Book Recommendations for Primary-Junior (PJ)
Angus All Aglow
This picture book follows Angus, a boy who loves sparkles so much that he claims to be able to hear them when they shine.
Recommended by teacher candidate Madeline Elman
My Shadow Is Pink
This children’s book follow’s a male shadow that is pink. The shadows main body knows that he is different from his bothers and father because they have blue shadows.
Recommended by teacher candidate Madeline Elman
Inclusivity Toolkit
This toolkit helps educators deliver inclusive, diversity-focused lessons.
Recommended by teacher candidate Madeline Elman
PDF document (4.2 MB)Resource and Accompanying Lesson Plan
Calvin Picture Book
This picture book follows Calvin, a boy, even though the world sees him as a girl. Calvin has always known that he is a boy a finally decides to tell his family one day.
Recommended by teacher candidate Madeline Elman
Calvin: Time to Be Me Lesson Plan
This K-2 resource will help expand students perception and understanding of gender.
Recommended by teacher candidate Madeline Elman
Zines for Teachers and Teacher Candidates
Decolonizing Gender: A Curriculum
Zine discussing gender diversity for Indigenous people.
Recommended by Jane Mao
A Wellness Journey: Black and Indigenous Healing Space Art Zine
Zine created by LGBT YouthLine and the Provincial Youth Ambassador Program with pieces created during Healing Spaces.
Recommended by Jane Mao
Resources from Egale
Egale is a leading advocacy organization for LGBTQIA2S+ people in Canada.
Recommended by Jane Mao