A hearty list of books that feature trans characters. From romance to historical to fantasy, these books are an amazing representation of the trans community.
Sections
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Adult
Young Adult and Middle Grade
Adult
Adults of all ages will love these books.
A trans regency romance that made me cry by my favorite author!
A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander
The second regency romance on this list but just as good as the first.
A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall
A food competition becomes more personal once two competitors fall in love. Amazing!
Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly
After a breakup, a trans woman goes on a road trip.
Nevada: A Novel by Imogen Binnie
A memoir from actor Elliot Page.
Pageboy: A Memoir by Elliot Page
I'm scared to say too much about this one. It's better to go in blind. Trust me.
Rainbow Black: A Novel by Maggie Thrash
A beautiful book about figuring out who you are. Another one to go in blind.
The Death of Vivek Oji: A Novel by Akwaeke Emezi
A trans boy goes back to his home town but finds himself transported to the past.
The In-Between Bookstore: A Novel by Edward Underhill
Casey McQuiston's best work!
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
One of the best books I've ever read. Please please please read this one.
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
My first TJ Alexander book that has stood the test of time.
Chef's Kiss: A Novel by TJ Alexander
Young Adult and Middle Grade
Books for teens and middle grade kids. All ages deserve to feel represented.
Adorably sweet young adult book about a trans boy hiding his identity from his roommate, who was his former lover.
And They Were Roommates by Page Powars
A horror filled book set in Appalachia about a trans boy and how far he goes to protect himself and his friends.
Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White
A middle grade novel in verse about a trans boy writing to his favorite cryptid after the death of his friend.
Dear Mothman by Robin Gow
An artist finds himself embroiled in an online love while having complicated feelings about a friend.
