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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.

While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

When middle school teacher Rikki swaps bodies with her student Kvarsi, chaos ensues. But will they be able to come to terms with the swap, as they struggle to survive in a cave-in, run low on food and battery power, and have no idea what they are doing?

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.

Harvey the Hippo Meets Mickey Mandarin is a story of gender binary and nonbinary new friends making introductions, learning a little background about each other, and finding that although they may identify differently, they all still like to play and have fun the same way. The animals are proud to say how they like to be addressed, such as he/him, she/her or they/them.

Harbor is excited to spend the summer working on her jump shot in an elite basketball league. But the games take place near her dad's house—hours away from her beloved Sunrise Lagoon. Suddenly, she’s spending every weekend at her dad’s and getting to know Quinn, a girl whose smile makes her feel warm inside. Still, Harbor can’t help wondering what’s going on at home. Why is Sam hanging out with Harbor's best friend? Has Marina’s friend Boom taken her place in the house? What have the twins “borrowed” this time for one of their disastrous scientific experiments?

These are the fairy tales that history forgot—or concealed. Ten tales in which gender is fluid and where queer stories can have a happy ending. Some are rare examples of LGBTQ+ folklore, like “The Dog and the Sailor,” which features a male protagonist who meets his own handsome prince. These stories include folklore from Europe, Asia, and the African savanna. They remind listeners that folk tales are our tales, and invite them to be whoever they want to be.

Kacee Howard is now a member of the school’s basketball team and has become close to two of her teammates. She’s decided to try to bring them together with the other Slumber Sisters but not everyone is feeling these new additions. Kacee is caught in the middle and wonders if her new friendships will come between her friendship with Ahmani, Londyn and Cierra. Is this the end of the road for the Slumber Sisters?

Writer and poet Seema Yasmin celebrates all the joys and challenges of queer history in the United States. This is a book of people, of ideas, of accomplishments and events. It’s a book about Allies and Ancestors, about Belonging and Being accepted, about Hope, Knowledge, and Love. And ultimately, it’s a book to help kids learn a different kind of ABCs—not just words like apple, ball or cat, but rather the essence of what it means to be diverse, to be equitable, to be inclusive.

Sonny’s House of Spies is a deeply affecting story of a family whose closely guarded secrets are beginning to cause harm. In 1950s Alabama, the Bradshaw children are perfecting their spycraft. Ever since Mama kicked Daddy out of the house, 13-year-old Sonny has sensed that someone is watching them, someone unseen. So one Friday, Sonny sneaks out of town on his bike to search for his father. He doesn’t know if he’ll find him, but one thing’s for sure - he needs to know the truth.

Augie Boretski knows how to get by. If you're a scrawny loser in the destitute city of Camden, New Jersey, you keep your head down, avoid the drug dealers and thugs, and try your best to be invisible. Augie used to be good at that, but suddenly his life is changing....

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.

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.

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.

Some rivers should not be swum in. Some rivers hold secrets that can never be told. Te Arepa is an adventurous Maori boy, bound to the history, customs and rituals of his people. When he comes upon a giant eel while fishing, he is convinced the creature is a taniwha, or water demon, and follows it. Yet what Te Arepa finds in the river is far different, far more sinister. And it will change his life forever.

My name is Julianne Ivy Stearns. This is my second attempt at writing my story. My mother destroyed the memory stick of the first one and confiscated my laptop because I made the mistake of keeping them in my room. I know better now. Like in that familiar story, The Emperor's New Clothes, sometimes, the people, who don't want to hear the truth, make the deliverer of the truth the scapegoat. In the event that this one is lost or taken, or in case, as I suspect, I don't survive to the end, I have placed a second copy in my locker at school. Not the most secure location, but she can't get to ...

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.

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.

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?

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.