transgender teenagers

"Seventeen young adult authors across the queer spectrum have come together to create a collection of . . . diverse historical fiction for teens. From a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set in war-torn 1870s Mexico featuring a transgender soldier--to two girls falling in love while mourning the death of Kurt Cobain--to forbidden love in a sixteenth-century Spanish convent--and an asexual girl discovering her identity amid the 1970s roller-disco scene, [this book] tells a diverse range of stories across cultures, time periods, and identities, shedding light on an area of history often ignored or forgotten"--Provided by publisher.

Seventeen-year-old Jason's a transgender kid living in foster care, so he's been fighting for as long as he can remember. After his sister mysteriously dies, Jason puts his skills to good use and manages to infiltrate a boxing gym that might be involved in his sister's death. As he begins to make friends at the gym, Jason soon feels torn between finding out the truth about what happened to his sister and finally having a place where he belongs.

Transgender YouTuber Alex Bertie reflects on his transition journey from being labeled female at birth, his realization at fifteen that he is a transgender man, to coming out to his friends and family. As he attempts to biologically transition, Bertie talks about prejudice in the healthcare system and the societal pressures he struggles to either conform to, or rebel against. Offers information on gender, sexuality, and transitions.

Zenobia July, an excellent coder and hacker, investigates a mystery while wrestling with the challenges of a new school, a new family, and presenting her true gender for the first time.

"When ... [superhero Danny Tozer aka Dreadnought] crosses a newly discovered billionaire supervillain, ... [she] comes under attack from all quarters. From her troubled family life to her disintegrating friendship with Calamity, there's no lever too cruel for this villain to use against her. She might be hard to kill, but there's more than one way to destroy a hero. Before the war is over, Dreadnought will be forced to confront parts of herself she never wanted to acknowledge. And behind it all, an old enemy waits in the wings, ready to unleash a plot that will scar the world forever"--Provided by publisher.

Provides resources for teens who are exploring their gender and identify as transgender or gender expansive or are just beginning to question their gender.