Me and My Dysphoria Monster by Laura Kate Dale
Me and My Dysphoria Monster by Laura Kate Dale, published by Jessica Kingsley in 2022, is a perfect illustration of what 'gender affirmation' means. As the government is proposing the…
New book Granny’s Flag is now on sale!
We are very pleased to announce the publication of our new book Granny's Flag, on sale now! You can buy Granny's Flag from our shop here or from My Body…
Is there censorship of trans books in school libraries?
Like Index on Censorship (IoC), we are against censorship and book banning – Transgender Trend has never called for it and would oppose any groups or individuals doing so. So…
The Gender Book by Cassandra Corrigan
We have written extensively about trans books for the youngest children, for example here. In this post a child clinical psychologist writes her anaylsis of The Gender Book, one of…
Trans picture books for little children
by Shelley Charlesworth What’s the harm in trans picture books for children? Many might argue they impart important values of acceptance and understanding to a young audience; values that fit…
Olly Pike: the Pop’n’Olly brand of queer theory for children
There were reports in the Times and the Mail today about a new book by Olly Pike which teaches queer theory and gender identity to 8-11 year-old schoolchildren. This post…
Diversity Mel, Pop ‘n’ Olly and the targeting of primary school children
by Shelley Charlesworth From Unicef, the global charity with a budget of over $7billion, to the single trader offering inclusive LGBT+ training, the same narratives and policies about ‘trans’ children…
Sex and Gender – we launch our new book for teens!
Sex and Gender - An Introductory Guide is a new book for the tween/teen age group by the very talented artist and writer, Phoebe Rose. Buy Sex and Gender here.…
Body positive picture book for primary children – My Body is Me!
We are delighted to announce the publication of our first picture book for primary children! My Body is Me! is a joyful, body positive picture book for primary children which…
Challenging Heteronormativity? A Transgender Cinderella Story
What is notable from the range of children's books available from LGBT organisations is that lesbian and gay characters tend to be represented in books about 'two mummies' or 'two…