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It Gets Better is a collection of expanded essays and new material from celebrities, everyday people, and teens who have posted videos of encouragement, as well as new contributors who have yet to post videos to the site. While many of these teens couldn’t see a positive future for themselves, others can. We can show LGBT youth the levels of happiness, potential, and positivity their lives will reach if they can just get through their teen years.

Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. With child-friendly language, It Feels Good to Be Yourself provides young listeners and parents alike with the vocabulary to discuss this important topic with sensitivity.

You're invited to meet artists, athletes, scientists, activists, and more—all in the same book. LGBTQ+ Heroes introduces you to 51 LGBTQ+ role models from today and as far back as the 1800s who have used their voices to uplift and advance their community, their fields of work or study, and the world!

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. In this guide, a licensed social worker who specializes in gender-nonconforming youth offers real tools to help your child thrive in all aspects of life.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction listeners and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This volume features Billie Jean King, the world champion tennis player who fought successfully for women's rights.

In the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. But Tango's family is not like any of the others.

Clementine has always felt like the villain of his story. Most of the time, he’s a socially anxious kid who knows it’s not “normal” for a boy to wear pink shoes to school. While he’s there, his teachers won’t call him by the right name (even though Clementine is a boy’s name, if a boy has it), his classmates tease him about his obsessive love for spiders (even though they’re beautiful), and he’s the only one who can see the floating faces that haunt the surrounding woods.

In the enchanting land of Willowbrook, a gender fairy named Willow lives among colourful plants and magical creatures. Willow brings joy and happiness to all with their ability to transform into a boy or a girl. One day, Willow meets a curious girl named Alex, who wishes she could change her appearance too. With a tap of their magic wand, Willow grants Alex the power to become anything she desires. Together, they embark on a journey that challenges societal expectations and shows that passions and abilities aren't bound by gender.

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.

Rainbow Revolutionaries brings to life the vibrant histories of 50 pioneering LGBTQ+ people from around the world. Through Sarah Prager’s (Queer, There, and Everywhere) short, engaging bios, listeners can delve into the lives of Wen of Han, a Chinese emperor who loved his boyfriend as much as his people, Martine Rothblatt, a trans woman who’s helping engineer the robots of tomorrow, and so many more!

Do you ever feel like you don't quite fit in? Join Alex, a brave kid who discovered their true self with the help of Willow, the kind gender fairy! Now, on another adventure, they meet Jackie, another kid searching for their own identity.

Nugget, a transgender boy with an extraordinary imagination, seeks a cure for his mother’s incurable illness. Drawn by tales of Mud Lake’s healing mud and mythical creatures, Nugget, along with his friend Greta, embark on an adventure into the enchanted forest. Will they be able to outsmart clever gnomes, mischievous pixies, and unravel the secrets of Mud Lake? Can Nugget’s determination and the guidance of magical beings bring hope and healing to his ailing mother?

Ross Mathews, presentador y productor de televisión ganador del premio Emmy (The Drew Barrymore Show y RuPaul’s Drag Race), y su esposo, el doctor Wellinthon García-Mathews, nos traen una historia conmovedora y entretenida sobre la familia, la amistad y el amor, inspirada en su propia boda. Evan y Andy están emocionados de visitar México para la boda de sus tíos, y su papi y su mami están emocionados porque los niños tendrán la oportunidad de disfrutar la cultura, practicar el español y aprender sobre la responsabilidad al ser los pajes encargados de los anillos durante la ceremonia.

This heartwarming story is about a special fairy named Willow, who is known as the Gender Fairy. Willow's job is to help children be true to themselves, especially when it comes to their gender identity. One day, Willow comes across a little boy named Billy who is feeling sad and lonely. Through their conversation, Willow discovers that Billy is struggling with his gender and the way he feels doesn't match how he was assigned at birth. With her magic wand, Willow helps Billy change his gender, allowing him to live as the person he was meant to be.

Priscilla Daalman is training to be a Hollow Warrior – an elite monster hunter charged with killing evil beasts from another universe. But first, she has to deal with the Renegades, a rebellious group of outcasts who are unleashing deadly beasts across the globe. Under attack by both Renegades and Hollow monsters, Priscilla decides the best way to fight is from within – so she becomes a spy in the Renegades’ base. But her bold plan doesn’t account for her duplicitous ex-boyfriend, Dominic; a Renegade leader who will sacrifice everything to get what he wants ...

As the first openly transgender government official to hold an office that requires Senate confirmation, the first openly transgender four-star officer in uniform service, and the first female four-star admiral in the commissioned corps, Rachel Levine faced many obstacles throughout her life. But she persisted through them all and showed kids of all genders that they can succeed in their dreams too. In this chapter book biography by critically acclaimed author Lisa Bunker, listeners learn about the amazing life of Rachel Levine—and how she persisted.

In the early 1980s, the first cases of a devastating and fatal new disease appeared, a disease that at first struck only gay men and was later identified as HIV/AIDS. It was the beginning of what became a worldwide health crisis that the US government ignored for years and that unfairly heightened prejudice against the LGBTQ+ community. To this day, the AIDS Crisis continues to disproportionately affect both the LGBTQ+ community and people of color.

Constanza conoce a Jero como nadie, es su mejor amiga y confidente. Ella sabe que su hermano mayor es distinto a otros chicos, lo supo mucho antes de que él se lo contara. Compartir ese secreto la hace sentir única en el mundo, aunque también preocupada, porque a veces su hermano se siente triste y entonces sus ojos color maple se llenan de una sombra que los oscurece. Pero ahora Jero está enamorado y ha decidido revelar a sus papás sus sentimientos.

Bella mouse and Bailey mouse meet and fall in love. The two mice go on a journey of planning their wedding and buying a house together. Unfortunately, they hit some obstacles when a few animals in town don’t approve of the two girls being together. Bella and Bailey must stay true to themselves and help others see things differently along the way. They know that being different doesn’t make you wrong, and sometimes, others need to be taught to see things in a new way.

Leo hat einen schönen neuen Namen: Jennifer. Woher sie ihren echten Namen kennt, weiß Jennifer selbst nicht. Aber sie ist sehr froh, eines Tages endlich mit ihm aufgewacht zu sein. Wie mit etwas, mit dem man besser atmen kann. Nur die Erwachsenen kapieren es erst mal nicht. Die glauben tatsächlich immer noch, sie sollte weiterhin Leo sein, ein Bub. Ganz und gar nicht, finden der dicke Gabriel, Anne und Stella, weltbeste Freundinnen und treue Begleiterinnen beim Schuleschwänzen, Kleiderprobieren und Sichselbstfinden.