Books for adults

The books below provide information for parents and caregivers of trans and non-binary children and youth. Thanks to Lindsay Russel of BC Libraries Association for your contributions to this list!

Please support books written by trans authors! Indicated by * .

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Find more resources for support of children, young adults, and their families at Trans Care BC.

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Transgender Children and Youth: Cultivating Pride and Joy with Families in Transition
Elijah C. Nealy* [icon icon="external-link"]

Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy Gender-Nonconforming Children
Diane Ehrensaft [icon icon="external-link"]

The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender Boxes
Diane Ehrensaft [icon icon="external-link"]

Helping Your Transgender Teen, 2nd Edition: A Guide for Parents
Irwin Krieger [icon icon="external-link"]

The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens
Stephanie A. Brill and Lisa Kenney [icon icon="external-link"]

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The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals
Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper [icon icon="external-link"]

Raising the Transgender Child: A Complete Guide for Parents, Families, and Caregivers
Michele Angello and Ali Bowman [icon icon="external-link"]

Where’s MY Book? A Guide for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth, Their Parents, and Everyone Else
Linda Gromko [icon icon="external-link"]

The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity
Rylan Jay Testa PhD, Deborah Coolhart PhD LMFT, and Jayme Peta MA MS [icon icon="external-link"]

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