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• Who I Am

  Words I Tell Myself

  Verde, Susan,

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  "Encourage kids to practice self-love every day with Who I Am, an uplifting picture book collection of positive affirmations and companion to Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds’s New York Times bestselling I Am series. When the unkind voice gets…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Kids Book About Belonging

  Carroll, Kevin, 1958-

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  "The feeling of belonging is something that everyone strives for, and this book teaches kids how to incorporate that feeling into their lives. It tackles what it’s like when you feel like you belong to a group or family or team, and what it’s like…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Being You

  a First Conversation About Gender

  Madison, Megan,

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  "While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Strong

  Kearney, Rob, 1991-

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  "Rob dreams of becoming a champion strongman. He wants to flip huge tires, lug boulders, and haul trucks -- and someday be the strongest man in the world! But he feels like he can’t fit in with his bright leggings, unicorn T-shirts, and rainbow-dyed…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pink, Blue, and You!

  Questions for Kids About Gender Stereotypes

  Gravel, Elise,

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  "Simple, accessible, and direct, this picture book is perfect for kids and parents or teachers to read together, opening the door to conversations about gender stereotypes and everyone's right to be their true selves." Suggested by Pride YMM.

• Our Skin

  a First Conversation About Race

  Madison, Megan,

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  "Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bodies Are Cool

  Feder, Tyler,

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  "A picture book celebration of all kinds of bodies". Suggested by Pride YMM.

• The Every Body Book

  the LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids About Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families

  Simon, Rachel E.

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  "This vibrant and beautifully illustrated book teaches children sex, gender and relationships education in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Covering puberty, hormones, pregnancy, consent, sex, babies,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• It Feels Good to Be Yourself

  a Book About Gender Identity

  Thorn, Theresa,

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  "Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. With child-friendly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chocolate Me!

  Diggs, Taye

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  "A timely book about how it feels to be teased and taunted, and how each of us is sweet and lovely and delicious on the inside, no matter how we look. The boy is teased for looking different than the other kids. His skin is darker, his hair…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Am Enough

  Byers, Grace, 1984-

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  "This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. We are all here for a purpose. We are more than…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Julián Is a Mermaid

  Love, Jessica

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  "In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Be Who You Are

  Parr, Todd

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  "Be who you are! Be proud of where you're from. Be a different color. Speak your language. Wear everything you need to be you. Who better than Todd Parr to remind kids that their unique traits are what make them so special? With his signature silly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Red

  a Crayon's Story

  Hall, Michael, 1954-

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  "Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• It's Okay to Be Different

  Parr, Todd,

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  "It's okay to need some help. It's okay to be a different color. It's okay to talk about your feelings. It's Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, child-friendly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Giraffes Can't Dance

  Andreae, Giles, 1966-

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  "Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Canadian Mental Health Association

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  "Founded in 1918, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada."

• Waypoints

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  "Waypoints envisions a community free of family, domestic and sexual violence and abuse. Our programs and services provide support, education, and information to the community, focusing on the prevention of violence and abuse."