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1) Melissa
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Description
"When people look at Melissa, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. Melissa thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. Melissa really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part ... because she's a boy. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, Melissa comes up with...
2) Dear Mothman
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"After the death of his best friend and the only other trans boy at school, Noah starts writing letters expressing his feelings to the humanoid creature Mothman and risks everything when he treks into the woods to prove Mothman's existence"--WorldCat.
3) Ciel
Author
Series
Ciel volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Ciel, a gender non-conforming transgender kid with a popular YouTube channel, navigates high school, friendship, and a long-distance relationship. A book for middle graders about a trans character that doesn't focus on the character's transition, or dwell exclusively on negative aspects of being trans."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Description
"In the summer before middle school, eleven-year-old Bug must contend with best friend Moira suddenly caring about clothes, makeup, and boys; a ghost haunting; and the truth about Bug's gender identity."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
"When Donovan left his copy of The Adventurers on the kitchen counter, he didn't think his mom would read it--much less have a problem with it. It's just an adventure novel about two characters trying to stop an evil genius. But soon the entire town is freaking out about whether the book's main characters are gay, Donovan's mom is trying to get the book removed from the school curriculum, and Donovan is caught in the middle"--
6) Twelfth
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
"Twelve-year-old Maren hesitantly enters summer theater camp and finds clues of a mystery about the camp's founding, linking back to the Lavender Scare in Hollywood."--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"She/he/they/them. Why do we use gender pronouns? And why do some people wish to be referred to as "they"? What is gender identity all about? Students will learn to understand these terms and the reasons behind them. They will also learn how to deal with questions they may have about gender identity"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Told in multiple voices, seventh-grader Libby sets off a chain of events that brings hope and encouragement to four different individuals across the country who are dealing with bullies, acceptance, homelessness, and grief.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Gender identity is a concept that young people are talking about in increasingly open ways, and they need resources to help them better understand this complex topic. This sensitive and age-appropriate overview of gender identity features helpful definitions and explanations, an introduction to the use of preferred pronouns, and tips for talking to both peers and adults about this topic. Fact boxes and graphic organizers supplement the carefully...
10) Ana on the edge
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
"Twelve-year-old figure skater Ana strives to win competitions while learning about gender identity--Ana's own and that of a new friend--and how to navigate the best path forward"--
11) George
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part ... because she's a boy. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan....
12) Skating on Mars
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Description
Still coping with the death of their father, twelve-year-old Mars tries to figure out their place on and off the rink as they navigate being nonbinary in a traditionally gendered sport.
"Life isn't easy on twelve-year-old Mars. As if seventh grade isn't hard enough, Mars is also grappling with the recent death of their father and a realization they never got to share with him: they're nonbinary. But with their skates laced up and the ice under their...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
In modern-day Afghanistan, 10-year-old Obayda is a bacha posh, a girl dressed as a boy. She has more freedom than she would as a girl, and makes a good friend of another bacha posh, but must find a way to remain free when she returns to life as a girl.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"It's not always easy to understand the experiences of people who are different from us. But we have to work at it to build better communities. In this book, you'll learn about practicing empathy, communicating respectfully, and building meaningful community with other people. With kid-friendly explanations of key ideas and relevant scenarios, this text will help young kids be engaged, respectful members of their community"--
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
While searching the woods that used to be their personal sanctuary, twelve-year-old Aubrey recalls the events and incidents preceding their best friend's disappearance and quietly questions their own gender identity.
17) Tiger honor
Author
Series
Thousand worlds volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Formats
Description
Thirteen-year-old nonbinary tiger spirit Sebin must decide where their loyalties lie when their traitorous uncle hijacks the battle cruiser that happens to be Sebin's first assignment in the Cadet Program.
18) Deephaven
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Hoping for a fresh start at Deephaven Academy, Guinevere "Nev" Tallow instead finds something strange stalking its corridors and teams up with another first-year student to unravel the secrets of this exclusive boarding school and its forbidden east wing.
"Welcome to Deephaven Academy.... When Guinevere "Nev" Tallow receives a mysterious acceptance letter to the secluded school, they know it is the escape from their unsettled life--and the fresh...
20) Speak Up!
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
GN 440L
Language
English
Description
For fans of Click and Brave, this touching coming-of-age middle grade graphic novel debut follows an autistic girl who finds friendship where she least expects it and learns to express her true self in a world where everyone defines her by her differences.Twelve-year-old Mia is just trying to navigate a world that doesn’t understand her true autistic self. While she wishes she could stand up to her bullies, she’s always been able to express her...
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