3 stars When the Solstice Blessing turns into a violent political coup, twins Grayson and Hawke must flee their home. They find refuge in the Communion of Blue where girls and women learn to spin the threads of reality. While Hawke (now Hanna) feels stifled and wants nothing more than to avenge the family and…
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4 stars A fascinating blend of science fiction and the supernatural paired with romance, music, found family, and questions of what makes a legacy. I really enjoyed the genre mixing. Donut-making aliens, deals with the Devil, and passion for music collide in such a unique way. Like the Béla Bartók piece that plays such a…
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4 stars I started reading this on Webtoon and enjoyed it. It was fun to read it again as a graphic novel. When the fashion-loving high school freshman Arcus moves from England to the Netherlands, he isn’t off to a great start. The other students make fun of his fashions, bully him about his gender…
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with Mykaell Blais 4 stars A sweet introduction to gender and stereotypes that encourages children to reflect on what they’ve been taught about self expression and interests. The book discusses the difference between sex and gender, explains gender identity, introduces common stereotypes regarding gender, and highlights famous people who have gone against those stereotypes and…
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4 stars I really enjoy this series and the way it breaks down complex topics to introduce to young readers. This one focuses on the fluidity of gender and how nonbinary can mean different things to different people. Includes information on the traditional gender binary, gender versus biological sex, and what to do if you…
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By Shane Jordan and Rick Hendrix Illustrated by Jieting Chen Back matter by Christy L. Olezeski, PhD. 4 stars A sweet, inclusive book encouraging readers to be true to themselves and support others. Beautiful, vibrant illustrations wonderfully capture themes of color, joy, and diversity. Includes some great backmatter on the importance of compassion, pride, empathy,…
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Illustrated by Kip Alizadeh 3 stars A lovely, affirming book about the power of pronouns in terms of gender expression. Includes different pronouns such as he, she, they, ze, hir, fae, and per. Loved the emphasis on pronouns being something your choose, that they can change over time, and that it’s okay if you don’t…
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4 stars A ranger who loses sight of who they are. A shepherd more focused on music than the sheep. Follow Rowan and Leone as they find the confidence to be their true selves. A gentle fantasy filled with stunning landscapes, soft moments, deepening connections, and fun characters. Not surprising for O’Neill, but the artwork…
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5 stars Absolutely perfect. Follow Parish on this autobiographical journey as they navigate life, figuring out who they are and how to best express themself. A fantastic book that is heartwarming, reaffirming, and wonderful. Goes through various aspects of gender-affirming care including haircuts, binding, clothing options, pronouns, and name changes. Expertly balances what gender markers…
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3 stars A sweet representation of being your full self. It’s about liking what you like and not worrying about how your interests fit into gender norms. Nicely highlights how interests and activities are not only for one gender or type of person, though it does still seem to come from a binary perspective. The…
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