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Tala Learns to Siva
Tala Learns to Siva
by Kealani Netane; illustrated by Dung Ho

Preparing to perform a traditional Samoan dance at her Grandma’s birthday, Tala freezes on stage and must summon the strength and inspiration to help her dance, in this empowering story about finding courage through the love and guidance of family.

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Aloha Everything
Aloha Everything
by Kaylin Melia George; illustrated by Mae Waite

When Ano begins to dance hula -- a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history, and folklore of the Hawaiian people -- Ano comes to understand the true meaning of aloha.

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Gender Identity for Kids: A Book about Finding Yourself, Understanding Others, and Respecting Everybody!
Gender Identity for Kids: A Book about Finding Yourself, Understanding Others, and Respecting Everybody!
by Andy Passchier

This book introduces different terms for gender identity and expression, while also teaching children how to accept and respect others

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My Culture, My Gender, Me
My Culture, My Gender, Me
by Cassandra Jules Corrigan; illustrated by Moe Butterfly

This lovingly illustrated guide is an important testament that genders other than male and female have always existed - around the globe - and comes with additional materials to help children uncover the genderidentities from their own cultures.

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It's a They! = Bienvenue à notre adelphe!
It's a They! = Bienvenue à notre adelphe!
by Lindsay Herriot; translated by Rachel Martinez

Our new baby gets lots of questions, like "are you a girl or a boy?" We aren't sure of their gender yet - and they bring us so much joy!

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I Can Be . . . Me!
I Can Be . . . Me!
by Lesléa Newman; illustrations by Maya Christina Gonzalez

Rhyming verses celebrate a diverse group of young children who are free to explore their identity through a variety of fun and engaging activities in gender neutral, non-judgmental environments

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Not He or She, I'm Me
Not He or She, I'm Me
by A.M. Wild; illustrated by Kah Yangni

A child gets ready for a wonderful day. They gleefully get dressed, hug their parents, go to school, and play with friends. All the while, unapologetically reminding themselves that they are and can only be themselves.

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Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!: What are Your Pronouns Today?
Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!: What are Your Pronouns Today?
by Lindz Amer; illustrated by Kate Alizadeh

A young informational storybook introducing the concept of pronouns and identifying one's pronouns to kids

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Glenn Burke, Game Changer: The Man who Invented the High Five
Glenn Burke, Game Changer: The Man who Invented the High Five
by Phil Bildner; illustrated by Daniel J. O'Brien

A picture book biography about Glenn Burke, the first Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, and the story of how he created the world's most recognizable handshake, the high five

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The DC Book of Pride: A Celebration of DC's LGBTQIA+ Characters
The DC Book of Pride: A Celebration of DC's LGBTQIA+ Characters
by Jadzia Axelrod

Discover the rich history of DC's LGBTQIA+ Superheroes in this inspiring gift-title featuring detailed character profiles and comic book artwork

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