No matter our gender, we all want to be seen and accepted, to express ourselves and tell our own stories. There are more wonderful books out in the world every year, written by authors of all identities. The Reading Challenge is a way to celebrate all these voices and experiences!
Trans, or transgender, is a term for someone whose gender identity is different from what they were assigned at birth. Non-binary is an umbrella term for gender identities that fall outside of the two categories man/boy and woman/girl. People who are trans or non-binary may use other terms to describe themselves. A non-binary person may or may not identify as trans. Choosing words to talk about who we are is a personal thing and can be complicated.
Explore our Reading with Pride booklist to learn more, or get started with some of these stories! 
Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino
Sam and TJ are two non-binary best friends who enter a contest to design a statue of a historical figure. A new book from the author of Melissa. 
Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff
Annabelle discovers some unexpected truths about her family when a new student joins her class.
Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee
Min dreams of joining the Space Forces like her older brother Jun. But when Jun is accused of desertion, she must use her fox spirit powers to help clear his name.
Ellen Outside the Lines by A. J. Sass
A trip to Spain doesn't go as planned when Ellen and her best friend are on different teams for a scavenger hunt. 
From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea by Kai Cheng Thom, Wai-Yant Li and Kai Yun Ching
A magical fairy tale about Miu Lan, who was born when both the sun and the moon were in the sky. What does this mean for their changing identity?
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution! by Joy Michael Ellison and Teshika Silver
Sylvia and Marsha are kind and brave and not afraid to speak their truth, even when it makes other people angry. Based on the true story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the trans women who played an important role in the fight for 2SLGBTQ+ rights.
What Are Your Words? by Katherine Locke and Anne Passchier
As they walk to the summer bash, Ari introduces Uncle Lior to all the people in the neighbourhood. A great way to learn about pronouns!
