Below is a collection of books with transgender representation and/or books written by transgender authors. Literary representation is an important part of overcoming social stigma against trans and nonbinary people, familiarizing the public with the experiences of transgender folx, and creating opportunities for trans readers to feel seen, recognized, and understood. The lists below break down books according to genre.
*Please note that I have not read all of these books. I encourage you to do your own research to find the book/s right for you and your family and to use this resource merely as a guide.
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General Fiction
- If I Can Give You That by Michael Gray Bulla
- Always the Almost by Edward Underhill
- Act Cool by Tobly McSmith
- The (Un)popular Vote by Jasper Sanchez
- I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver
- Man O' War by Cory McCarthy
- Being Emily by Rachel Gold
- Brooklyn Burning by Steve Brezenoff
- Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Garvin
- The Beautiful Something Else by Ash Van Otterloo
- Kaleidoscope Song by Fox Benwell
- We Are Totally Normal by Rahul Kanaika
Mystery/Thriller
- Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything by Junstine Pucella Winans
- Even If We Break by Marieke Nijkamp
Anthologies
- Out Now: Queer We Go Again edited by Saundra Mitchell
- Transmogrify!: 14 Fantastical Tales of Trans Magic edited by G. Haron Davis
Fantasy/Sci-Fi
- The Lilies by Quinn Diacon-Furtado
- Flyboy by Kasey LeBlanc
- Out of the Blue by Jason June
- Dreadnought by April Daniels
- Into the Real by Z. Brewer
- Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
- When the Moon Was Outs by Anna-Marie McLemore
- Spellhacker by M.K. England
- The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas
- The Brilliant Death by A.R. Capetta
- Lakelore by Anna-Marie McLemore
- Night Shine by Tessa Gratton
- Master of One by Jaida Jones and Dani Bennett
- Lizard Radio by Pat Schmatz
- Not Your Villain by C.B. Lee
- Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller
- The Unintentional Time Traveler by Everett Maroon
- The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa
- Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy
Romance
- Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee
- Ander & Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa
- Stay Gold by Tobly McSmith
- Feliz Ever After by Kacen Callender
- Acting the Part by Z.R. Ellor
- If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo
- And They Lived by Steven Salvatore
- Spy Stuff by Matthew J. Metzger
- Not Your Villain by C.B. Lee
Supernatural
- Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
- The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis
- Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore
- Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro
- Ghost Squad by Claribel Ortega
Memoirs/Nonfiction
- Homebody by Theo Parish
- The Fire Never Goes Out by N.D. Stevenson
Sources
- Epic Reads: https://www.epicreads.com/blog/ya-books-with-trans-characters/
- Book Riot: https://bookriot.com/own-voices-transgender-ya-books/
- Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/10-great-ya-novels-transgendernonbinary-main-characters/
- Pride: https://www.pride.com/books/trans-ya-authors#rebelltitem25
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