Welcome to the big and ever-growing list of resources on gender diversity and sexuality. This information is primarily geared toward parents, caregivers, and community members who directly or indirectly support children and youth, but the resources provided on this page are beneficial to everyone.
Below you'll find links to:
Handouts
Infographics
Articles
Videos
Books (for adults and for kids/youth)
Medical Guidelines/Statements on Gender-Affirming Care
Organizations Supporting LGBTQIA+ Rights
Tips and Resources for Allies
These resources are a starting point, but there are many, many more resources available to help you understand more about the gender spectrum and the spectrum of sexuality.
This page will be updated periodically with additional information and resources, so you may want to bookmark it in your browser so you can get back to it at any time. Frequently asked questions about gender-affirming care will be added soon.
Thank you for your curiosity and willingness to learn. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
LGBTQ+ Glossary — MindOut
Parental Support of Transgender and Gender-Expansive Children and Youth — Pediatric Endocrine Society
FACT SHEET: Gender Diversity and Transgender Identity in Children — American Psychological Association
FACT SHEET: Gender Diversity and Transgender Identity in Adolescents — American Psychological Association
Introduction to Health for Transgender Youth — Pediatric Endocrine Society
Gender-Affirming Care and Young People — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
School Gender Support Plan — Gender Spectrum
Guidance for Educators Working with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students — One Colorado
Working with Your Child’s School: A Guide for Parents of Transgender and Gender-Expansive Students — Pediatric Endocrine Society
The Gender Unicorn (available in multiple languages) — Trans Student Education Resources
Sexual and Gender Expansive Youth in Care — Georgia State University
Understanding Gender Identities — The Trevor Project
Between the (Gender) Lines: the Science of Transgender Identity — Harvard
Stop Using Phony Science to Justify Transphobia — Scientific American
Gene variants provide insight into brain, body incongruence in transgender — Science Daily
Understanding Gender Identity — Cleveland Clinic
Biology is not destiny: Seeking a scientific explanation for trans identity could do more harm than good — Washington Post
Documenting Research with Transgender, Nonbinary, and Other Gender Diverse (Trans) Individuals and Communities — Transgender Health (via PubMed)
National Geographic documentary Gender Revolution hosted by Katie Couric (available on streaming services including Amazon, IMDB, and others)
Why kids need to learn about gender and sexuality, TED talk by Lindsay Amer
Is my child too young to learn about being gay?, TED talk by Tim Ramsey
Will this make kids gay?, TED talk by Patrick Doyle
Parenting the Child You Have, Not the Child You Thought You’d Have, TED talk by Nicole Bruno
The Myth of the Gay Agenda, TED talk by LZ Granderson
Fifty Shades of Gay, TED talk by iO Tillet Wright
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This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids: A Question & Answer Guide to Everyday Life, by Dan Owens-Reid and Kristin Russo
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Trans (But Were Afraid to Ask), by Brynn Tannehill
The Gender Identity Guide for Parents: Compassionate Advice to Help Your Child Be Their Most Authentic Self, by Tavi Hawn
Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child, by Telaina Eriksen
Parenting Your LGBTQ+ Teen: A Guide to Supporting, Empowering, and Connecting with Your Child, by Allan Sadac
Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens, by Stephanie Brill
Traversing Gender: Understanding Transgender Realities, by Lee Harrington
Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family, by Amy Ellis Nutt
Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story, by Jacob Tobia
How to They/Them: A Visual Guide to Nonbinary Pronouns and the World of Gender Fluidity, by Stuart Getty
Not ‘Him’ or ‘Her’: A Quick Guide to Using and Understanding Non-Binary Pronouns, by Michelle Mann
Not ‘Him’ or ‘Her’: Accepting and Loving My Non-Binary Child: Here’s What You Should Know, by Michelle Mann
For Kids/Youth
You Know, Sex: Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things, by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth
The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families, by Rachel E. Simon
Trans+: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You, by Kathryn Gonzales and Karen Rayne
The ABC's of LGBT+: Gender Identity Book for Teens, Teen & Young Adult LGBT Issues, by Ash Hardell
It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends, by Robie H. Harris
It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families, by Robie H. Harris
It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender, and Sexual Health, by Robie H. Harris
Gender Identity for Kids: A Book About Finding Yourself, Understanding Others, and Respecting Everybody! by Andy Passchier
A House for Everyone: A Story to Help Children Learn about Gender Identity and Gender Expression, by Jo Hirst
It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity, by Theresa Thorn
Being You: A First Conversation About Gender, by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, and Anne/Andy Passchier
Pink Is for Boys, by Robb Pearlman
My Shadow Is Purple, by Scott Stuart
My Shadow Is Pink, by Scott Stuart
How to Be a Real Man, by Scott Stuart
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