulate fire and ice, would you tell anyone? Mar, a teen pirate, might need to when their father, now el Diablo, comes to call.
    BookNew York : Random House Children's Books, [2023] — Y NOVOA
  • Even though Rinn has been on other adventures with the Tea Dragons, what happens when you run into a real dragon? Join Rinn as they help Aedhan, a young dragon.
    BookPortland, OR : Oni Press, Inc., 2019. — YGN O'NEILL
  • In a memoir by the inventor of "industrial music,", the late author takes us on a journey through creativity, destruction, pleasure, and pain.
    BookNew York : Abrams Press, 2021. — 709.2 POR
  • Join thirteen-year-old Ellen on a class trip to Barcelona, Spain. She explores both the city and her own thoughts about who she is.
    BookNew York ; Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 2022. — J SASS