The Bradford McKinley Chronicles Series by Zoe Storm

By all accounts, Xander's life is pretty great. His family is loving, his best friend would go to the ends of the Earth for him, and he's doing well at school and sports.And yet... ever since he was very young, he has felt as if there was something missing in his life. Sometimes he feels empty inside, without knowing why.When his coworker dresses him up in her clothes, just for fun, he has the chance to find out... moreBy all accounts, Xander's life is pretty great. His family is loving, his best friend would go to the ends of the Earth for him, and he's doing well at school and sports.And yet... ever since he was very young, he has felt as if there was something missing in his life. Sometimes he feels empty inside, without knowing why.When his coworker dresses him up in her clothes, just for fun, he has the chance to find out.Alex is the story of a young trans woman's self-discovery and her journey of accepting her identity, and finding out a few things about herself and those around her along the way.Book one in the Bradford McKinley Chronicles series; all books stand on their own, and can be read in any order. less

Theo has been running all his life. Mostly, he's been running from his feelings. His father died years ago, and with no one else able or willing to help them, Theo has had to support his mother, take care of his siblings, and live up to the family name by being a Proper Man. He's had no time to think about who he truly wants to be... moreTheo has been running all his life. Mostly, he's been running from his feelings. His father died years ago, and with no one else able or willing to help them, Theo has had to support his mother, take care of his siblings, and live up to the family name by being a Proper Man. He's had no time to think about who he truly wants to be. But when he gets to college, a thousand miles from home, away from all the expectations and pressure, he finally has a chance to slow down, catch his breath, and experiment. He has a chance to notice things about himself.The Transition Zone is the story of a young queer person discovering their true identity, and the friends and family they meet and bond with along the way. less

Emily Wilson has a she's a girl. No one outside of her family knows. And no one outside her family must know, not until she's ready to come out to the world at large. So at school, she puts on an she's "Wilson," the hoodie-wearing, grumpy, sullen, unapproachable boy, who beats up bullies but otherwise minds his own business and doesn't talk to anyone. And it's been fine so far. The ending line is in in a few months, the school year will be over, and she'll be able to come out... moreEmily Wilson has a she's a girl. No one outside of her family knows. And no one outside her family must know, not until she's ready to come out to the world at large. So at school, she puts on an she's "Wilson," the hoodie-wearing, grumpy, sullen, unapproachable boy, who beats up bullies but otherwise minds his own business and doesn't talk to anyone. And it's been fine so far. The ending line is in in a few months, the school year will be over, and she'll be able to come out. But then one day, when she's out and about, dressed as a girl, Emily has a chance encounter with Josh Woods, one of the people from her school she most dislikes. Faced with the possibility of being outed, Emily pleads with Josh not to reveal her secret. And his response surprises he won't tell. Because he has a secret, too.Performative Masculinity is a story about people coming together in unlikely circumstances, and about how you should never judge a book by its cover.Book three in the Bradford McKinley Chronicles series; all books stand on their own, and can be read in any order. less