Curated Books
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.
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.
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
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Demystifying the Transgender Journey
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.
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