Lisa Bunker Knihy

Rachel Levine's journey highlights her groundbreaking achievements as the first openly transgender government official requiring Senate confirmation and the first female four-star admiral. Overcoming significant obstacles, she serves as an inspiring figure for children of all genders, demonstrating that perseverance can lead to success in pursuing dreams. Her story emphasizes resilience and the importance of representation in leadership roles.

The critically acclaimed author of Felix Yz crafts a bold, heartfelt story about a trans girl solving a cyber mystery and coming into her own. Zenobia July is starting a new life. She used to live in Arizona with her father; now she's in Maine with her aunts. She used to spend most of her time behind a computer screen, improving her impressive coding and hacking skills; now she's coming out of her shell and discovering a community of friends at Monarch Middle School. People used to tell her she was a boy; now she's able to live openly as the girl she always knew she was. When someone anonymously posts hateful memes on her school's website, Zenobia knows she's the one with the abilities to solve the mystery, all while wrestling with the challenges of a new school, a new family, and coming to grips with presenting her true gender for the first time. Timely and touching, Zenobia July is, at its heart, a story about finding home.

Joy, a twelve-year-old transgender girl, fights for her right to cheer in Texas

Set in a desert land, the Nezel face oppression as refugee servants. Two friends, Almond and Quartz, discover a sinister plot threatening their people and team up with Finch, the rightful heir, to devise a plan for rescue. As they navigate alliances and challenges, Almond grapples with the daunting decision of choosing a gender and name during the Time of Naming. Together, they confront their identities and fight for their community's survival amidst escalating dangers.

Exploring themes of identity and self-acceptance, the protagonist grapples with their unique condition of being fused with Zyx, which sets them apart from others. This struggle leads to a journey of understanding what it means to be "normal" in a world that often values conformity. The narrative delves into the complexities of belonging and the search for one's true self amidst extraordinary circumstances.