Rainbow Representation the College List Community Picks A House Unsettled  Trynne Delaney Ghosts aren’t the only thing that can haunt a house. Trynne Delaney’s debut novel explores the insidious legacies of violence and oppression and how Black, queer love and resistance can disrupt them. With her dad’s incarceration, escalating fights with her mom, and an overbearing stepdad she’s not sure she can trust, Asha is desperate for the fresh start promised by a move to the country. Her great aunt Aggie’s crumbling, pest-ridden house isn’t exactly what she had in mind, but the immediate...

Rainbow Representation the Secondary Years List Community Picks Artistic Expressions of Transgender Youth 1 & 2 Tony Ferraiolo There are plenty of books in existence about transgender youth. There are a lot of good people, trying to give good information, and for the most part they are. But what makes this book different is that you will be educated directly by transgender children and teens. Each drawing is accompanied by a statement where each child describes what their art means to them. Before I Had the Words: On Being a Transgender Young Adult Skylar Kergil A must-read...

LGBTIQA+ Resources Affirming diversity in our community. Inclusive environments are important to help all people thrive in our community. On the SHFPACT LGBTIQ+ Resources page, you'll find information, books and other resources to help you make your school, workplace or home more positive and inclusive spaces. Including Intersex Responding to issues affecting the educational experiences of intersex students in Australia is a new resource filling a gap in information and guidance about the needs and experiences of intersex people specifically for the school and education setting. ...

Rainbow Representation the Early Years List Community Picks It Feels Good To Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity Theresa Thorn A picture book that introduces the concept of gender identity to the youngest reader from writer Theresa Thorn and illustrator Noah Grigni. Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. With child-friendly language and vibrant art, It...

Rainbow Representation the Primary Schools List Community Picks Artistic Expressions of Transgender Youth 1 & 2 Tony Ferraiolo There are plenty of books in existence about transgender youth. There are a lot of good people, trying to give good information, and for the most part they are. But you might be asking yourself what makes this book different than the others. This book is different because you will be educated directly by transgender children and teens. Not by a medical professional. Not by a life coach. Not even by me. This book will...