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I Think I Like Girls shares everything that Rosie wishes she had known when she started dating women, offering answers to the questions that cross everyone's mind. From the first moment of coming out to finding community and navigating relationships, Rosie will offer her own stories and bring in those of other women, with warmth, humour and a happy helping of chaotic dates.

Cleavage: Men, Women, and the Space Between Us by Jennifer Finney Boylan is a forthcoming title from Celadon Books.

In I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying, Youngmi jokes through the retelling of her childhood as an offbeat biracial kid in Saipan, a place next to a place that Americans might know. She jokes through her difficult adolescence where she must parent her own parents: a mother who married her husband because he looked like white Jesus (and the singer of The Bee Gees). And with humor and irreverence and full-throated openness, she jokes even while sharing the story of what her family went through during the last century of colonialism and war in Korea.

In this powerful, extensively researched and deeply personal audiobook, Kenny Ethan Jones, trans activist and writer, offers an authentic and in-depth insight into the trans experience. From gender dysphoria to surgery, from being outed to finding love and considering parenthood, Kenny Ethan Jones draws on his own life and the stories of others from the trans and non-binary communities to create discussion around the complexities and reality of the trans experiences in today's society.

In this powerful, extensively researched, and deeply personal memoir, Kenny Ethan Jones, trans activist and writer, offers an authentic and in-depth insight into the trans experience. Drawing on his own experience, experts and the stories of others, Kenny unpacks the reality of living with gender dysphoria, navigating the difficult intersection of being Black and trans, the complexities of accessing gender-affirming care, the big debate about trans youth and so much more.

As an AASECT certified sex therapist and founder of @queersextherapy, Casey Tanner has received hundreds of intimacy-related questions, both from couples in their practice and from followers who are desperate for advice. At the root of all of these insecurities is a single truth: we've received a sex miseducation. Our sex lives - Tanner argues - are a microcosm for everything we have been taught to believe and internalized about gender, sex, and relationships. In Sex Therapy, Tanner will provide a comprehensive guide to uncovering your own expansive approach to sexuality and relationships.

Raising children successfully involves understanding key concepts from child psychology and implementing effective strategies that support a child’s growth and development. By combining these following principles with your own intuition and experience, you can raise your children in a way that supports their emotional, cognitive, and social development while fostering a strong, loving relationship.

Between Shadow and Sun chronicles Tina White's fifty-year journey to womanhood: her efforts to make sense of life as a man; her awkward first steps into the world as a woman; her struggle to honor and love her family. It also captures the family's struggles to cope.

This child psychology book is a comprehensive guide that delves into the psychological development, behavior, and cognition of children from infancy through adolescence. It typically covers various topics such as cognitive development, emotional regulation, social interactions, language acquisition, and parenting strategies. This book is often blend research findings with practical advice for parents, educators, and caregivers to better understand and support children's psychological growth and well-being.

When a progressive new curriculum divides a community, tensions escalate as families clash over lessons on gender identity. Caught in the middle, young students like studious Eva and conflicted Jimmy find lifelong friendships strained by their parents’ ideological standoffs. Meanwhile, transgender student Jackson navigates bullying and bigotry as battles rage over bathrooms and lesson plans. At the eye of the storm, can a school torn apart find common ground? This timely coming-of-age story follows students working to promote empathy and understanding in their community, learning ...

"Pride & Prejudice: Healing Division in the Modern Family" is a heartfelt exploration into the intricate balance between celebrating one's identity ("pride") and confronting ingrained biases ("prejudice"). Dr. Matt R. Salmon shares his experience growing up queer in a family and religion that condemned it. Drawing upon professional expertise and unique life experiences, this book offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities that arise in families with LGBTQ+ members.

From the scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids comes a refreshingly candid, hilarious, and inspiring book about her unconventional journey to Hollywood success and loving herself. Rebel Rising follows Rebel Wilson's incredible journey of "making it,” constantly questioning "Am I good enough?”, "Will I ever find love?" and "Will I ever change and become healthy?" Rebel writes for the first time about her most personal and important moments in her life. This memoir shows us how to love ourselves, while making us laugh uncontrollably.

Tired of feeling disconnected from your true feminine power? Struggling with the weight of sexual shame and guilt? Many women find themselves trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and insecurity, unable to embrace their inner goddess fully. But fear not – the journey to reclaiming your feminine essence begins here. Dive deep into the shadows, heal old wounds, and emerge as the empowered femme fatale you were always meant to be.

In his debut memoir, Won’t Be Silent, Abe Gurko invites you to join him in celebrating a life that he calls “finally worth living.” It’s an honest, rollicking ride filled with joyous and life-affirming as well as challenging, daunting, and heartbreaking situations that he navigates with aplomb, though not always.

"98 Things Your Childcare Teacher Wants to Know" is a comprehensive and invaluable guide written by five experienced directors with over 100 years of combined expertise in the field of early childhood education. Drawing on their vast knowledge and diverse backgrounds working in a wide variety of programs, this book offers parents a unique perspective into the minds of childcare teachers. Inside these pages, you'll find a treasure trove of insights, advice, and practical tips that will help you navigate the world of childcare with confidence and understanding. Whether you're a first-time ...

"A New Chapter: LGBTQ+ Adoption and the Journey to Parenthood" presents a vital compass for LGBTQ+ couples embarking on a profound and transformative voyage towards parenthood through adoption. This comprehensive guide is tailor-made for these couples, offering practical advice and expert insights to navigate the intricacies of adoption. It's a roadmap designed to empower and prepare them for the remarkable journey ahead. With a dedicated focus on inclusivity, this groundbreaking book tackles the unique challenges and experiences encountered by LGBTQ+ couples throughout the adoption process...

A moving, inspiring and thought-provoking collection of 50 coming-out stories from around the world. From the good, the sad, the surprising and the funny, no two stories are the same, yet all are by people who share the courage to be vulnerable, take huge risks to find love and acceptance and are brave enough to be their authentic selves. Whether you have any experience of coming out or not, these stories are incredibly powerful and moving.

Ian’s nobody’s fool, so he has to question it when he and Jing were kidnapped. Jing has been taking care of him since they left home at eighteen and lied about their ages to land their erotic dancing job. And why is Ian attracted to that tall moody alpha who helped save them? It’s a little mind blowing to learn you’re attracted to a forever mate, and unlike Jing, Ian can’t control himself. He wants Kurt and he’s going to get him. What’s worse is finding out that your parents, the people who raised you, weren’t really your own parents but two people who kidnapped you and ...

How would you cope if your family rejected you, your religion abandoned you and society labeled you an outcast? Read the compelling stories of 25 LGBTQAI+ role models who journeyed from strength to strength to become their authentic selves. This collection is a profound exploration into the lives of 25 individuals spanning ages 21 to 80 from the LGBTQAI+ community. It's not just a series of narratives but a chronicle of courage, resilience, and the quest for authenticity in a world that often presents challenging and hostile environments for those who deviate from societal norms. Through ...

I didn’t choose to be born. In other words, I didn’t choose to exist. I didn’t choose my parents or my circumstances. I definitely did not choose my looks or my personality. And yet these things and these people seem to define me. I didn’t choose for those bad things to happen. But they mark me. They made me fear, fight, be insecure, and even do things I wish I didn’t do. And now these things seem to define me. How do I get out of this maze? Who am I really? Where do I belong? God says, ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love,’ and ‘before you were born I called you by ...