Much of society's thinking operates in a highly rigid and binary manner; something is good or bad, right or wrong, a success or a failure, and so on. Challenging this limited way of thinking, this ground-breaking book looks at how non-binary methods of thought can be applied to all aspects of life, and offer new and greater ways of ......
How to use what you already have to get what you actually want
Breaking the Gender Code explores the myths created by the Gender Code and how they drive our own personal myths, with a particular focus on business and career women who are juggling families and careers. For many us the myths around career and motherhood have fed into the illusion of having it all.
Men...can’t live with them...can’t live without them. Informative and hilarious, The Bonobo Gene includes research from ancient Greece and Rome through to Hollywood, the world’s sporting fields, rock ‘n’ roll stadiums, as well as personal stories from the author, his mates and colleagues. In deep diving on men and the male appendage, the books ......
More than a simple 101 introduction to gender, this definitive guide covers everything you need to know to be the best gender ally you can be - from affirming language, how to explore gender, supporting loved ones and advice on what not to say - with self-reflective exercise, personal anecdotes and example scenarios throughout.
An essential guide to sexuality from the authors of How to Understand Your Gender. The book explores the topic through a social, cultural and historical lens, with reflection points and activities throughout. Covering a diverse range of sexualities and relationship structures, the authors invite the reader to reflect on their own experience and ......
An essential mental health guide for trans people, combining therapeutic strategies alongside the author's first-hand experience. With advice on anxiety, depression, trauma, negative body image, suicide and dissociation, it provides accessible and realistic strategies for everyone regardless of how they identify, to help them to live life to the ......
A guide for navigating life as an autistic trans and/or non-binary adult, presenting evidence-based, lived experience strategies for living well as your most authentic self. The authors provide background on the crossover between autism and gender identity and provide advice on topics including transitioning, mental health and self-advocacy.
This brightly illustrated childrens book provides a straightforward introduction to gender for anyone aged 4+. It presents clear and direct language for understanding and talking about how we experience gender: our bodies, our expression and our identity
Spoiler alert: gender norms might not be so "normal" after all. Gender is a self-understanding influenced by society, culture and personal experiences. Sex, in contrast, is a biological term. Neither of which is binary! This graphic medicine comic is a unique exploration into the intersection of gender identity, sex and their inherent strangeness.
A Guide to Embracing Your Asexual or Aromantic Identity
A self-help guide with the advice our authors wished they'd had when first exploring and embracing their ace and aro identities. Ideal for anyone on the aspec spectrum, or those looking to better support ace and aro people in their own lives.
An illustrated A-Z providing an age-appropriate introduction to 26 gender identities, from A for Agender to G for Gender Fluid and U for Ungender. The book also includes further resources for parents, with guidance on terminology and questions to aid discussion with children.
For allies and queer folks alike, delve a little further into all things LGBTQIA+ with this illustrated introduction. Full of clear information, activity pages, definitions and more, it covers topics including gender identity, assigned sex, sexual and romantic orientations, and common queer-ies.
Fun and inspiring, this reflective workbook and journal allows you to document your transition, engage with your feelings and improve your mental health. The companion to the popular Trans Teen Survival Guide, this book creates an interactive experience, including places to draw, journal, practice mindfulness and more.
How to Overcome Your Doubts and Find Your Authentic Self
Am I Trans Enough? The answer is undoubtably yes. You are. Alo Johnston has been where you are. From watching every transition story on YouTube and navigating online message boards for answers to finally starting testosterone and transitioning himself, he now walks alongside you every step of the way to guide you towards acceptance of who you ......
How to Conquer Your Dysphoria, Worry Less and Find Joy
A practical guide to understanding and managing anxiety as a trans and/or non-binary person, featuring personal advice and anecdotes from a range of trans people on specific triggers such as coming out, gender dysphoria, social anxiety and transphobia.
Pushing the narrative around non-binary identities further than ever before, this powerful collection of essays represents the breadth of non-binary lives, across the boundaries of race, class, age, sexuality, faith and more.
An illustrated picture book that tells the story of Mini and her dad Haley, a transgender woman, as Mini explains to her cousin why misgendering is damaging and emphasises the need to treat trans people with respect. For children aged 3+ who have a family member who is transitioning.
Bringing together the stories and experiences of LGBT+ parents as well as professionals in the field, this guide explains what healthcare and birth workers can do to improve care for their clients. It broadens the ability to understand those who birth and parent beyond the heteronormative and cisgender binary. Covering topics such as LGBT+ and ......
Showcasing eight new exciting trans writers, this powerful and visionary collection of first-person stories explores the untold lived realities of what it means to be trans today to help inform, inspire and unite.
What is the ace lens? Is my relationship queerplatonic? Am I sex-favorable, sex-averse or sex-repulsed? This essential book dishes out practical advice for people on the asexual spectrum on existing in an allonormative world, including navigating family, the dating world, and much much more.
A fun, humorous and beautifully illustrated coloring book celebrating the diversity and joy of trans lives. Includes over 50 individual designs to help children explore their creative expression and gender identity. The perfect gift for any child.
Setting out advice, research and personal reflections to inform professionals daily practice and overall understanding of the lives and experiences of autistic transgender and non-binary people, this edited volume is an invaluable resource for anyone who seeks to engage more with autistic transgender, non-binary or gender-variant people.
A personal, insightful and witty account of a trans man's experience of having phalloplasty (lower surgery). This book charts the author's physical and emotional journey throughout the different stages of the surgery, alongside a wealth of practical advice, tips and humorous anecdotes.
What does cisgender mean? What are people saying when they refer to "assigned" gender? Why is it not OK to say preferred pronouns? What is cis privilege? If youre curious about the answers to these questions and want to learn more, this book is for you.
A Story for Children Who Have a Transgender Parent or Relative
This brightly illustrated book for children aged 3 - 7 will aid discussion with children about a loved one transitioning or about trans people in general.
Frank, funny and feisty, this must-read book is packed full of inspiring ways to live and thrive in your best non-binary life. Readers will come away empowered and armed with practical advice on how to navigate everything from relationships to fashion to work.
Solely written by trans people on the spectrum, this collection of personal stories foregrounds their own voices and experiences on a range of issues, such as coming out, access to healthcare, employment, relationships, parenting, violence and later life self-discovery among others.
Providing an accessible and authoritative introduction to issues around People of Colour (POC) trans inclusion, this book uses case studies, tips, checklists and anonymous survey results to set out best practice for any professionals working with trans people to create safer spaces, support and awareness.
A powerful and frank account of a trans woman's journey of recovery from addiction and depression. Beginning her journey the same year as she began her transition, Rhyannon Styles explores the simultaneous transitions in her life with searing honesty and insight.
Fierce and unapologetically written, this is an inspiring call to arms for queer body positivity. Featuring honest advice, personal insights and powerful stories from a diverse range of queer voices, this essential book will help you love your queer body.
"Someday girls like us will be able to wear whatever we want. People will call us by the names we choose. They'll respect that we are women. The cops will leave us alone and no one will go hungry." Sylvia and Marsha are closer than sisters. They are kind and brave and not afraid to speak their truth, even when it makes other people angry. This ......
Provides advice and strategies for child welfare professionals working with transgender and gender expansive youth and their families, including social workers, youth workers and students, among others. This guide offers practical skills to implement into practice and is supported by case studies throughout.
Tracing the history and theory of non-binary identity, and telling of their own coming out, Dianna E. Anderson explores where non-binary people fit in the trans and queer communities. In Transit looks beyond the strict roles our society has for men and women, defining non-binary gender identity as about finding home in the in-between places.
