12 must-read queer books like Jack (Not Jackie) by Erica Silverman

Cover of Jack (Not Jackie) by Erica Silverman

Jack (Not Jackie)

By: Erica Silverman

3.95

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this heartwarming picture book, a big sister realizes that her little sister, Jackie, doesn't li…

If you liked the queer plot in Jack (Not Jackie) by Erica Silverman , here is a list of 12 books like this:

Cover of Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer, Holly Clifton-Brown

1. Stella Brings the Family

By: Miriam B. Schiffer , Holly Clifton-Brown

4.05

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's… read more

Similar categories in Miriam B. Schiffer's Stella Brings the Family book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • queer
Cover of The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi

2. The Name Jar

By: Yangsook Choi

4.14

Format: None pages,

The new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she? Being the new kid in school is hard enough, bu… read more

Similar categories in Yangsook Choi's The Name Jar book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of And Tango Makes Three by Henry Cole, Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell

3. And Tango Makes Three

By: Henry Cole , Justin Richardson , Peter Parnell

4.30

Format: None pages,

In the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. But Tango's family is not like any of the others… read more

Similar categories in Henry Cole's And Tango Makes Three book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
  • lgbt

4. Red: A Crayon's Story

By: Michael Hall

4.08

Format: 234 pages, Hardcover

A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis in the new picture book by the… read more

Similar categories in Michael Hall's Red: A Crayon's Story book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • queer

5. Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship

By: Dougal MacPherson , Jessica Walton

3.90

Format: 216 pages,

One sunny day, Errol finds that Thomas the Teddy is sad, and Errol can't figure out why. Then Thoma… read more

Similar categories in Dougal MacPherson's Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

6. You Will Be My Friend!

By: Peter Brown

3.29

Format: 178 pages, Hardcover

Lucy wants to make a friend today! But it's harder than it looks. Will Lucy give up before she find… read more

Similar categories in Peter Brown's You Will Be My Friend! book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

Cover of Neither by Airlie Anderson

7. Neither

By: Airlie Anderson

4.17

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

In this colorful and touching story that celebrates what makes each of us unique, a little creature… read more

Similar categories in Airlie Anderson's Neither book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • transgender
  • lgbt
  • gender
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • gender identity
  • queer
Cover of Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o

8. Sulwe

By: Lupita Nyong'o

4.66

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,… read more

Similar categories in Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mam…"

-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe

Cover of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho

9. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

By: Joanna Ho

4.60

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes … read more

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Eyes that Kiss in the Corners book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
"When Mama tucks me in at night, her eyes tell me I'm a miracle."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trims on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"My eyes crinkle into crescent moons and sparkle like the stars. Gold flecks dance and twirl while stories whirl in their oolong pools, carrying tales of the past and hope for the future."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl. Big eyes, long lashes. Not me. I have eyes that kiss on the corners and glow …"

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

Cover of Fred Gets Dressed by Peter  Brown

10. Fred Gets Dressed

By: Peter Brown

4.15

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From a New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott-honor winning artist comes an exuberant illu… read more

Similar categories in Peter Brown's Fred Gets Dressed book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • gender
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • gender identity
Cover of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry

11. Hair Love

By: Matthew A. Cherry

4.59

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When mommy is away, it’s up to daddy to do his daughter’s hair in this ode to self-confidence and t… read more

Similar categories in Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
Cover of Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica     Love

12. Julián Is a Mermaid

By: Jessica Love

4.51

Format: 80 pages, Hardcover

In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and… read more

Similar categories in Jessica Love's Julián Is a Mermaid book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • gender
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • queer
Cover of Pink Is for Boys by Robb Pearlman

13. Pink Is for Boys

By: Robb Pearlman

4.04

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An empowering and educational picture book that proves colors are for everyone, regardless of gende… read more

Similar categories in Robb Pearlman's Pink Is for Boys book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • gender
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
Cover of Prince & Knight (Prince & Knight, #1) by Daniel Haack

14. Prince & Knight (Prince & Knight, #1)

By: Daniel Haack

4.45

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this modern fairy tale, a noble prince and a brave knight come together to defeat a terrible mon… read more

Similar categories in Daniel Haack's Prince & Knight (Prince & Knight, #1) book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • queer
Cover of My Shadow is Pink (My Shadow, #1) by Scott      Stuart

15. My Shadow is Pink (My Shadow, #1)

By: Scott Stuart

4.60

Format: 17 pages, Kindle Edition

My Shadow is Pink is a beautifully written rhyming story that touches on the subjects of gender ide… read more

Similar categories in Scott Stuart's My Shadow is Pink (My Shadow, #1) book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • gender
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • gender identity
  • queer
Cover of When Aidan Became A Brother by Kyle Lukoff

16. When Aidan Became A Brother

By: Kyle Lukoff

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room l… read more

Similar categories in Kyle Lukoff's When Aidan Became A Brother book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • transgender
  • lgbt
  • gender
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • queer
Cover of It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn

17. It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity

By: Theresa Thorn

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A picture book that introduces the concept of gender identity to the youngest reader from writer Th… read more

Similar categories in Theresa Thorn's It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • transgender
  • lgbt
  • gender
  • picture books
  • gender identity
  • queer
Cover of My Maddy by Gayle E. Pitman

18. My Maddy

By: Gayle E. Pitman

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A child celebrates her Maddy, who is neither mommy nor daddy but a little bit of both, like so many… read more

Similar categories in Gayle E. Pitman's My Maddy book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • transgender
  • lgbt
  • gender
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • gender identity
  • queer
Cover of Jack (Not Jackie) by Erica Silverman

19. Jack (Not Jackie)

By: Erica Silverman

3.95

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this heartwarming picture book, a big sister realizes that her little sister, Jackie, doesn't li… read more

Similar categories in Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie) book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • transgender
  • lgbt
  • gender
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • gender identity
  • queer
Cover of Call Me Max by Kyle Lukoff

20. Call Me Max

By: Kyle Lukoff

4.35

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When Max starts school, the teacher hesitates to call out the name on the attendance sheet. Somethi… read more

Similar categories in Kyle Lukoff's Call Me Max book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • transgender
  • lgbt
  • gender
  • realistic fiction
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • gender identity
  • queer
Cover of I'm Not a Girl by Maddox Lyons

21. I'm Not a Girl

By: Maddox Lyons

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Based on a true transgender identity journey, the picture book I'm Not a Girl is an empowering stor… read more

Similar categories in Maddox Lyons's I'm Not a Girl book and Erica Silverman's Jack (Not Jackie)

  • childrens
  • transgender
  • lgbt
  • gender
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • gender identity
  • queer

17 best-selling fiction books like Jack (Not Jackie) by Erica Silverman

Transform Your Habits

Stella Brings the Family

Miriam B. Schiffer , Holly Clifton-Brown

4.05

Transform Your Habits

The Name Jar

Yangsook Choi

4.14

Red: A Crayon's Story

Michael Hall

4.08

Transform Your Habits

Neither

Airlie Anderson

4.17

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Stella Brings the Family

Miriam B. Schiffer , Holly Clifton-Brown

4.05

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Not Quite Narwhal (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends)

Jessie Sima

4.46

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Neither

Airlie Anderson

4.17

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