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International Transgender Day of Remembrance

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International Transgender Day of Remembrance, observed annually on November 20, is dedicated to honoring the memory of transgender individuals whose lives were lost due to acts of anti-transgender violence. This month, take the time to explore a selection of books that beautifully showcase the rich and diverse stories and experiences of transgender people.

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Dear Senthuran

Dear Senthuran

A Black Spirit Memoir

by Emezi, Akwaeke

Large Print - 2021

In this extraordinary memoir, Akwaeke Emezi weaves through transformative decisions about their gender and body, their precipitous path to success as a wr...Show more In this extraordinary memoir, Akwaeke Emezi weaves through transformative decisions about their gender and body, their precipitous path to success as a writer, and the turmoil of relationships on an emotional, romantic, and spiritual plane, culminating in a book that is as tender as it is brutal. Show less

In this extraordinary memoir, Akwaeke Emezi weaves through transformative decisions about their gender and body, their precipitous path to success as a wr...Show more In this extraordinary memoir, Akwaeke Emezi weaves through transformative decisions about their gender and body, their precipitous path to success as a writer, and the turmoil of relationships on an emotional, romantic, and spiritual plane, culminating in a book that is as tender as it is brutal. Show less

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I Hope We Choose Love

I Hope We Choose Love

A Trans Girl's Notes from the End of the World

by Kai Cheng Thom

eBook - 2019

In a heartbreaking yet hopeful collection of personal essays and prose poems, blending the confessional, political, and literary, acclaimed poet and essay...Show more In a heartbreaking yet hopeful collection of personal essays and prose poems, blending the confessional, political, and literary, acclaimed poet and essayist Kai Cheng Thom dives deep into the questions that haunt social movements today. With the author's characteristic eloquence and honesty, I Hope We Choose Love proposes heartfelt solutions on the topics of violence, complicity, family, vengeance, and forgiveness. Show less

In a heartbreaking yet hopeful collection of personal essays and prose poems, blending the confessional, political, and literary, acclaimed poet and essay...Show more In a heartbreaking yet hopeful collection of personal essays and prose poems, blending the confessional, political, and literary, acclaimed poet and essayist Kai Cheng Thom dives deep into the questions that haunt social movements today. With the author's characteristic eloquence and honesty, I Hope We Choose Love proposes heartfelt solutions on the topics of violence, complicity, family, vengeance, and forgiveness. Show less

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I'm Afraid of Men

I'm Afraid of Men

by Shraya, Vivek

Book - 2018

A powerful meditation on the damaging effects of masculinity from a trans girl--a writer with celebrated indie roots and a knack for dismantling assumptions and challenging the status quo. A powerful meditation on the damaging effects of masculinity from a trans girl--a writer with celebrated indie roots and a knack for dismantling assumptions and challenging the status quo. Show less

A powerful meditation on the damaging effects of masculinity from a trans girl--a writer with celebrated indie roots and a knack for dismantling assumptions and challenging the status quo. A powerful meditation on the damaging effects of masculinity from a trans girl--a writer with celebrated indie roots and a knack for dismantling assumptions and challenging the status quo. Show less

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Transgender History

Transgender History

The Roots of Today's Revolution

by Stryker, Susan

Book - 2017

Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events. Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events. Show less

Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events. Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events. Show less

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Sissy

Sissy

A Coming-of-gender Story

by Tobia, Jacob

Book - 2019

A deeply personal story of trauma and healing and a powerful reflection on gender and self-acceptance. Sissy is a heart-wrenching and eye-opening memoir a...Show more A deeply personal story of trauma and healing and a powerful reflection on gender and self-acceptance. Sissy is a heart-wrenching and eye-opening memoir about what it’s like to grow up not sure if you’re (a) a boy, (b) a girl, (c) something in between, or (d) all of the above. Show less

A deeply personal story of trauma and healing and a powerful reflection on gender and self-acceptance. Sissy is a heart-wrenching and eye-opening memoir a...Show more A deeply personal story of trauma and healing and a powerful reflection on gender and self-acceptance. Sissy is a heart-wrenching and eye-opening memoir about what it’s like to grow up not sure if you’re (a) a boy, (b) a girl, (c) something in between, or (d) all of the above. Show less

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Before We Were Trans

Before We Were Trans

A New History of Gender

by Heyam, Kit

Book - 2022

Learn about the history of gender and those who have always defied the binary in this exploration of the diversity of gender and trans experiences across space and time, borders and cultures. Learn about the history of gender and those who have always defied the binary in this exploration of the diversity of gender and trans experiences across space and time, borders and cultures. Show less

Learn about the history of gender and those who have always defied the binary in this exploration of the diversity of gender and trans experiences across space and time, borders and cultures. Learn about the history of gender and those who have always defied the binary in this exploration of the diversity of gender and trans experiences across space and time, borders and cultures. Show less

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Amateur

Amateur

A True Story About What Makes a Man

by Page McBee, Thomas

eBook - 2018

In this memoir, the author, a trans man, trains to fight in a charity match at Madison Square Garden while struggling to untangle the vexed relationship b...Show more In this memoir, the author, a trans man, trains to fight in a charity match at Madison Square Garden while struggling to untangle the vexed relationship between masculinity and violence. In this graceful, stunning, and uncompromising exploration of living, fighting, and healing, we gain insight into the stereotypes and shifting realities of masculinity today through the eyes of a new man. Show less

In this memoir, the author, a trans man, trains to fight in a charity match at Madison Square Garden while struggling to untangle the vexed relationship b...Show more In this memoir, the author, a trans man, trains to fight in a charity match at Madison Square Garden while struggling to untangle the vexed relationship between masculinity and violence. In this graceful, stunning, and uncompromising exploration of living, fighting, and healing, we gain insight into the stereotypes and shifting realities of masculinity today through the eyes of a new man. Show less

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Life Isn't Binary

Life Isn't Binary

On Being Both, Beyond, and In-between

by Barker, Meg-John

Book - 2019

This ground-breaking book looks at how non-binary methods of thought can be applied to all aspects of life, and offer new and greater ways of understanding ourselves and how we relate to others. This ground-breaking book looks at how non-binary methods of thought can be applied to all aspects of life, and offer new and greater ways of understanding ourselves and how we relate to others. Show less

This ground-breaking book looks at how non-binary methods of thought can be applied to all aspects of life, and offer new and greater ways of understanding ourselves and how we relate to others. This ground-breaking book looks at how non-binary methods of thought can be applied to all aspects of life, and offer new and greater ways of understanding ourselves and how we relate to others. Show less

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Gender Failure

Gender Failure

by Coyote, Ivan E.

eBook - 2014

Based on Rae Spoon and Ivan E. Coyote's acclaimed 2012 live show that toured across Canada, the US and Europe, Gender Failure is a poignant collection of ...Show more Based on Rae Spoon and Ivan E. Coyote's acclaimed 2012 live show that toured across Canada, the US and Europe, Gender Failure is a poignant collection of autobiographical essays, lyrics, and images documenting Ivan and Rae's journeys from gender failure to gender self-acceptance. Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, it's a book that will touch LGBTQ readers and others, revealing, with candour and insight, that gender comes in more than two sizes. Show less

Based on Rae Spoon and Ivan E. Coyote's acclaimed 2012 live show that toured across Canada, the US and Europe, Gender Failure is a poignant collection of ...Show more Based on Rae Spoon and Ivan E. Coyote's acclaimed 2012 live show that toured across Canada, the US and Europe, Gender Failure is a poignant collection of autobiographical essays, lyrics, and images documenting Ivan and Rae's journeys from gender failure to gender self-acceptance. Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, it's a book that will touch LGBTQ readers and others, revealing, with candour and insight, that gender comes in more than two sizes. Show less

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Becoming Nicole

Becoming Nicole

The Transformation of An American Family

by Nutt, Amy Ellis

Book - 2015

Here is the inspiring true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and an ordinary American family’s extraordinary journey to understand,...Show more Here is the inspiring true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and an ordinary American family’s extraordinary journey to understand, nurture, and celebrate the uniqueness in us all. It’s a story of standing up for your beliefs and yourself—and it will inspire all of us to do the same. Show less

Here is the inspiring true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and an ordinary American family’s extraordinary journey to understand,...Show more Here is the inspiring true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and an ordinary American family’s extraordinary journey to understand, nurture, and celebrate the uniqueness in us all. It’s a story of standing up for your beliefs and yourself—and it will inspire all of us to do the same. Show less

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The Remedy

The Remedy

Queer And Trans Voices On Health And Health Care

by Sharman, Zena

eBook - 2016

What healthcare experiences and challenges do trans people face? Learn about this topic (and more) in personal essays by LGBTQIA+ people. What healthcare experiences and challenges do trans people face? Learn about this topic (and more) in personal essays by LGBTQIA+ people. Show less

What healthcare experiences and challenges do trans people face? Learn about this topic (and more) in personal essays by LGBTQIA+ people. What healthcare experiences and challenges do trans people face? Learn about this topic (and more) in personal essays by LGBTQIA+ people. Show less

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Trans Like Me

Trans Like Me

Conversations for All of Us

by Lester, C.N.

eBook - 2018

A personal and culture-driven exploration of the most pressing questions facing the transgender community today, including media stereotypes, harassment, and parenting transgender children. A personal and culture-driven exploration of the most pressing questions facing the transgender community today, including media stereotypes, harassment, and parenting transgender children. Show less

A personal and culture-driven exploration of the most pressing questions facing the transgender community today, including media stereotypes, harassment, and parenting transgender children. A personal and culture-driven exploration of the most pressing questions facing the transgender community today, including media stereotypes, harassment, and parenting transgender children. Show less

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Tomorrow Will Be Different

Tomorrow Will Be Different

Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality

by Mcbride, Sarah

eBook - 2018

Informative, heartbreaking, and profoundly empowering, Tomorrow Will Be Different is Sarah McBride’s story of love and loss and a powerful entry point into the LGBTQIA+ community’s battle for equal rights and what it means to be openly transgender. Informative, heartbreaking, and profoundly empowering, Tomorrow Will Be Different is Sarah McBride’s story of love and loss and a powerful entry point into the LGBTQIA+ community’s battle for equal rights and what it means to be openly transgender. Show less

Informative, heartbreaking, and profoundly empowering, Tomorrow Will Be Different is Sarah McBride’s story of love and loss and a powerful entry point into the LGBTQIA+ community’s battle for equal rights and what it means to be openly transgender. Informative, heartbreaking, and profoundly empowering, Tomorrow Will Be Different is Sarah McBride’s story of love and loss and a powerful entry point into the LGBTQIA+ community’s battle for equal rights and what it means to be openly transgender. Show less

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Hello, Cruel World

Hello, Cruel World

by Bornstein, Kate

eBook - 2006

A one-of-a-kind guide to staying alive outside the box, Hello, Cruel World is a much-needed unconventional approach to life for those who want to stay on the edge, but alive. A one-of-a-kind guide to staying alive outside the box, Hello, Cruel World is a much-needed unconventional approach to life for those who want to stay on the edge, but alive. Show less

A one-of-a-kind guide to staying alive outside the box, Hello, Cruel World is a much-needed unconventional approach to life for those who want to stay on the edge, but alive. A one-of-a-kind guide to staying alive outside the box, Hello, Cruel World is a much-needed unconventional approach to life for those who want to stay on the edge, but alive. Show less

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A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities

A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities

by G., Mady

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2020

Covering essential topics like sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and navigating relationships, this guide explains the spectrum of human experience ...Show more Covering essential topics like sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and navigating relationships, this guide explains the spectrum of human experience through informative comics, interviews, worksheets, and imaginative examples. A great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys! Show less

Covering essential topics like sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and navigating relationships, this guide explains the spectrum of human experience ...Show more Covering essential topics like sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and navigating relationships, this guide explains the spectrum of human experience through informative comics, interviews, worksheets, and imaginative examples. A great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys! Show less

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A Two-Spirit Journey

A Two-Spirit Journey

The Autobiography of a Lesbian Ojibwa-Cree Elder

by Chacaby, Ma-Nee

eBook - 2016

A Two-Spirit Journey is Ma-Nee Chacaby’s extraordinary account of her life as an Ojibwa-Cree lesbian. From her early, often harrowing memories of life and...Show more A Two-Spirit Journey is Ma-Nee Chacaby’s extraordinary account of her life as an Ojibwa-Cree lesbian. From her early, often harrowing memories of life and abuse in a remote Ojibwa community riven by poverty and alcoholism, Chacaby’s story is one of enduring and ultimately overcoming the social, economic, and health legacies of colonialism. Show less

A Two-Spirit Journey is Ma-Nee Chacaby’s extraordinary account of her life as an Ojibwa-Cree lesbian. From her early, often harrowing memories of life and...Show more A Two-Spirit Journey is Ma-Nee Chacaby’s extraordinary account of her life as an Ojibwa-Cree lesbian. From her early, often harrowing memories of life and abuse in a remote Ojibwa community riven by poverty and alcoholism, Chacaby’s story is one of enduring and ultimately overcoming the social, economic, and health legacies of colonialism. Show less

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A Dream of A Woman

A Dream of A Woman

Stories

by Plett, Casey

Book - 2021

A collection of short stories about partnership, sex, addiction, romance, groundedness and love. A collection of short stories about partnership, sex, addiction, romance, groundedness and love. Show less

A collection of short stories about partnership, sex, addiction, romance, groundedness and love. A collection of short stories about partnership, sex, addiction, romance, groundedness and love. Show less

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For Today I Am A Boy

For Today I Am A Boy

by Fu, Kim

Book - 2014

In this novel, Peter Huang, a Chinese Canadian and only son in his family, struggles with his inner desires to be a girl while his father tries to map out...Show more In this novel, Peter Huang, a Chinese Canadian and only son in his family, struggles with his inner desires to be a girl while his father tries to map out his future in a very masculine way. Peter deals with various types of people as they react to his desires and choices, while he struggling to live the life his father expects of him. Show less

In this novel, Peter Huang, a Chinese Canadian and only son in his family, struggles with his inner desires to be a girl while his father tries to map out...Show more In this novel, Peter Huang, a Chinese Canadian and only son in his family, struggles with his inner desires to be a girl while his father tries to map out his future in a very masculine way. Peter deals with various types of people as they react to his desires and choices, while he struggling to live the life his father expects of him. Show less

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Sorrowland

Sorrowland

A Novel

by Solomon, Rivers

Book - 2021

A gothic horror/fantasy literary novel about a pregnant woman escaping a cult only to be met with ghosts from the past. A gothic horror/fantasy literary novel about a pregnant woman escaping a cult only to be met with ghosts from the past. Show less

A gothic horror/fantasy literary novel about a pregnant woman escaping a cult only to be met with ghosts from the past. A gothic horror/fantasy literary novel about a pregnant woman escaping a cult only to be met with ghosts from the past. Show less

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Detransition, Baby

Detransition, Baby

A Novel

by Peters, Torrey

Book - 2020

A trans woman, her detransitioned ex, and his cisgender lover build an unconventional family together in the wake of heartbreak and an unplanned pregnancy. A trans woman, her detransitioned ex, and his cisgender lover build an unconventional family together in the wake of heartbreak and an unplanned pregnancy. Show less

A trans woman, her detransitioned ex, and his cisgender lover build an unconventional family together in the wake of heartbreak and an unplanned pregnancy. A trans woman, her detransitioned ex, and his cisgender lover build an unconventional family together in the wake of heartbreak and an unplanned pregnancy. Show less

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