International Pride Day Resources

June 28 marks International Pride Day, a time to honour and celebrate members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and reflect on the ongoing work toward equality, inclusion and acceptance.

Here are some resources for talking with your child or youth about gender identity:

Books shared for open conversations:

Check out your local library or Ajax Public Library branches for physical and digital copies, with pick-up available at the Ajax Public Library – Grandview Kids Express Branch.

• My Princess Boy by Cheryl Kilodavis
• The Awesome Autistic Guide for Trans Teens by Enn Purkis and Sam Rose
• My Shadow is Pink by Scott Stuart
• My Shadow is Blue by Scott Stuart
• My Shadow is Purple by Scott Stuart

Online resources:

• The Genderbread Person by Egale Canada
• Kids Help Phone
• Gender Creative Kids
• Trans Care BC
• YouthLine