June 4, 2025
To celebrate Pride month, the Content Team has chosen to highlight some of our favourite titles featuring trans and non-binary characters. These books bring awareness to the adversity and pain that many trans and non-binary people experience, but also highlight the joy and fulfillment that comes with living as one’s true self. We think these titles, which celebrate the love and support that can be found within the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, are great books to read not only this Pride month, but all year round!
My Sister Daisy by Adria Karlsson, illustrated by Linus Curci
LY | Quiz #242276 | BL 2.8 | Raintree
Daisy’s older brother is thrilled when he gets a new sibling. They are best buddies who do everything together. But then things change. His sibling tells him she is a girl and wants to be called Daisy.
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution by Joy Michael Ellison, illustrated by Teshika Silver
LY | Quiz #240536 | BL 4.4 | Jessica Kingsley Publishers
This is the illustrated story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, two transgender women of colour who helped kickstart the Stonewall Riots and dedicated their lives to fighting for LGBTQ+ equality.
Payden’s Pronoun Party by Blue Jaryn, illustrated by Xochitl Cornejo
LY | Quiz #244471 | BL 4.1 | Macmillan Children’s Books
Payden has always used he/him pronouns, until one day Payden realises those words might not fit. Payden’s parents promise to throw a big party to introduce whatever pronouns Payden chooses.
When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
LY | Quiz #239929 | BL 3.3 | Lee & Low Books
Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby.
Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino
MY | Quiz #243329 | BL 5.2 | Scholastic Press
Sam and their best friend, TJ, non-binary students, work together on a school project and learn some interesting facts about the history of Staten Island in the process.
Riley Reynolds Crushes Fancy Dress Friday by Jay Albee
MY | Quiz #270308 | BL 4.1 | Raintree
Riley and their friends are all in for fancy dress day at school, but when asked for costume advice, Riley discovers that the key to being a costume visionary is active listening and a big imagination.
Jamie by L.D. Lapinski
MY | Quiz #244023 | BL 5.5 | Orion’s Children’s Books
Jamie is a happy non-binary kid until they realise no one has thought about where they’ll go to secondary school. Jamie must find the strength to sort it out for themselves.
The Lonely Book by Meg Grehan
MY | Quiz #244907 | BL 6.5 | Little Island
Annie loves helping out in her mums’ bookshop. But she knows something is troubling her older sibling, and her mums seem worried too. Even the bookshop is upset.
Nothing Ever Happens Here by Sarah Hagger-Holt
MY | Quiz #237918 | BL 4.7 | Usborne
Izzy’s family is under the spotlight when her dad comes out as Danielle, a trans woman. Now shy Izzy must face her fears, find her voice, confront the bullies and stand up for her family.
The Fights That Make Us by Sarah Hagger-Holt
MY+ | Quiz #245045 | BL 4.7 | Usborne
Jesse has come out as non-binary. After reading their cousin Lisa’s teenage diary, they are horrified by her stories of living a secret life. Now it’s Jesse’s turn to shine a spotlight on history.
Cheer Up: Love and Pom Poms by Crystal Frasier, illustrated by Val Wise
UY | Quiz #243534 | BL 2.9 | Oni Press
During her senior year of high school, Annie falls in love with Bebe, a transgender girl who shares her fears as a social outcast.
The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons
UY | Quiz #241716 | BL 5.0 | Penguin Books
Spencer is a proud nerd and a David Beckham in training. He’s also transgender. After transitioning at his old school leads to isolation and bullying, Spencer gets a fresh start at Oakley.
The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas
UY | Quiz #270859 | BL 5.9 | Macmillan Children’s Books
Transgender demigod Teo is chosen for the Sunbearer Trials, a contest among demigod heroes. The loser is sacrificed to Sol, their blood fueling the Sun Stones that protect Reino del Sol.
Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Misadventure by Lewis Hancox
UY | Quiz #245022 | BL 3.1 | Scholastic Ltd
Lewis has some things to say to his younger self. He knows she’s really a he and will come to realise this after going through lots of mess.
Homebody by Theo Parish
UY | Quiz #271053 | BL 3.8 | Macmillan
In this graphic novel memoir, the author shares how they found a home within themself, taking readers through the experiences and everyday moments that all led up to them finding the term “non-binary”, which finally struck a chord.
To find more books featuring transgender and non-binary characters, use Bookfinder’s advanced search page. There, you can search by the topic “LGBTQIA+”. Are we missing any? You can request titles using the Suggest Quizzes page. Happy reading!