Rainbow Road

Reach for this book when your older teenager is standing at the crossroads of high school graduation and the real world, particularly if they are grappling with how to integrate their LGBTQ+ identity into their future. It is a powerful choice for families who want to support a young person seeking to understand that there is no one way to be queer and that community can be found in the most unexpected places. This road trip novel follows three friends as they traverse the United States, encountering a diverse spectrum of the gay and bisexual community. Through these encounters, the boys navigate the complexities of long-term commitment, the fear of coming out, and the search for authentic belonging. While it touches on serious themes of discrimination and self-acceptance, it remains a hopeful guide for any young adult looking to find their own lane on the road to maturity.