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Grades 6-8
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Children's Non-Fiction

Storck, Kelly, et al. The Gender Identity Workbook for Kids: A Guide to Exploring Who You Are. Oakland, California, New Harbinger Publications, 2018
No child experiences gender in a vacuum, and children don’t just transition—families do. Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) children need validation and support on their journey toward self-discovery. Unfortunately, due to stigma and misinformation, these kids can be especially vulnerable to bullying, discrimination, and even mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. The good news is that there are steps you can take to empower your child as they explore, understand, and affirm their gender identity. Written by a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in gender-nonconforming youth, offers real tools to help your child thrive in all aspects of life guide parent and child on this important journey in their lives.

The Gender Identity Workbook for Kids offers fun, age-appropriate activities to help your child explore their identity and discover unique ways to navigate gender expression at home, in school, and with friends.

Thomas, Pat. I miss you: a first look at death. London, Wayland, 2001
This reassuring picture book explores the difficult issue of death for young children. Children's feelings and questions about this sensitive subject are looked at in a simple but realistic way. This book helps them to understand their loss and come to terms with it.

Written by a trained psychotherapist, the book includes notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book with advice for how to share this book with your child or class.

Thorn, Theresa, and Noah Grigni. It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity. Illustrated, New York, New York, Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2019
A picture book that introduces the concept of gender identity to the youngest reader.

Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, nor somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. With child-friendly language and vibrant art, It Feels Good to Be Yourself provides young readers and parents alike with the vocabulary to discuss this important topic with sensitivity.

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