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Real Transgender People and their Stories

Here are some inspiring and real Transgender people. Celebrate who you are, no matter your identity and know that you are not alone and that you are visible and you are loved. Revel and remember on Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31st.

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  • Transition

    the Story of How I Became a Man

    Bono, Chaz
    (available in all formats) Who am I? The only child of Sonny and Cher, Chaz Bono (He/Him) became one of the most high-profile transgender people in 21st Century History as he tells his story of how he became a man.
    UnknownNew York : Dutton, [2011] — B B6445A
  • Life Isn't Binary

    on Being Both, Beyond, and In-between

    Barker, Meg-John, 1974-
    Trans Non-Binary Authors Meg-John Barker and Alex Iantoffi (They/Them) tell us their experiences with facing social issues of breaking down binary situations, and sharing their personal stories of their identities.
    BookLondon ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019. — 305.3 B243
  • Becoming Nicole

    the Transformation of An American Family

    Nutt, Amy Ellis
    (also available in E-Book and Downloadable Audiobook) Names and Identities are important. One family recounts their adoption of identical twin boys and how through love and personal growth, they will help one become Nicole.
    BookNew York : Random House, [2015] — B M2842
  • How We Do Family

    From Adoption to Trans Pregnancy, What We Learned About Love and LGBTQ Parenthood

    Reese, Trystan,
    Trystan Reese (He/Him) shares his story of being a pregnant man, raising a family with his partner and advocating for LGBTQ parents' rights.
    BookNew York, NY : The Experiment, LLC, [2021] — 306.874 R259
  • Arguably one of the most recognized transgender people in history is Transgender Flag creator and Navy Veteran, Monica F. Helms. Join her as she shares her story of growing up, time in the Navy, and her ongoing efforts for transgender…
    Book[United States] : MB Books, 2019. — B H3693
  • Ivan Coyote (They/Them) shares 30 years of being transgender nonbinary and, like their profession, many candid and honest stories and moments from their life. From trans celebrity meetings, to activism, to Diversity speeches, Coyote will…
    BookVancouver, British Columbia : Arsenal Pulp Press, [2019] — 306.768 C839
  • Beyond Magenta

    Transgender Teens Speak Out

    Kuklin, Susan
    (also in ebook) This Stonewall Award Honored book interviews six teens and their stories of identity in poignant, heartfelt and emotional stories of transgender identities.
    BookSomerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2014. — 306.768 K958
  • Burn the Page

    a True Story of Torching Doubts, Blazing Trails, and Igniting Change

    Roem, Danica,
    Danica Roem (She/Her) made Front Page News for becoming the First Trans Woman to hold a seat in higher politics, even moreso, beating out a highly Homophobic competitor. While Danica was prepping for her campaign, she and a researcher dug…
    BookNew York, New York : Viking, [2022] — B R627
  • Redefining Realness

    My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More

    Mock, Janet, 1983-
    (also in E-Book and Downloadable Audiobook) Meet Janet Mock (She/Her), who as a biracial transgender youth set about making her physical gender match her true self. Despite her impoverished background, she now is known as a strong advocate…
    BookNew York : Atria Books, 2014. — B M717