PFLAG East Bay - LGBTQ Family Reads | Alameda County Library

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PFLAG East Bay helps parents and families learn about gender, the journeys of transgender people, and LGTBQ+ lives and history – recommended by members of...Show more PFLAG East Bay helps parents and families learn about gender, the journeys of transgender people, and LGTBQ+ lives and history – recommended by members of PFLAG Oakland-East Bay, the local chapter of the national PFLAG organization. PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. Learn more: pflag.org or https://pflag.org/find-a-chapter or www.pflag-eastbay.org Show less

A Quick & Easy Guide to They/them Pronouns

by Bongiovanni, Archie

Graphic Novel - 2018

"Archie, a snarky genderqueer artist, is tired of people not understanding gender neutral pronouns. Tristan, a cisgender dude, is looking for an easy...Show more "Archie, a snarky genderqueer artist, is tired of people not understanding gender neutral pronouns. Tristan, a cisgender dude, is looking for an easy way to introduce gender neutral pronouns to his increasingly diverse workplace. The longtime best friends team up in this short and fun comic guide that explains what pronouns are, why they matter, and how to use them." Show less

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The Transgender Child

by Brill, Stephanie A

Book - 2008

"This comprehensive first of its kind guidebook explores the unique challenges that thousands of families face every day raising their children in ev...Show more "This comprehensive first of its kind guidebook explores the unique challenges that thousands of families face every day raising their children in every city and state. Through extensive research and interviews, as well as years of experience working in the field, the authors cover gender variance from birth through college." Show less

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Transgender 101

A Simple Guide to A Complex Issue

by Teich, Nicholas M.

Book - 2012

"Written by a social worker, popular educator, and transgender man, this well-rounded resource combines an accessible portrait of transgenderism with a rich history of transgender life and unique experiences of discrimination." "Written by a social worker, popular educator, and transgender man, this well-rounded resource combines an accessible portrait of transgenderism with a rich history of transgender life and unique experiences of discrimination." Show less

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Transgender History

by Stryker, Susan

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"Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events." "Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events." Show less

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A Queer History of the United States

by Bronski, Michael

Book - 2011

"The first book to cover the entirety of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history, from pre-1492 to the present." "The first book to cover the entirety of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history, from pre-1492 to the present." Show less

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Love Lives Here

A Story of Thriving in A Transgender Family

by Jetté Knox, Amanda

Book - 2019

"All Amanda Jetté Knox ever wanted was to enjoy a stable life. She never knew her biological father, and while her mother and stepfather were loving ...Show more "All Amanda Jetté Knox ever wanted was to enjoy a stable life. She never knew her biological father, and while her mother and stepfather were loving parents, the situation was sometimes chaotic. While still a teenager, she met the love of her life. They were wed at 20, and the first of three children followed shortly. Jetté Knox finally had the stability she craved--or so it seemed. Their middle child struggled with depression and avoided school. The author was unprepared when the child she knew as her son came out as transgender at the age of eleven. Jetté Knox became an ardent advocate for trans rights." Show less

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Becoming Nicole

The Transformation of An American Family

by Nutt, Amy Ellis

Book - 2015?

"The inspiring true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and an ordinary American family’s extraordinary journey to understand, n...Show more "The inspiring true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and an ordinary American family’s extraordinary journey to understand, nurture, and celebrate the uniqueness in us all, from the Pulitzer Prize–winning science reporter for The Washington Post" Show less

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She's Not There

A Life in Two Genders

by Boylan, Jennifer Finney

Book - 2003

"The exuberant memoir of a man named James who became a woman named Jenny." "The exuberant memoir of a man named James who became a woman named Jenny." Show less

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Fun Home

A Family Tragicomic

by Bechdel, Alison

Graphic Novel - 2006

"In this graphic memoir, Alison Bechdel charts her fraught relationship with her late father. Distant and exacting, Bruce Bechdel was an English teac...Show more "In this graphic memoir, Alison Bechdel charts her fraught relationship with her late father. Distant and exacting, Bruce Bechdel was an English teacher and director of the town funeral home, which Alison and her family referred to as the Fun Home. It was not until college that Alison, who had recently come out as a lesbian, discovered that her father was also gay." Show less

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Far From the Tree

Parents, Children and the Search for Identity

by Solomon, Andrew

Book - 2012

"Andrew Solomon’s startling proposition in Far from the Tree is that being exceptional is at the core of the human condition—that difference is what ...Show more "Andrew Solomon’s startling proposition in Far from the Tree is that being exceptional is at the core of the human condition—that difference is what unites us. He writes about families coping with deafness, dwarfism, Down's syndrome, autism, schizophrenia, or multiple severe disabilities; with children who are prodigies, who are conceived in rape, who become criminals, who are transgender. While each of these characteristics is potentially isolating, the experience of difference within families is universal, and Solomon documents triumphs of love over prejudice in every chapter." Show less

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If I Was your Girl

by Russo, Meredith

Book - 2016

"A new kind of big-hearted novel about being seen for who you really are. Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is ...Show more "A new kind of big-hearted novel about being seen for who you really are. Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is keeping a secret, and she's determined not to get too close to anyone." Show less