Auckland Council Libraries: Support for trans and nonbinary people

Support for trans and nonbinary people

These books offer information, advice and support for trans and nonbinary people and their whānau, friends and allies. Topics covered include transgender issues, gender identity and transitioning.

The trans guide to mental health and well-being

Katy Lees

Book

Empowering self-help guide by a non-binary therapist. Advice and self-care strategies for trans and/or non-binary people on a range of common mental health issues including anxiety, depression, body image, trauma, suicidal thoughts and dissociation.

See more

The autistic trans guide to life

Yenn Purkis

Book

A one-stop guide for autistic trans adults with practical strategies and advice to help them navigate through life with a strong focus on promoting pride and self-worth.

See more

Everything you ever wanted to know about trans (but were afraid to ask)

Brynn Tannehill

Book

Leading activist and essayist Brynn Tannehill breaks down misconceptions about trans people, from politics, law and culture, through to science, religion and mental health. Get informed and become a better ally!

See more

Love God, love your neighbour and it's ok to be Trans

Allyson Hamblett

Book

Aotearoa artist and author Allyson Hamblett ('A Life Lived Twice') analyses gender and theology and asks whether the biblical account makes room for trans, intersex and gender diverse people or if the Old Testament laid the foundation for prejudice.

See more

"You're in the wrong bathroom!"

Laura Erickson-Schroth

Book

We can have a lot of expectations about people based on their gender. Erickson-Schroth and Jacobs debunk the most common myths and misperceptions about transgender issues, bringing together medical, social, psychological and political aspects.

See more

The transgender issue

Shon Faye

Book

Shon Faye reclaims the 'transgender issue' to uncover the reality of being trans in a transphobic society. A call for justice and solidarity between marginalised people, and the possibility of a more just, free and joyful world for all.

See more

Beyond the gender binary

Alok Vaid-Menon

Book

Poet, artist, and LGBTQIA+ rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs, demystifies, and reimagines the gender binary.

See more

They/them/their

Eris Young

Book

Showing what life is like as a nonbinary or genderqueer person, this book explores relationships, mental and physical health, language use and identity and appearance, providing advice for nonbinary people and how friends and family can support them.

See more

She, he, they, me

Robyn Ryle

Book

A creative exploration of the ways gender colors every shade and shape of our world. Pick a path and explore more than 100 scenarios that embrace definitions of gender across the world and over history.

See more

The trans partner handbook

Jo Green

Book

This book presents detailed descriptions of the transition process, with specific guidance for those supporting a partner in transition. People whose partners are across the transgender spectrum speak about their own experiences.

See more

Gender

Meg-John Barker

eBook

An illustrated guide through shifting understandings of gender across time and space – from ideas about masculinity and femininity, to non-binary and trans genders, to intersecting experiences of gender, race, sexuality, class, disability and more.

See more
Auckland Council Libraries:Book list Recommended reading lists about different topics and genres to help you find new books to read.