Earlier today, J.K. Rowling tweeted her support for Maya Forstater, a woman who lost her job after tweeting anti-trans messages. J.K. Rowling’s tweet contained the underlying message that although trans people can “dress however [they] please” and “call [themselves] whatever [they]” want, at the end of the day, they are still kidding themselves. Although Rowling may not agree with how her statement is being received, this is a deeply anti-trans sentiment. And although some of Rowling’s anti-trans views have been publicized before, this tweet was one of the most explicit statements of what she thinks about us.

Many of us have developed remarkably tough skins, as trans editor and writer Parrish Turner pointed out. But this tweet? It hit hard. There’s just nothing like being so disrespected by an author who helped create your childhood, who built one of your favorite magical worlds. No, it’s not the worst thing I’ve heard. No, it’s not the world’s most pressing concern currently. But it does hurt.

In order to provide a balm for that hurt, we wanted to publish a list of our favorite trans YA books written by authors who are trans and/or non-binary. (While I believe cisgender depictions of trans character can be great, at a moment like this, trans voices need to be uplifted.)

Do you have books you’d like to recommend? Tweet them to us @YA_Pride.