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• Trans Like Me

  Conversations for All of Us

  Lester, C. N.,

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  A collection of essays examining common issues surrounding the trans community. Topics include media stereotypes, harassment, and parenting transgender children.

• Tomorrow Will Be Different

  Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality

  McBride, Sarah, 1990-

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  A captivating memoir that will change the way we look at identity and equality in the US.

• Pageboy

  a Memoir

  Page, Elliot, 1987-

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  Full of behind-the-scenes details, famous actor Elliot Page's is a story of a life pushed to the brink. But it is also a well written journey showing what it means to step into who we truly are.

• To My Trans Sisters

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  A collection of letters written by trans women sharing their journey to womanhood. These personal stories aim to empower the next generation.

• I Hope We Choose Love

  a Trans Girl's Notes From the End of the World

  Thom, Kai Cheng,

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  A collection of personal poems and essays. Explore a messy, moving perspective meant to leave any reader thoughtful.

• I Have Always Been Me

  a Memoir

  Brady-Davis, Precious,

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  A memoir, a love story, an extended hand to the marginalized. Transgender activist Precious shares her life story and invites the reader to join her in living authentically.

• Unlivable Lives

  Violence and Identity in Transgender Activism

  Westbrook, Laurel, 1980-

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  Anti-violence movements and identity politics are a familiar combination. But how successful has this form of activism been in the work for transgender rights? This book is both a history of the movement and a suggested path forward.

• Uncomfortable Labels

  My Life as a Gay Autistic Trans Woman

  Dale, Laura Kate,

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  A candid memoir about living transgender, gay, and on the autism spectrum. In life, some labels we choose; others are forced upon us.

• Death Threat

  Shraya, Vivek, 1981-

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  This graphic novel uses art and humor to tell a true story of transphobic harassment. A unique and surreal journey that is, in itself, an act of resistance.

• We See Each Other

  a Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film

  Anderson, Tre'vell, 1991-

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  A personal history of trans visibility since the beginning of moving images.

• A Quick & Easy Guide to They/them Pronouns

  Bongiovanni, Archie,

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  A short, playful guide to they/them pronouns in the form of a graphic novel.

• Am I Trans Enough?

  How to Overcome Your Doubts and Find Your Authentic Self

  Johnston, Alo,

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  Internalized transphobic can be a challenge, but this book is a safe space. The author has been there, done that, and is here to reassure.

• Gender

  What Everyone Needs to Know

  Erickson-Schroth, Laura,

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  An easy-to-read introduction to the topic of gender.

• Transgender Rights

  Striving for Equality

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  A collection of articles, opinion pieces, and reporting about transgender rights. Explore both the challenges and successes of this movement through the headlines.

• Our Work Is Everywhere

  An Illustrated Oral History of Queer & Trans Resistance

  Rose, Syan, 1990-

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  A graphic novel capturing trans voices on issues such as fatphobia, sex work, health care, and body-positivity. Each personal narrative comes to life through the artist's beautiful drawings.

• Before We Were Trans

  a New History of Gender

  Heyam, Kit, 1990-

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  Explore the history of gender and those who have always defied the binary.

• More Than Organs

  Barrett, Kay Ulanday,

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  Moving poems about being less visible, marginalized, and misgendered. The writing is raw and full of rage, with glimpses of personal inspiration and hope.

• The T Guide

  Gigi Gorgeous, 1992-

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  Transgender icons Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik have much to share! Whether an ally or transgender, this guide has something for all readers.

• My Rainbow

  Neal, Trinity,

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  A dedicated mom creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter. Based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal.

• The Trans Generation

  How Trans Kids (and Their Parents) Are Creating a Gender Revolution

  Travers, Ann,

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  A look at growing up trans based on interviews with transgender kids and their families.