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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
21 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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Middle Grade
Young Adult
Graphic Novels
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Lumberjanes #3
Band Together
ND Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh
River monsters, magic, and myths await five girls at a summer camp that is anything but average as they trade canoe padd
Ages 8–14
Nimona
ND Stevenson
A chaotic shapeshifter and a disgraced villain team up to take down the kingdom's fake heroes, but Nimona's mysterious p
Ages 12–18
Heartstopper #3
Heartstopper: Volume 3
Alice Oseman
Nick and Charlie navigate their new relationship and the challenges of coming out to their friends during a romantic sch
Ages 12–18
Snapdragon
Kat Leyh
A girl befriends an internet-savvy town witch to save baby opossums and uncovers a magical connection to her family's pa
Ages 10–14
The Prince and the Dressmaker
Jen Wang
Prince Sebastian leads a double life as a Parisian fashion icon while his secret weapon, dressmaker Frances, wonders if
Ages 12–18
Hero
Perry Moore
Thom Creed is a basketball star with a hidden life: he has superpowers and he is gay. Now he must join the very League t
Ages 13–18
Magical Boy #2
Magical Boy, Volume 2
The Kao
Max is a trans boy just trying to get through high school, but an ancient family secret means he is the only one who can
Ages 12–18
Raina Telgemeier Graphic Novels
Drama
Raina Telgemeier
Callie trades the spotlight for the stage crew, but managing carpentry and uncooperative teammates is nothing compared t
Ages 10–14
Pardalita
Joana Estrela
For the teenager beginning to notice the flutter of a first crush and the quiet realization of their own queer identity.
Ages 12–18
Queer and How We Got Here: A (Personal) History
Hazel Newlevant
For the teenager seeking a deeper understanding of their community, this graphic memoir weaves personal experience with
Ages 14–18
Check, Please! #1
Check, Please!: #Hockey
Ngozi Ukazu
Eric Bittle, a vlogging, baking, former figure skater, faces the challenge of college hockey and a crush on his captain.
Ages 12–18
The Fox Maidens
Robin Ha
In 16th-century Korea, Kai Song trains to be a warrior while uncovering a dangerous secret about her mother and her own
Ages 13–17
How to Love: A Guide to Feelings & Relationships for Everyone
Alex Norris
For the teenager navigating the messy world of crushes, consent, and identity. A witty graphic guide that answers big qu
Ages 12–18
Brooms
Jasmine Walls
For teens searching for a community where they can be their authentic selves while navigating systemic barriers and figh
Ages 14–18
The Greatest Thing
Sarah Winifred Searle
Sophomore year starts in lonely silence after Winifred's friends transfer, but art class offers a fresh start with new c
Ages 14–18
Born and Reborn #1
Rebis
Irene Marchesini
Shunned by his village, a boy with paper-white skin finds a new life and hidden magic when he flees into the woods to jo
Ages 10–16
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Modern Retelling of Little Women
Rey Terciero
The March sisters are back in this modern graphic novel retelling, navigating school, family, and growing up in the 21st
Ages 9–14
Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day
Andrew Eakett
For the teenager seeking their place in a long line of pioneers, this graphic history explores the vibrant, ancient, and
Ages 14–18
Kiss Number 8
Colleen AF Venable
For teens grappling with big questions about identity, family secrets, and first love, this graphic novel explores findi
Ages 13–18
Ash's Cabin
Jen Wang
For the teenager overwhelmed by the climate crisis and the crushing weight of high school expectations, seeking a place
Ages 14–18
History Comics
The Stonewall Riots: Making a Stand for LGBTQ Rights
Archie Bongiovanni
For the teen exploring the roots of the LGBTQ+ movement, this graphic novel brings the history of the Stonewall Uprising
Ages 12–18
