Category: NZ Young Adult Fiction
A moving story about unconventional love, bullying and being true to yourself. ‘I wish I wasn’t the weirdest sixteen-year-old guy in the universe.’ Felix would love to have been a number. Numbers have superpowers and they’re safe – any problem they might throw up can ...Show more
Category: Senior Fiction
Sam Waver's life has always been pretty quiet. A bit of a loner, he struggles to make friends, and his busy parents often make him feel invisible. Luckily for Sam, his older brother, Jason, has always been there for him. Sam idolises Jason, who seems to have life sorted - he's kind, popular, amazing at ...Show more
Category: Young Adult Fiction
A new King Arthur has risen and she's got a universe to save Coming to terms with your identity is always difficult. But for Ari, the 42nd reincarnation of King Arthur, it just got a whole lot more complicated. Gender-bending royalty, caustic wit and a galaxy-wide fight for peace and equality all collid ...Show more
Category: NZ Picture Books
Some THING in the sea is TOUCHING ME!' You'll squawk, screech, yelp... and laugh out loud at the surprises for all on this funny-sunny family day at the beach. When a small child goes to the seaside with her Mum and Ma, she is unprepared for 'things' floating in the water. Ma explains what each ...Show more
Category: Hardback Picture Books
Lester hasn't really belonged to anyone or anyplace for a long time. So when Daddy Albert and Daddy Rich adopt him, he is excited about his new life. There are a lot of things to like about his new house and his family: He has a brand-new room. And a brand-new bed. And a new bike. And new toys. And hot ...Show more
Category: Early Experiences & Issues
Jack and Sam, a gay kangaroo couple, have their own baby by means of an egg donor and surrogacy. This text enables children to easily understand how they were conceived, and it helps gay parents explain in an easy and loving manner how how their family was formed.
Category: Early Experiences & Issues | Series: My Life, Your Life
This book looks at the issues around sexuality - what it means, being lesbian, gay or bisexual, coming out, homophobia and accepting yourself and being happy in your own skin. It includes talking and debating points and is perfect for someone starting to question their sexuality or for PSHE lessons. It ...Show more
Category: Early Experiences & Issues
Elmer is not like the other boy ducklings. While they like to build forts, he loves to bake cakes. While they like to play baseball, he wants to put on the halftime show. Elmer is a great big sissy. But when his father is wounded by a hunter's shot, Elmer proves that the biggest sissy can also be the gr ...Show more
Category: Young Adult Fiction | Series: Simon Snow
Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who's ever been chosen. That's what his roommate, Baz, says. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he's probably right. Half the time, Simon can't even make his wand work, and the other half, he starts something on fire. His mentor's avoiding him, ...Show more
Category: Early Experiences & Issues
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. Written by the mother of a transgender child and illustrated by a non-binary ...Show more
Category: Early Experiences & Issues
"A story of Keesha and her two moms for a fun day of swimming at the pool where she meets up with her best friend, Trevor and his two dads"--Publisher's description.
Category: Biography & Autobiography | Series: History Makers
This title looks at gay people who have made a difference within their own country or in the wider world, whether they are rulers and leaders in their field or ordinary people whose actions and example changed the lives of others. Biographies of each individual detail their struggles and achievements, a ...Show more
