Understanding transgender

Explores what it means to be transgender and the issues and prejudices people may face who are born transgender.

This book examines what gender is and explores what happens to people who feel they do not belong to the gender they were assigned at birth. It looks at what this means for the person and their family, issues around life at school, bullying and discrimination and what transitioning involves. Plus read Dan's story, a real-life account of what it's like to be transgender.

This series takes a sensitive and positive look at issues including sexuality, gender, self-esteem, prejudice and discrimination and promotes discussion and debate. Each title includes suggestions for practical ways to manage a range of situations.