Wednesday 17 May is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
IDAHOBIT is a day to celebrate and appreciate our diverse communities and to stand up for equality for all members of society. The day is about raising awareness, championing inclusion and celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities in all their diversity and colour.
We've put together this highlight list of recommended reads to challenge, entertain, engage, inform, and inspire. Enjoy!
The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice by Shon Faye.
All about Yves: Notes from a Transition by Yves Rees.
Growing up Queer in Australia edited by Benjamin Liaw.
Nothing to Hide: Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Australia by S. Elkin, A. Gallagher, Y.Rees and B.Sayed
We have always been here by Samra Habib.
Rainbow History Class: Your Guide Through Queer and Trans History by Hannah McElhinney
Love that Story: Observations from a Gorgeously Queer Life by Jonathan Van Ness
Finding Nevo by Nevo Zisin
Yes you are Trans Enough: My Transition from Self-loathing to Self-love by Mia Violet
Queer Life, Queer Love edited by Matt Bates and Golnoosh Nour, Sarah & Kate Beal.
All the Things We Don't Talk About by Amy Feltman
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman
Devotion by Hannah Kent
To Night Owl from Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan
The Best Liars in Riverview by Lin Thompson
Answers in the Pages by David Levithan
Ana on the Edge by A.J. Sass
The Secret Sunshine Project by Benjamin Dean
Our Work is Everywhere: An Illustrated Oral History of Queer and Trans Resistance by Syan Rose
Here and Queer by Rowan Ellis
My Brother's Name is Jessica by John Boyne
Girl Mans Up by M-E Girard
We Are Totally Normal by Naomi Kanakia
Kindred: 12 Queer #LoveOzYA Stories edited by Michael Earp
Friday I'm in Love by Camryn Garrett
These picture books celebrate rainbow families and exploring your identity!
Introducing Teddy by Jessica Walton; illustrated by Dougal MacPherson
Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer
Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
Wrestle! by Charlotte Mars, Maya Newell & Gus Skattebol-James; illustrated by Tom Jellett.
Pink is for Boys by Robb Pearlman; illustrated by Eda Kaban
My Magic Family by Lotte Jeffs; illustrated by Sharon Davey
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