Transgender & Non-Binary Resources

Evidence

What Does the Research Say?

Scientific American — What the Science on Gender Affirming Care for Transgender Kids Really Shows
Julia Serano — Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth is Neither New nor Experimental

Books

For Parents & Families

The Transgender Child

Stephanie Brill & Rachel Pepper

A comprehensive guide for families of gender-diverse children.

The Gender Creative Child

Diane Ehrensaft

Pathways for nurturing and supporting gender-expansive children.

Transgender Teen

Stephanie Brill & Lisa Kenney

A handbook for parents and professionals supporting TNB teens.

The Reflective Workbook

D.M. Maynard

A guided journal for parents processing feelings and building support.

Workbooks

For Teens & Adults

The Gender Quest Workbook

Testa, Coolhart & Peta

A guide for teens and young adults exploring gender identity.

My New Gender Workbook

Kate Bornstein

An interactive guide to personal freedom with gender expression.

You and Your Gender Identity

Dara Hoffman-Fox

A guide to discovery for people of all ages.

Queer & Transgender Resilience Workbook

Anneliese Singh

Skills for navigating orientation and gender expression.

Medical & Surgery

Surgery Resources

PlasticSurgery.org — Top surgery preparation guide
Caring for Drains — Post-operative drain care instructions
GenderAid.org — Decision aid for surgeries
Transfeminine Bottom Surgery — Risks and procedures (PlasticSurgery.org)
OHSU Gender-Affirming Surgery — Detailed info on multiple surgeries
Dr. Colt's 6-Part Video Series — Preparing for surgery and recovery

Community

Support Groups

Trans-Cendence International

Peer-led groups for transgender individuals and allies.

Gender Spectrum

Groups for pre-teens, teens, Black TNB youth, POC teens, and parents.

Door of the Soul

Family support group.

Additional Resources