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Here is a list of books and websites that might be useful in understanding trans liberation:

Books:

Bornstein, Kate (1997). My Gender Workbook: How to Become a Real Man, a Real Woman, the Real You, or Something Else Entirely.
available for free online:
http://books.google.com/books?id=KTWsKc7NfzAC&dq=my+gender+workbook&pg=PP

Kate brings theory down to Earth and provides a practical guide to living with or without a gender. Using a unique, deceptively simple and always entertaining workbook format, Kate gently but firmly guides you to discover your own unique gender identity.

Feinberg, Leslie (1999). Trans Liberation. Beacon Press.
A call to action for those interested in creating social justice. Feinberg points out similarities between GLB struggles and those of trans persons, particularly around issues of silence and shame. S/he passionately calls for building coalitions across oppressions.

Tanis, Justin (2003). Trans-Gendered: Theology, Ministry, and Communities of Faith. Pilgrim Press
This book is a Must-Read for anyone looking to learn more about the intersection of theology and transgenderism. The book explores a number of topics, including:

• Gender variance and the Bible
• Transgender people and faith communities
• Creating a genuine welcome for trans people in communities of faith
• Gender as a calling and the idea of Transgender body theology

Websites:

Bazant, Micah. “Trans Respect/Etiquette/Support 101.” http://www.jewishmozaic.org/page/file/70

A GREAT resource for people looking to educate themselves on how to be a good friend and ally to the transgender community, written in a fun and personable way.

“Trans 101”
http://ftmichael.transboys.info/trans101.html

A good resource for explaining the difference between gender identity, sex, and sexual orientation, including a brief exercise to help explain the interconnection of your gender identity, sex, and sexual orientation.

Paige, Chris. “TransFaith Online”
http://www.transfaithonline.org/

TransFaith Online is dedicated to supporting transgender folks in our faith journeys, while providing useful resources to help people of faith become better educated trans-allies.