For Youth!
Fun and helpful resources, guides, stories, and more! This page is for youth, by youth.
Featured Books for Young Children
Here you can see a list of books TYEF features for children up to around age 10, complete with book covers and descriptions.
TYEF'S FEATURED BOOKS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Here you can see a list of books we feature for children up to around age 10, complete with book covers and descriptions.
TYEF'S ADDITIONAL BOOKS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
If you would like further reading on books suggested through age 10, we have additional titles compiled here with their author and year of publication.
Featured Books for Older Children and Teens
see a list of books we feature for ages 11-18, complete with book covers and descriptions.
TYEF'S FEATURED BOOKS FOR OLDER CHILDREN AND TEENS
Here you can see a list of books we feature for ages 11-18, complete with book covers and descriptions.
TYEF'S ADDITIONAL BOOKS FOR OLDER CHILDREN AND TEENS
If you would like further reading on books suggested ages 11-18, we have additional titles compiled here with their author and year of publication.
“This camp helped me feel like I can comfortably be myself and that makes me feel so amazing.”
See TYEF’s summer tips for trans and non-binary youth! Written by a young trans woman working for TYEF.
You can file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights if you feel you have faced discrimination at school because of your gender identity or sexual orientation.
TYEF Camp Stories
Want to know more about TYEF camps, and what the kids are saying? Read TYEF youth's stories about camp, and how it changed their lives.
Let's Talk About Binding
Learn about binding methods, and how to do it safely. We have easy to understand instructions, and a fun TYEF kid approved video to help you out!
Let’s Talk about tucking
Learn about ways to tuck, and important safety tips. We have easy to understand instructions and a great TYEF-approved video to help you!
Read more about relieving dysphoria and standards of care for trans medicine. TYEF supports the Gender-Affirmative Care Model
feel the power, be you, you are perfect the way you are!
Coming Out: Youth Thoughts!
Coming out can be scary, but you are not alone! Hear other kids’ stories about coming out in this completely youth run section. Hear their thoughts, and share your own! Below video is great, it’s about YouTuber Sam Collins coming out as trans.Watch it!
Disclosure: Revealing Who You Are Pros/Cons
Here we talk about disclosure, and what it means to be stealth, semi-stealth, or out. This section discusses pros and cons and how to keep yourself safe no matter how you choose to disclose your identity.
Transgender Child/Youth School Q&A
In this section we discuss frequently asked questions kids and families have about school for a transgender child. We provide answers to your questions and help you understand the legal rights you have as a trans child in school.
Photograph by Jack Montgomery.
Click here to view TYEF youth submissions of artwork, poetry, and writing. Enjoy their wonderful creativity, and learn how to submit your own.
“TYEF Camp has meant the world to me. I have met so many people who are just like me and I have been given great support by the staff at TYEF. This camp helped me feel like I can comfortably be myself and that makes me feel so amazing.” - A 13 year old trans camper
"I’ve never been interested in being invisible and erased.” - Laverne Cox
“I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self.” - Elliot Page
“Please, just listen to me, hear me, try to educate yourselves, try to understand everybody.” - Kai Shappley
"If I wasn't confident in who I am or didn't like the fact that I was transgender, then I would not have gotten as far as I have today. Also, if you accept yourself, then you'll find that others will accept you as well, and having that support is really reassuring." - Jazz Jennings
Artwork by Ollie, a 17 year-old trans boy from New Hampshire!
LEGAL RESOURCES
President Biden has officially announced that "every student deserves to learn in a safe and supportive setting, free from discrimination.” Your president is working for your rights! See this White House Toolkit on Transgender Equality.
Search for LGBT Bar associated law firms and partners near you
How to change your gender marker on your birth certificate, for each state
U.S. Dept. of Education’s Office for Civil Rights - Official Enforcement of Title IX Protections
RESTROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, AND SCHOOL SPORTS
According to President Biden “Children should be able to learn without worrying about whether they will be denied access to the restroom, the locker room, or school sports.” These rights are supported by the Constitution, Title VII, and Title IX. You have the right to access the bathrooms, locker rooms, and school sports of your gender identity.
All of this upholds the May 2016 directive under the Obama administration.
Also look up your state’s laws that protect transgender children, although federal laws override any discriminatory state laws.
Your Authentic Voice
Many trans people find voice training helpful to reach their desired, feminine voice which more accurately represents who they are. Dr Musser offers a great course in all aspects of feminine communication like pitch, resonance, intonation, and more. Check out her content here.
