Conversations about gender often begin with unfamiliar words. This guide breaks down terms like transgender, nonbinary, and cisgender, along with the differences between sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, to help build a shared foundation for understanding.

Understanding gender can be easier when you can see the concepts visually. This guide explores the Gender Unicorn and Genderbread Person—two educational tools that illustrate the differences between gender identity, gender expression, sex assigned at birth, and attraction.

Supporting transgender and nonbinary loved ones begins with listening, learning, and seeking out voices with lived experience. Explore books and resources designed to help cisgender readers deepen their understanding, challenge assumptions, and become more informed allies.

Books and resources are an important starting point, but learning also happens through listening to trans and nonbinary voices directly. Explore creators, educators, artists, and advocates whose work offers insight, perspective, and connection beyond the page.