Curated Books for Transgender Advocacy in Action and more
These are books I personally recommend for parents, allies, and anyone exploring gender, grief, and identity.”
Raising Trans Kids
Rebecca Minor, LICSW
Raising Trans Kids is a compassionate, practical guide for parents, families, and educators supporting transgender and nonbinary youth. With clear answers, evidence-based research, and real-world tools, it helps families move from uncertainty to pride and resilience. Raising Trans Kids enables parents to put transgender advocacy in action for their transgender shildren.
Best for: parents of gender questioning kids
The Queer Allies Bible
NV Gay
The Ultimate Guide to Being an Empowering LGBTQIA+ Ally - NV wrote this guide to bring real, lived experiences into the conversation, offering you a practical way to lead with respect and active advocacy. In today’s climate, these tools will help you move beyond understanding to become a truly affirming ally who stands with us. The Queer Allies Bible is an excellent handbook for putting transgender advocacy in action. transg
Best for: allies who want to go deeper
Losing Michele
A raw and tender exploration of the complex journey through grief, offering a hand to hold for anyone navigating the quiet spaces left by profound loss. It is a testament to the enduring power of love and the slow, beautiful process of healing.
Alicia Trew
Best for: those dealing with grief and loss
Transgender Families
Dr. diana sorrentino
This book has been developed specifically for parents, partners, and the family members of a transgender loved one to validate their emotional experiences and the challenges they and their loved one will be facing. They will also require reliable information, access to educational resources, and the emotional support they will need to address and manage the challenges they will be presented with.
Why is this book important? This book is important because parents and family members will become unsuspecting participants in a transgender family member's journey of exploration and growth without warning, knowledge, or even the slightest understanding of what it means for an individual
Best for: parents, partners, and the family members of a transgender loved one
Helpful Web Links for Transgender Advocacy in Action
Advocacy & Education
Demystifying the Transgender Journey
Advocacy & Education
Advocates for Trans Equality
Advocacy & Education
The Paradoxes of Gender
Mental Health & Support
The Trevor Project
Demystifying the Transgender Journey is an innovative initiative designed to educate, enlighten, and foster understanding about the transgender experience. Their goal is to demystify and humanize the transgender experience through education and real-life stories. They share the experiences of a wide variety of transgender individuals and allies.
Leveraging decades of experience on the frontlines of power, we shift government and society towards a future where we are no less than equal. A4TE builds on their successes to boldly imagine a world where trans people live our lives joyfully and without barriers.
Dr. Diana Sorrentino, Ph.D. is a recognized subject matter expert on Gender Diversity and Transgender Identities providing counseling, mentorship and support for gender diverse, transgender individuals and their families through her consulting practice. As a subject matter expert with doctoral degrees in Sociology and Psychology, she also provides professional development educational programs and clinical support for the medical and behavioral healthcare professionals providing gender affirming care.
Leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.
Affirming Businesses & Partners
Whitney Brewer Photography - Columbus, Ohio
Creative Clouds
Lady Mae Florals
Queer Coffee Social
Whitney Brewer is a boudoir & brand photographer, podcast host, content creator, small biz mindset mentor & an energy worker.
Creating personalized stickers and expressive branding assets that celebrate identity and community.
Lady Mae Florals specializes in floral preservation, adornment, and art, based in Columbus, Ohio.
A community for queer builders to share ideas, collaborate, and expand together in a safe, inspiring space.
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