Resources for queer folks
Book Spectrums: Autistic Transgender People in Their Own Words edited by Maxfield Sparrow - This anthology shares personal stories from autistic transgender individuals, highlighting the intersectionality of their experiences.
Book Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon - A TED Talk exploring the limitations of the gender binary and the liberatory potential of embracing a more expansive understanding of gender.
Book Nonbinary: Memoirs of Gender and Identity edited by Micah Rajunov and A. Scott Duane - A collection of personal essays and stories from non-binary individuals about their experiences with gender and identity.
Book Transgender History: The Roots of Today’s Revolution by Susan Stryker - A historical exploration of transgender identities and activism, from the 19th century to the present day.
Book A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns by Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan Jimerson - A graphic novel-style guide to using they/them pronouns, with tips for allies and personal stories from non-binary individuals.
Book The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender Boxes by Dr. Diane Ehrensaft - A guide for parents and caregivers of gender-expansive children, with information on how to support and affirm children's gender identities.
Book Queer Sex: A Trans and Non-Binary Guide to Intimacy, Pleasure and Relationships by Juno Roche - A guide to queer sexuality that emphasizes consent, pleasure, and self-discovery, with a focus on the experiences of trans and non-binary individuals.
Book The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability by Miriam Kaufman, Cory Silverberg, and Fran Odette - A comprehensive guide to sexuality and disability, including information on queer and non-binary identities and experiences.
Book S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-to-Know Sexuality Guide to Get You Through Your Teens and Twenties by Heather Corinna - A sex education guide that includes information on queer and non-binary identities and experiences, with a focus on inclusivity and respect for diversity.
Book The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love (Third Ed.) by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton - A guide to ethical non-monogamy that includes information on queer and non-binary experiences and identities, with a focus on communication and consent.
Graphic novel Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe - A graphic memoir that explores the author's experiences as a genderqueer person, including their struggles with dysphoria and their journey towards self-acceptance.
Book Gender Euphoria edited by Laura Kate Dale - A collection of personal essays and stories from transgender and non-binary individuals about moments of gender euphoria - feelings of joy and affirmation when their gender is recognized and respected.
Book She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan - A historical fiction novel set in 14th century China that follows a transmasculine protagonist as they rise from a peasant to become a legendary military leader.
Book Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters - This novel explores the lives of three individuals - a trans woman, a cis woman, and a detransitioned man - as they navigate parenthood, relationships, and identity.
Book Trans Mission: My Quest to a Beard by Alex Bertie - This memoir follows the journey of a transgender man as he shares his experience of transitioning, including the social, medical, and emotional aspects.
Book Nettleblack by Nat Reeve - This novel follows a young girl named Bluebell who must navigate a dangerous world of magic and deceit to uncover the truth about her family and her own mysterious powers.
Book Gender Euphoria edited by Laura Kate Dale - This anthology features personal essays, stories, and artwork from transgender and non-binary individuals celebrating moments of joy and affirmation related to their gender identity.
Book The Autistic Trans Guide to Life by Yenn Purkis and Wenn Lawson - This guide offers advice and strategies for navigating the intersection of autism and transgender identity.
Book Queer Sex: A Trans and Non-Binary Guide to Intimacy, Pleasure and Relationships by Juno Roche - This guide provides information and advice on sexual health, consent, and pleasure for transgender and non-binary individuals.
Book Not Just a Tomboy: A Trans Masculine Memoir by Caspar Baldwin - This memoir explores the author's experience of growing up as a transmasculine individual in the UK and their journey towards self-acceptance and identity.
Book Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe - This graphic memoir explores the author's experience of identifying as non-binary and the challenges and joys that come with that identity.