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Love lives here : a story of thriving in a transgender family / by Jetté Knox, Amanda,author.;
"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. At school, she was bullied mercilessly, and at the age of fourteen, she entered a counselling program for alcohol addiction and was successful. 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. Shocked, but knowing how important it was to support her daughter, Jetté Knox became an ardent advocate for trans rights. But the story wasn't over. For many years, the author had coped with her spouse's moodiness, but that chronic unhappiness was taking a toll on their marriage. A little over a year after their child came out, her partner also came out as transgender. Knowing better than most what would lie ahead, Jetté Knox searched for positive examples of marriages surviving transition. When she found no role models, she determined that her family would become one. The shift was challenging, but slowly the family members noticed that they were becoming happier and more united. Told with remarkable candour and humour, and full of insight into the challenges faced by trans people, Love Lives Here is a beautiful story of transition, frustration, support, acceptance, and, of course, love."--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Jetté Knox, Amanda.; Jetté Knox, Amanda; Parents of transgender children; Human rights workers; Sexual minorities' families; Transgender people;
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If tomorrow doesn't come / by St. Jude, Jen,author.;
Nineteen-year-old Avery plans to end her life but changes her mind when she learns an asteroid is heading towards Earth, and with nine days left to live, long held secrets begin to come out and Avery finally begins to heal.014+.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Lesbian fiction.; Queer fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Depression, Mental; Families; Natural disasters; Secrecy; Sexual minorities; Depression, Mental; Families; Family life; LGBTQ+ people; Natural disasters; Secrets;
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Really cute people / by Harwood-Jones, Markus,1991-author.;
"Charlie Dee is headed for burnout. They've been burned before, both by their bio family and the now-defunct queer collective they once called home. So when they're asked to take a work trip outside the city, they jump at the chance. Sure, it's additional work with no additional pay, but it's also an excuse to get out of town, and out of their own head. That dream is shattered when Charlie opens the door to their supposedly private rental. There's a bird on the loose, circling the living room as it's chased by a cat, who is chased by a small child. The girl's parents, Hayden and Buffy, only manage to add to the chaos. They promise to leave first thing in the morning, but when a massive snowstorm rolls in, this overnight trip becomes a weeklong affair. Reluctantly charmed by this unfiltered, if forced, look at a loving, healthy family, Charlie begins to develop feelings for both Hayden and Buffy. And they both seem to be flirting back. But when a potential promotion lures Charlie back to the city, all three will have to decide where they go from here, and what it means to truly feel at home."--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Gay fiction.; Genderqueer fiction.; Queer fiction.; Novels.; Burn out (Psychology); Business travel; Families; Gender-nonconforming people; Mental health personnel; Non-monogamous relationships; Rental housing; Sexual minorities; Transgender men; Triangles (Interpersonal relations);
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The every body book : the LGBTQ+ inclusive guide for kids about sex, gender, bodies, and families / by Simon, Rachel E.; Grigni, Noah.;
This vibrant and beautifully illustrated book educates children about sex, gender, and relationships in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Covering puberty, hormones, pregnancy, consent, sex, babies, relationships, and families, it uses gender-neutral language throughout and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, faith, bodies, gender, and sexuality.For use with children ages 8-12.
Subjects: Sex instruction for children; Sex (Biology); Sexual minorities;
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Unconditional : a guide to loving and supporting your LGBTQ child / by Eriksen, Telaina,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Coming out (Sexual orientation); Gay teenagers.; Gay youth.; Parents of gays.; Parents of sexual minority youth.; Parents of transgender children.; Sexual minority youth.;
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Into the bright open : a Secret garden remix / by Dimaline, Cherie,1975-author.; based on (work):Burnett, Frances Hodgson,1849-1924.Secret garden.;
In this queer reimaging of The secret garden, fifteen-year-old orphan Mary sets off to live in the Georgian Bay wilds where she discovers family secrets both wonderful and horrifying.013+.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Queer fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Cousins; Friendship; Gardens; Orphans; Secrecy; Sexual minorities; Cousins; Friendship; Gardens; LGBTQ+ people; Orphans; Secrets;
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P is for pride / by Paprocki, Greg.;
"Greg Paprocki's P is for Pride introduces toddlers to the alphabet by pairing each letter with a word associated with the LGBTQ+ community, gender, identity, family, support, and pride in an age-appropriate way. Learn how to be inclusive with words like courage, equality, gay, nonbinary, rainbow flag, and hug, kindness, and love in scenes showcased with Paprocki's classically retro mid-century art style that's proven to be a hit with both toddlers and adults"--
Subjects: Sexual minorities; Alphabet books.; Board books.; English language; Gay pride celebrations; Gay Pride Day;
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Rainbow history class : your guide through queer and trans history / by McElhinney, Hannah,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Rainbow History Class is your entry into LGBTQ+ history, sharing queer and trans stories from Ancient civilisations all the way up to the internet. So much of queer and trans history and culture has been erased, but Hannah McElhinney, writer and creator of Rainbow History Class (as seen on TikTok), is here to help us all with this crash course. This history lesson isn't dry and academic, nor is it glitter-soaked and reductive. It's a comprehensive and entertaining romp through queer and trans history, full of secret queer codes, gender-bending icons, pop-culture knowledge and incredible activists. More than anything, Rainbow History Class will make you feel connected to the stories of our rich and vibrant community. This knowledge will help spark conversations between your friends and family and be a source of comfort as you stand up for yourself and your community.
Subjects: Gay men; Gays; Gender nonconformity; Lesbians; Sexual minorities; Sexual minority culture; Transgender people;
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Kissing girls on Shabbat : a memoir / by Glass, Sara,author.;
A moving coming-of-age memoir about one young woman's desperate attempt to protect her children and family while also embracing her queer identity in a controlling Hasidic community.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Glass, Sara.; Gender-nonconforming people.; Homosexuality; Jewish lesbians.; Sex; Sexual minority community.;
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Alice Austen lived here / by Gino, Alex.;
Middle school student Sam is comfortable with their nonbinary identity, and their family has accepted it too (as long as they do their homework and chores), so when their history teacher assigns as a project coming up with a proposal for the new statue honoring a historical Staten Islander (there is a contest involved) they and their friend TJ decide to focus on Alice Austen, a lesbian photographer, whose house on Staten Island is a museum--but they have to overcome the presumption on the part of their teacher that only straight males are eligible.Ages 9-12.Grades 4-6.LSC
Subjects: Austen, Alice, 1866-1952; Gender-nonconforming people; Sexual minorities; Monuments; Contests; Middle schools;
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