Library Guides: Transgender Awareness Week: Welcome

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What is Transgender Awareness Week?

Transgender Awareness Week
Source: It Gets Better Canada
Transgender Awareness Week
Source: GLAAD

About This Guide

This is your guide to library and web resources for Transgender Awareness Week.

This guide includes a selection of books, eBooks, videos and other resources to help raise awareness for and celebrate the accomplishments of Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming people.

Featured Resource

Trans Love: An Anthology of Transgender and Non-Binary Voices by Freiya Benson
Publication Date: 2019
eBook
A ground-breaking anthology of writing on the topic of love, written by trans and non-binary people who share their thoughts, feelings and experiences.

2SLGBTQIA+ Community Resources & Supports

The 519
Provides a range of services from counselling and queer parenting resources to coming out groups, trans programming, and senior’s support.
Pflag Canada
Offers peer-to-peer support for all Canadians struggling with issues around sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Queer Events
Queer Events (QE) is a local 2SLGBTQ+ organization committed to working towards a strong, inclusive & accessible Queer community.
Rainbow Registered Guide
Find 2SLGBTQI+ inclusive businesses across Canada. For a more welcoming, accepting, and safe 2SLGBTQI+ customer and staff experience.
Youth Line
A peer support service offered through telephone, texting, and live chat for 2SLGBTQ youth up to age 29. All volunteers are trained peer supporters ages 16-29 with a diversity of 2SLGBTQ+ identities and lived experiences.