Book Collection - pflag Peel Region 2SLGBTQIA+ Book Collections in Peel, Ontario

Below, you’ll find a great collection of books for all ages! From books about gender identity and sexual orientation, to self-discovery and breaking out of the binary, there’s a little something for everyone.

Select a collection from the links below to jump straight to the collection you’d like to review:

Children’s Book Collection
Youth Book Collection
Coming of Age Book Collection
Parent Book Collection.

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Children’s Book Collection

First off, we’ve selected a few books that are great for young readers, starting at age 10 and under. They introduce a variety of topics ranging from gender to simply being who you are and how you feel!

Book Cover of'Be Who You Are' by Todd Parr — **Be Who You Are**
by Todd Parr

Book cover of "Red: A Crayon's Story" by Michael Hall. — **Red: A Crayon’s Story**
by Michael Hall

Book cover of "Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship" by Jessica Walton and illustrated by Dougal MacPherson. — **Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship**
by Jessica Walton and illustrated by Dougal MacPherson

Book cover of "Calvin" by JR and Vanessa Ford, and illustrated by Kayla Harren. — **Calvin**
by JR and Vanessa Ford and illustrated by Kayla Harren

Cover of The Big Book of Pride Flags by Jessica Kingsley — **The Big Book of Pride Flags Illustrated by Jem Milton**
by Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Cover of Rainbows, Unicorns & Triangles by Jessica Kingsley Publishers — **Rainbows, Unicorns & Triangles**
by Jessica Kingsley Publishers

CoverMy Rainbow by Trinity Neal, Deshanna Neal, Art Twink (Illustrator) — **My Rainbow**
by Trinity Neal, Deshanna Neal, Art Twink (Illustrator)

Cover of The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders, Illustrated by Steven Salerno — **Pride – The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag**
by Rob Sanders, Illustrated by Steven Salerno

Cover of This is Our Rainbow: 16 Stories of Her, Him, Them and Us (Various Authors) Edited by Katherine Locke and Nicole Melleby — **This is Our Rainbow: 16 Stories of Her, Him, Them and Us**
By Various Authors,Edited by Katherine Locke and Nicole Melleby

Cover of Rick by Alex Gino — **Rick**
by Alex Gino

Cover of Green by Alex Gino — **Green**
by Alex Gino

Cover of Jude Saves the World by Ronnie Riley — **Jude Saves the World**
by Ronnie Riley

Cover of Asking for a Friend by Ronnie Riley — **Asking for a Friend**
by Ronnie Riley

Cover of Pride: Celebrating Diversity and Community by Robin Stevenson — **Pride: Celebrating Diversity and Community**
by Robin Stevenson

Cover of A Kids Book About Gender by Dale Mueller — **A Kids Book About Gender**
by Dale Mueller

Youth Book Collection

We’ve also selected a few engaging reads for younger teens, suitable for ages 11 and up. They explore further about gender identity and transitioning, and breaking from gender binaries!

Book cover of "Melissa" previously known as "George" by Alex Gino. — **Melissa – Previously Published as George**
by Alex Gino

Book cover of "Gracefully Grayson" by Ami Polonsky. — **Gracefully Grayson**
by Ami Polonsky

Book cover of "Sex is a Funny Word" by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth. — **Sex is a Funny Word**
by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth

Book cover of "Mehndi Boy" by Zain Bandali and illustrated by Jani Balakumar. — **Mehndi Boy**
by Zain Bandali and illustrated by Jani Balakumar

Cover of All Boy's Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) — **All Boys Aren’t Blue: A Memoir Manifesto**
By George M. Johnson
***Disclaimer***: Depictions of Self-Harm, Suicide, and Assault.

Cover of Growing up Trans: In our Own Words Edited by Dr. Lindsay Elliot and Kate Fry — **Growing up Trans: In our Own Words**
Edited by Dr. Lindsay Elliot and Kate Fry

Cover of Being a Super Trans Ally!: A Creative Workbook and Journal for Young People by Phoenix Schneider, MSW and Sherry Paris, MED — **Being a Super Trans Ally!: A Creative Workbook and Journal for Young People**
by Phoenix Schneider, MSW and Sherry Paris, MED
***Disclaimer***: The listing of this resource is not a formal educational recommendation. This is an interactive workbook and listed for those who are interested to explore.

Cover of Queer, There and Everywhere: 27 People who Changed the World by Sarah Prager — **Queer There and Everywhere: 27 People who Changed the World**
by Sarah Prager
***Disclaimer***: Contains mentions of Self-Harm, Suicide, Persecution, Violence, and Trauma.

Cover of Queer Mythology: Epic Legends from Around the World by Guido A. Sanchez — **Queer Mythology: Epic Legends from Around the World**
by Guido A. Sanchez

Cover of Amazing Ace, Awesome Aro: An Illustrated Exploration by Victoria Barron — **Amazing Ace, Awesome Aro: An Illustrated Exploration**
by Victoria Barron

Coming of Age Book Collection

In this section, we actually take a broader approach: the term “coming of age” applies to teens and young adults looking to explore their sexuality, identity, and themselves. Books in this category are suitable for those age 17 and over.

Book cover of "This Book is Gay" by Juno Dawson and introduction by David Levithan. — **This Book is Gay**
By Juno Dawson and introduction by David Levithan

LGBTQ: The Survival Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens by Kelly Madrone. — **LGBTQ: The Survival Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens**
By Kelly Madrone
***Disclaimer***: Contains mentions of Self-Harm, Suicide, and Depression.

Book cover of "Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out" by Susan Kuklin. — **Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out**
By Susan Kuklin

Book cover of "The T Guide" by Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik. — **The T Guide**
By Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik

Book cover of "Some Assembly Required: The Non-So-Secret Life of a Transgender Teen by Arin Andrews. — **Some Assembly Required: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Transgender Teen**
By Arin Andrews

Book cover of "Ander & Santi Were Here" by Jonny Garza Villa. — **Ander & Santi Were Here**
By Jonny Garza Villa

Book Cover of "The LGBTQ+ History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained." — **The LGBTQ+ History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained**
Published By DK
***Disclaimer***: Contains mentions of Trauma and Persecution.

Cover of "A Dutiful Boy: A gay, Mulim memoir of letting go and holding on" — **A Dutiful Boy: A Memoir of a Gay Muslim’s Journey to Acceptance**
By Mohsin Zaidi
***Disclaimer:***Contains Depictions of Self-Harm and Suicide.

Cover of Crooked Teeth: A Queer Syrian Refugee Memoir by Danny Ramadan — **Crooked Teeth: A Queer Syrian Refugee Memoir**
By Danny Ramadan
***Disclaimer***: Contains depictions of trauma, violence, imprisonment, and complex refugee experiences.

Parent Book Collection

This collection is for parents, or soon-to-be-parents! Feel free to explore the books below about gender creativity and identity, parenting guides for 2SLGBTQIA+ kids of all ages, and self-discovery!

Book cover of "The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender Boxes" by Diane Ehrensaft. — **The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender Boxes**
By Diane Ehrensaft

Book cover of "The Unfinished Dollhouse: A Memoir of Gender and Identity" by Michelle Alfano. — **The Unfinished Dollhouse: A Memoir of Gender and Identity**
By Michelle Alfano

Book cover of "The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Parents and Professional Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Children" by Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper. — **The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Parents and Professional Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Children**
By Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper

Book cover of "This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids" by Danielle Owens-Reid and Kristin Russo. — **This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids**
By Danielle Owens-Reid and Kristin Russo

Book Cover for "Raising Kids Beyond the Binary: Celebrating God’s Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children" — **Raising Kids Beyond the Binary: Celebrating God’s Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children**
By Jamie Bruesehoff

It’s so clear that there are plenty of inspiring books out there. Where to find them? We recommend libraries all over Peel Region! Click here to explore the Community Support page to find out about them!

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