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Let's Talk About It: Gender Identity

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When kids are bombarded with messages about how girls and boys should act, families can help cut through the noise with a conversation.

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Jefferson County Public Library

23 items

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Gender Identity for Kids

Gender Identity for Kids

A Book About Finding Yourself, Understanding Others, and Respecting Everybody!

by Passchier, Andy

Book - 2023

Introduces young boys and girls to the concept of gender identity. Illustrations and simple text discuss what gender is according to gender theory, how di...Show more Introduces young boys and girls to the concept of gender identity. Illustrations and simple text discuss what gender is according to gender theory, how different people express the gender they believe they are to be, and offers advice on how to be respectful of others. Show less

Introduces young boys and girls to the concept of gender identity. Illustrations and simple text discuss what gender is according to gender theory, how di...Show more Introduces young boys and girls to the concept of gender identity. Illustrations and simple text discuss what gender is according to gender theory, how different people express the gender they believe they are to be, and offers advice on how to be respectful of others. Show less

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It Feels Good to Be Yourself

It Feels Good to Be Yourself

A Book About Gender Identity

by Thorn, Theresa

Book - 2019

Provides an illustrated guide to gender identity to help children gain a better understanding of the ways people experience their own gender and to help them feel more comfortable identifying who they really are. Provides an illustrated guide to gender identity to help children gain a better understanding of the ways people experience their own gender and to help them feel more comfortable identifying who they really are. Show less

Provides an illustrated guide to gender identity to help children gain a better understanding of the ways people experience their own gender and to help them feel more comfortable identifying who they really are. Provides an illustrated guide to gender identity to help children gain a better understanding of the ways people experience their own gender and to help them feel more comfortable identifying who they really are. Show less

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The Rainbow Parade

The Rainbow Parade

A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

by Jordan, Shane

Book - 2024

During a stormy Pride parade, a young child and their supportive father meet and help a nonbinary child feel comfortable in their own skin. During a stormy Pride parade, a young child and their supportive father meet and help a nonbinary child feel comfortable in their own skin. Show less

During a stormy Pride parade, a young child and their supportive father meet and help a nonbinary child feel comfortable in their own skin. During a stormy Pride parade, a young child and their supportive father meet and help a nonbinary child feel comfortable in their own skin. Show less

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A Kids Book About Gender

A Kids Book About Gender

by Mueller, Dale

Book - 2023

Introduces young readers to the concept of gender identity and explains how to talk to children about it. Introduces young readers to the concept of gender identity and explains how to talk to children about it. Show less

Introduces young readers to the concept of gender identity and explains how to talk to children about it. Introduces young readers to the concept of gender identity and explains how to talk to children about it. Show less

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Jacob's School Play

Jacob's School Play

Starring He, She, and They

by Hoffman, Ian

Book - 2021

Jacob becomes confused when his classmate Ari, who's playing water in the upcoming school play, uses they pronouns. His teacher explains why Ari uses they pronouns, and together, the class puts on a play. Jacob becomes confused when his classmate Ari, who's playing water in the upcoming school play, uses they pronouns. His teacher explains why Ari uses they pronouns, and together, the class puts on a play. Show less

Jacob becomes confused when his classmate Ari, who's playing water in the upcoming school play, uses they pronouns. His teacher explains why Ari uses they pronouns, and together, the class puts on a play. Jacob becomes confused when his classmate Ari, who's playing water in the upcoming school play, uses they pronouns. His teacher explains why Ari uses they pronouns, and together, the class puts on a play. Show less

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My Culture, My Gender, Me

My Culture, My Gender, Me

by Corrigan, Cassandra Jules

Book - 2024

Open a conversation to the worldwide, multicultural look beyond the gender binary. Open a conversation to the worldwide, multicultural look beyond the gender binary. Show less

Open a conversation to the worldwide, multicultural look beyond the gender binary. Open a conversation to the worldwide, multicultural look beyond the gender binary. Show less

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Not He or She, I'm Me

Not He or She, I'm Me

by Wild, A. M.

Book - 2023

Follows a nonbinary child as they wake, attend school, play with friends and celebrate the joy of being themself. Follows a nonbinary child as they wake, attend school, play with friends and celebrate the joy of being themself. Show less

Follows a nonbinary child as they wake, attend school, play with friends and celebrate the joy of being themself. Follows a nonbinary child as they wake, attend school, play with friends and celebrate the joy of being themself. Show less

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Flower Girl

Flower Girl

by Bloom, Amy

Book - 2023

In this picture book about self-love, individuality and gender expression, Nicki is excited to be a flower girl at her Aunt Carmela's wedding until she re...Show more In this picture book about self-love, individuality and gender expression, Nicki is excited to be a flower girl at her Aunt Carmela's wedding until she realizes she must wear a dress. When Nicki appears in a light purple suit with a red polka-dotted bow tie, she feels true to herself, and her whole family, including Aunt Carmela, is happy for her. Show less

In this picture book about self-love, individuality and gender expression, Nicki is excited to be a flower girl at her Aunt Carmela's wedding until she re...Show more In this picture book about self-love, individuality and gender expression, Nicki is excited to be a flower girl at her Aunt Carmela's wedding until she realizes she must wear a dress. When Nicki appears in a light purple suit with a red polka-dotted bow tie, she feels true to herself, and her whole family, including Aunt Carmela, is happy for her. Show less

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ABC-Deconstructing Gender

ABC-Deconstructing Gender

by Molesso, Ashley

Book - 2023

Provides an abecedarian picture book that showcases children eschewing traditional gender and binary roles. Provides an abecedarian picture book that showcases children eschewing traditional gender and binary roles. Show less

Provides an abecedarian picture book that showcases children eschewing traditional gender and binary roles. Provides an abecedarian picture book that showcases children eschewing traditional gender and binary roles. Show less

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The Pronoun Book

The Pronoun Book

by Ayala-Kronos, Chris

Board Book - 2022

Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the concept of gender identity and different pronouns. Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the concept of gender identity and different pronouns. Show less

Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the concept of gender identity and different pronouns. Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the concept of gender identity and different pronouns. Show less

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The Pronoun Book

The Pronoun Book

She, He, They, and Me!

by Corrigan, Cassandra Jules

Book - 2022

Ellie and Casey introduce young readers to pronouns in relation to gender identity and diversity. They explain proper pronoun etiquette and discuss they/them pronouns, nonbinary identities, misgendering and neo-pronouns Ellie and Casey introduce young readers to pronouns in relation to gender identity and diversity. They explain proper pronoun etiquette and discuss they/them pronouns, nonbinary identities, misgendering and neo-pronouns Show less

Ellie and Casey introduce young readers to pronouns in relation to gender identity and diversity. They explain proper pronoun etiquette and discuss they/them pronouns, nonbinary identities, misgendering and neo-pronouns Ellie and Casey introduce young readers to pronouns in relation to gender identity and diversity. They explain proper pronoun etiquette and discuss they/them pronouns, nonbinary identities, misgendering and neo-pronouns Show less

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Payden's Pronoun Party

Payden's Pronoun Party

by Jaryn, Blue

Book - 2022

When Payden isn't sure that he/him pronouns feel right anymore, Payden's parents offer to throw a party so Payden can introduce new ones. Payden goes on a...Show more When Payden isn't sure that he/him pronouns feel right anymore, Payden's parents offer to throw a party so Payden can introduce new ones. Payden goes on an exploration for the right fit, talking to a wide range of adults before settling on ones that feel right. Show less

When Payden isn't sure that he/him pronouns feel right anymore, Payden's parents offer to throw a party so Payden can introduce new ones. Payden goes on a...Show more When Payden isn't sure that he/him pronouns feel right anymore, Payden's parents offer to throw a party so Payden can introduce new ones. Payden goes on an exploration for the right fit, talking to a wide range of adults before settling on ones that feel right. Show less

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Alex & Alex

Alex & Alex

by Hanaor, Ziggy

Book - 2022

In this picture book that introduces children to nonbinary identities, tolerance and acceptance, two children, both named Alex, are good friends who share differences and similarities. In this picture book that introduces children to nonbinary identities, tolerance and acceptance, two children, both named Alex, are good friends who share differences and similarities. Show less

In this picture book that introduces children to nonbinary identities, tolerance and acceptance, two children, both named Alex, are good friends who share differences and similarities. In this picture book that introduces children to nonbinary identities, tolerance and acceptance, two children, both named Alex, are good friends who share differences and similarities. Show less

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My Shadow Is Purple

My Shadow Is Purple

by Stuart, Scott

Book - 2022

A nonbinary youth describes how their shadow is purple — neither pink nor blue — and how they don't want to be placed in any type of category. A nonbinary youth describes how their shadow is purple — neither pink nor blue — and how they don't want to be placed in any type of category. Show less

A nonbinary youth describes how their shadow is purple — neither pink nor blue — and how they don't want to be placed in any type of category. A nonbinary youth describes how their shadow is purple — neither pink nor blue — and how they don't want to be placed in any type of category. Show less

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My Own Way

My Own Way

by Estrela, Joana

Book - 2022

Uses rhyming text to describe how children are unique and they can decide for themselves how to express their gender identity. Uses rhyming text to describe how children are unique and they can decide for themselves how to express their gender identity. Show less

Uses rhyming text to describe how children are unique and they can decide for themselves how to express their gender identity. Uses rhyming text to describe how children are unique and they can decide for themselves how to express their gender identity. Show less

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Me & My Dysphoria Monster

Me & My Dysphoria Monster

An Empowering Story to Help Children Cope With Gender Dysphoria

by Dale, Laura Kate

Book - 2022

A picture book for young children about gender dysphoria, and includes a guide for adults with information on gender dysphoria, terminology and the author's own experiences. A picture book for young children about gender dysphoria, and includes a guide for adults with information on gender dysphoria, terminology and the author's own experiences. Show less

A picture book for young children about gender dysphoria, and includes a guide for adults with information on gender dysphoria, terminology and the author's own experiences. A picture book for young children about gender dysphoria, and includes a guide for adults with information on gender dysphoria, terminology and the author's own experiences. Show less

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Being You

Being You

A First Conversation About Gender

by Madison, Megan

Board Book - 2021

Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the concept of gender identity. Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the concept of gender identity. Show less

Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the concept of gender identity. Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the concept of gender identity. Show less

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Hold That Thought!

Hold That Thought!

by Galbraith, Bree

Book - 2021

A young girl named Finn is woken up in the night with an idea. She holds on to that idea, and it grows brighter and brighter until, one day, a school bully knocks her idea to the ground. A young girl named Finn is woken up in the night with an idea. She holds on to that idea, and it grows brighter and brighter until, one day, a school bully knocks her idea to the ground. Show less

A young girl named Finn is woken up in the night with an idea. She holds on to that idea, and it grows brighter and brighter until, one day, a school bully knocks her idea to the ground. A young girl named Finn is woken up in the night with an idea. She holds on to that idea, and it grows brighter and brighter until, one day, a school bully knocks her idea to the ground. Show less

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I'm Not A Girl

I'm Not A Girl

by Lyons, Maddox

Book - 2020

A young child named Hannah knows that he is a boy but struggles with a way to tell his family that he doesn't like girl things and being a girl doesn't fi...Show more A young child named Hannah knows that he is a boy but struggles with a way to tell his family that he doesn't like girl things and being a girl doesn't fit him. When he meets some kids at the pool who introduce him to the word transgender, he finally has language for expressing who he really is. Show less

A young child named Hannah knows that he is a boy but struggles with a way to tell his family that he doesn't like girl things and being a girl doesn't fi...Show more A young child named Hannah knows that he is a boy but struggles with a way to tell his family that he doesn't like girl things and being a girl doesn't fit him. When he meets some kids at the pool who introduce him to the word transgender, he finally has language for expressing who he really is. Show less

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Jacob's Room to Choose

Jacob's Room to Choose

by Hoffman, Sarah

Book - 2019

Jacob, wearing a dress, and Sophie, in a button-up shirt and khaki slacks, happen to arrive at the school restrooms at the same time. Both wonder which ro...Show more Jacob, wearing a dress, and Sophie, in a button-up shirt and khaki slacks, happen to arrive at the school restrooms at the same time. Both wonder which room they should use and both are bullied because of what they are wearing. The teacher finds out and leads a lesson in treating everyone with respect, even if they are different. Show less

Jacob, wearing a dress, and Sophie, in a button-up shirt and khaki slacks, happen to arrive at the school restrooms at the same time. Both wonder which ro...Show more Jacob, wearing a dress, and Sophie, in a button-up shirt and khaki slacks, happen to arrive at the school restrooms at the same time. Both wonder which room they should use and both are bullied because of what they are wearing. The teacher finds out and leads a lesson in treating everyone with respect, even if they are different. Show less

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Who Are You?

Who Are You?

The Kid's Guide to Gender Identity

by Pessin-Whedbee, Brook

Book - 2017

Offers young readers an introduction to gender using simple language and illustrations and features a guide for adults, further resources and an interactive gender wheel. Offers young readers an introduction to gender using simple language and illustrations and features a guide for adults, further resources and an interactive gender wheel. Show less

Offers young readers an introduction to gender using simple language and illustrations and features a guide for adults, further resources and an interactive gender wheel. Offers young readers an introduction to gender using simple language and illustrations and features a guide for adults, further resources and an interactive gender wheel. Show less

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Introducing Teddy

Introducing Teddy

A Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship

by Walton, Jessica

Book - 2016

When a teddy bear named Thomas wants to be called Tilly instead, he bravely shares his feelings with his human friend, Errol, who only cares that the bear is his friend. When a teddy bear named Thomas wants to be called Tilly instead, he bravely shares his feelings with his human friend, Errol, who only cares that the bear is his friend. Show less

When a teddy bear named Thomas wants to be called Tilly instead, he bravely shares his feelings with his human friend, Errol, who only cares that the bear is his friend. When a teddy bear named Thomas wants to be called Tilly instead, he bravely shares his feelings with his human friend, Errol, who only cares that the bear is his friend. Show less

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Jefferson Center for Mental Health

https://www.jcmh.org/

Web Resource

Reach out if you need guidance on structuring conversations around gender identity and family dynamics. Reach out if you need guidance on structuring conversations around gender identity and family dynamics. Show less

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