2SLGBTQIA+ Non-Fiction for Kids

Non-fiction books for kids to learn about 2SLGBTQIA+ people, history, and other issues.

Updated May 5, 2025
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My Culture, My Gender, Me.
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Paper Book
Gender diversity knows no borders... Exploring identities that span the Indigenous Two Spirit people, the hijras of the Indian subcontinent, the mahu people of Hawaii, the female husbands of the Igbo tribe and many more, Cassandra Corrigan beautifully demonstrates that gender identities...
It feels good to be yourself : a book about gender identity /
Thorn, Theresa.
Paper Book
★ "This expansive, straightforward framing of gender emphasizes curiosity, joy, and positive self-expression . . . . Exceptional." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "The spirit of free expression and creativity infuses every spread of this inclusive...
The every body book : the LGBTQ+ inclusive guide for kids about sex, gender, bod
Simon, Rachel E.
Paper Book
AASECT Book Award for Children under 18 years old American Library Association 2021 Rainbow Book List Top 10 Title for Young Readers This vibrant and beautifully illustrated book teaches children sex, gender and relationships education in a way that is...
What makes a baby : a book for every kind of family and every kind of kid /
Silverberg, Cory
Paper Book
Geared to readers from preschool to age eight, What Makes a Baby is a book for every kind of family and every kind of kid. It is a 21st century children's picture book about conception, gestation and birth, which reflects the reality of the modern era by being inclusive of all kinds of kids, adults,...
Sex is a funny word : a book about bodies, feelings, and YOU /
Silverberg, Cory
Ebook
2016 Winner of the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction  2016 ALA Stonewall Book Award, Honor Book 2016 ALA Notable Children's Book A comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations,...
Queer heroes : meet 53 LGBTQ heroes from past & present! /
Sicardi, Arabelle.
Paper Book
* 2019 EUREKA! Honor Award * This beautiful, bold book celebrates the achievements of LGBTQ+ people through history and from around the world--featuring dynamic full-color portraits of a diverse selection of 53 inspirational role models accompanied by short biographies...
You Know, Sex : Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things.
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Paper Book
A completely new approach to learning about puberty, sex, and gender for children 10+.
I am Jazz! /
Herthel, Jessica
Paper Book
The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere "This is an essential tool for parents and teachers to share with children whether those kids identify as trans or not. I wish I had had a...
The meaning of pride /
Thor, Rosiee.
Paper Book
A vibrant ode to the culture and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community, The Meaning of Pride, written by Rosiee Thor and illustrated by Sam Kirk, celebrates the beauty, significance, and many dimensions of the concept of Pride as celebrated by millions of people around the world! ...

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