March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility! Reading books can be a great way for kids to see themselves reflected in literature or to learn about people who are different from them. If you want to learn about being an ally to transgender and nonbinary young people check out these tips from The Trevor Project. Today, I wanted to make sure these picture books about transgender kids were visible.
Calvin by JR Ford and Vanessa Ford, illustrated by Kayla Harris.
I Am Jazz! by Jessica Herthel, illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas.
If You’re a Kid Like Gavin by Gavin Grimm and Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by J. Yang.
It Feels Good to Be Yourself by Theresa Thorn, illustrated by Noah Grigni.
Me and My Dysphoria Monster by Laura Kate Dale, illustrated by Hui Qing Ang.
My Maddy by Gayle E. Pitman, illustrated by Violet Tobacco.
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution by Joy Michael Ellison, illustrated by Teshika Silver.
True You: A Gender Journey by Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner.
When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita.
Whoever You Are by Josephine Wai Lin, illustrated by Sandy Lopez.