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The number of U.S. adults who identify as LGBTQ has rocketed to a record 7.1%, and young people are again steering the increase, a Gallup poll shows.

In a year that has seen a blitz of anti-LGBTQ bills, these teens are thriving and inspiring. And they have written 3 new 'A Kids Book About' books.

Transgender and nonbinary teens foster understanding through book series and last updated 2021-04-22 15:51:29-04 CHICAGO, Ill. — At a time when legislation is being written that affects people who are transgender or nonbinary, one who doesn’t identify exclusively with any gender, young influencers are sharing their own stories. A series of books written by teenagers aims to help foster understanding and clarity about what it means to come out as a young person and thrive. Gia Parr, 17, came out as transgender three years. “I've always known I was a girl since I was two,” ...

Share this article Share this article CHICAGO, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- While many teens took e-learning as an opportunity to level-up their gaming skills, a group of young people chose instead to write a collection of books about their lives.    The GenderCool Project, a storytelling campaign turned global movement led by 18 young people known as the "Champions," has teamed up with A Kids Book About, the company making kids media that matters, to create a collection of books hoping to bring clarity and positivity to a national conversation that's in need of support. The GenderCo...