This November 13-19, we celebrate Transgender Awareness Week, an annual event dedicated to educating our communities about the lives of transgender people.
Transgender Awareness Week takes place in the week leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20)—a day set aside to recognize each life lost during the year to transphobic violence around the world.
Books to browse
Curated by Oak Park Public Library librarians, the book suggestions below invite you to learn about trans identities and experience the lives of trans people and their families in their own words. Plus, you’ll find books about gender identity and pronouns.
Want more? Browse the Transgender Resource Collection
Our library values all people. We are committed to serving everyone while creating safe and inclusive spaces. The Transgender Resource Collection is curated to support transgender people and anyone seeking more information.
Gender identity resources to explore
- The Gender Unicorn: This free tool is great for facilitating creative conversations about gender.
- Gender Wheel Videos: This collection of videos includes a short story about pronouns, readings by Maya Christina Gonzalez, and a series of lessons that pairs with They, She, He, Easy as ABC.
- Pronouns: This app is a fun tool for learning how to use a variety of pronouns.
- Queer Kid Stuff: This affirming web series includes videos for all ages about LGBTQ+ identities and social justice.