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Health Libraries West for the Public in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire: LGBTQIA resources

Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire

These e-books and books are freely available to you at your local library. You can also search for more books here. 

E-books and books

 Coming out stories : personal experiences of coming out from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum

An empowering, witty and uplifting collection of coming out stories and advice from LGBTQ+ people from around the world, based on the hugely successful podcast 'Coming Out Stories.'

 How to be ace : a memoir of growing up asexual

Brave, witty, and empowering, this graphic memoir follows Rebecca as she navigates her asexual identity and mental health in a world obsessed with sex. From school to work to relationships, this book offers an unparalleled insight into asexuality.

 Queer : LGBTQ writing from ancient times to yesterday

Drawing together writing from Catullus to Sappho, from Rimbaud to Anaïs Nin, and from Armistead Maupin to Alison Bechdel, translator Frank Wynne has collected a hundred of the finest works representing queer love by LGBTQ authors.

Coming out : The emergence of LGBT identities in Britain from the 19th century to the present

 A compelling and comprehensive account of British LGBT lives from the late 1800s to the present day, written by a leading authority.

 Trans love : an anthology of transgender and non-binary voices

Covering all types of love, including spiritual love, self-love and friendship, this intimate, deeply passionate book reclaims what love means to trans people.

 What's the t? : the no-nonsense guide to being trans and/or non-binary for teens

Discover what it means to be a young transgender or non-binary person in the 21st century in this frank and funny guide for 14+ teens, from the author of 'This Book is Gay'.

 In their shoes : the ultimate guide to being non-binary

There is no one way to be non-binary, and that's truthfully one of the best things about it. It's an identity that is yours to shape. Combining light-hearted anecdotes with their own hard-won wisdom, Jamie Windust explores everything from fashion, dating, relationships and family, through to mental health, work and future key debates.

 Non-binary lives : an anthology of intersecting identities

This wide-ranging and powerful collection of essays gathers together leading non-binary figures to explore how their gender identities intersect with multiple aspects of other identities including race, class, age, sexuality, faith, community, family, disability and health.

Mental health for LGBTQIA people

You should get help as soon as you feel you need it. It's never too late to get help, no matter how big or small your problems might seem.

How to find an NHS gender dysphoria clinic

Trans and non-binary people's general health needs are the same as anyone else's. But trans people may have specific health needs in relation to gender dysphoria.