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by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Maya Gonzalez

"Children having fun without the onus of expectations is really what this book is about. Any child can aspire to anything, and their gender is not one of the conditions of the outcome. . . This is an engaging read-aloud told in rhyme where young children can see themselves as they explore and enjoy playing with their friends." —School Library Journal

by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Maria Mola

IRMA BLACK AWARD HONOR

"Compassionate. . . Offer examples of language that children and adults could use in similar real-life situations, and Jessie's response to the library bullies might be the best of all. After being told that boys don't wear skirts and bracelets because 'That's just the way it is,' she responds, 'Not anymore.'" –Publishers Weekly

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written and illustrated by Maya Gonzalez

TLA TEJAS STAR READING LIST

⭐ "An exquisitely crafted call to honor ourselves, one another and the natural world." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

by Rigoberto González, illustrated by Cecilia Álvarez

LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FINALIST

"In its bilingual format, this book crosses cultural, language, and generational lines. Families come in many forms, the book demonstrates, and openness to the range of human interaction is vital. Long gone are the days when the only kind of family was the kind with a mom, a dad, and a kid or two or three. Today's families are more diverse and complicated in their make-up, and González depicts this reality with subtlety and insightfulness." —Foreword Reviews

by Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

STONEWALL BOOK AWARD WINNER

⭐"Lukoff writes with sensitivity and candor as Aidan takes his first steps toward claiming his identity. . . The creators' exploration of one transgender child's experience emphasizes the importance of learning 'how to love someone for exactly who they are.'" —Publishers Weekly, starred review

Also available in Spanish!

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by Kari Krakow, illustrated by David C. Gardner

"A picture-book biography of an important gay-rights figure. . . Capturing just the right tone for its audience, this is a significant contribution to the genre and a fitting tribute to an ordinary guy turned extraordinary." —Kirkus Reviews

by Michael Genhart, illustrated by Cheryl Thuesday

"The power of one person to help many by fighting an unfair system is the theme of this biography of Edie Windsor, whose fight for fairness ultimately led to the Supreme Court allowing gay marriage. . . . Relatable and inspiring." —Booklist

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by Monica Zepeda

INTERNATIONAL LATINO BOOK AWARDS WINNER

"Starting off as mere character sketches, the three Latinx cousins (Matt has a White father) soon develop into fully endearing heroes thanks to Zepeda's deft, potent writing. Alternating short chapters from each teen's perspective packs nuance and depth in this quick read splashed with melodrama and humor...Like a missive from the soul. " —Kirkus Reviews

by Kimm Topping, illustrated by Anshika Khullar

⭐"Khullar's realistic portraiture focuses on figures' faces, and spot illustrations emphasize queer symbols that underscore the history and culture conveyed via Topping's empathetic and conversational text. This lush history is a necessary addition to the literary canon for anyone invested in facilitating a radically empowered future." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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