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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
89 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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Middle Grade
Young Adult
Graphic Novels
Clear
Answers in the Pages
David Levithan
When a school book assignment causes a town-wide scandal, Donovan and his classmates must decide when to stay quiet and
Ages 8–13
Simon Snow #1
Carry On
Rainbow Rowell
Simon Snow is struggling with failing magic and a missing nemesis at the Watford School of Magicks while a monster with
Ages 14–18
The Shell House
Linda Newbery
Greg investigates a ruined mansion, uncovering a tragic link between his own search for identity and the secrets of a so
Ages 14–18
You Know Me Well
Nina LaCour, David Levithan
Mark and Kate have sat together for a year without speaking, but one wild night in the city reveals they might be the on
Ages 14–18
Beyond Magenta: Transgender and Nonbinary Teens Speak Out
Susan Kuklin
Six teenagers share their personal histories through honest interviews and photographs, chronicling their emotional and
Ages 12–18
The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea #1
The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea
Maggie Tokuda-Hall
An orphan hiding as a pirate and a lady fleeing an arranged marriage form an unlikely bond while planning a daring escap
Ages 14–18
The Heartbreak Bakery
A. R. Capetta
After a bad breakup, Syd's magical brownies accidentally cause every couple in the community to split, and only new reci
Ages 14–18
Hell Followed with Us
Andrew Joseph White
For teens searching for where they belong while facing internal and external monsters, this gritty story explores identi
Ages 14–18
Stories About Love #3
Different for Boys
Patrick Ness
Ant Stevenson navigates a tangle of confusing romances and homophobic friends in this frank, funny look at the messy rea
Ages 14–18
Feminism Is...
Alexandra Black, Laura Buller, Emily Hoyle, Megan Todd
From historic pioneers to modern daily realities, this guide charts the history, arguments, and voices of the feminist m
Ages 12–17
Foul Lady Fortune #1
Foul Lady Fortune
Chloe Gong
For teens exploring their identity while navigating complex loyalties, this high-stakes spy thriller mirrors the feeling
Ages 14–18
I'll Give You the Sun
Jandy Nelson
Jude and Noah are inseparable twins until a tragic fallout leaves them silenced and drifting apart in this luminous stor
Ages 14–18
Two Boys Kissing
David Levithan
Two seventeen-year-olds attempt a 32-hour marathon kiss to break a world record, watched over by the spirits of a previo
Ages 14–18
Keeping You a Secret
Julie Anne Peters
Holland Jaegar's senior year takes an unexpected turn when she meets CeCe Goddard and realizes her feelings for her new
Ages 14–18
Aristotle and Dante #1
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Ari is a lonely, angry teen with family secrets, but an unexpected friendship with Dante sparks a transformative summer
Ages 14–18
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky
Introverted Charlie writes letters about the highs and lows of his freshman year as he finds his place among a new group
Ages 14–18
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Malinda Lo
Lily Hu must weigh her family’s safety against her growing feelings for a classmate as 1950s Red Scare politics threaten
Ages 14–18
Rainbow Boys #2
Rainbow High
Alex Sanchez
For teens navigating the emotional hurdles of coming out, choosing a college, and building healthy relationships while f
Ages 14–18
Freaks and Revelations
Davida Wills Hurwin
Two lives collide in a moment of violence and meet again years later in an unforgettable true-life journey of survival a
Ages 14–18
Alt Ed
Catherine Atkins
Susan, an overweight tenth grader, begins to find her voice after joining an after-school counseling group with a divers
Ages 12–17
Euphoria Kids
Alison Evans
Magic hums through the woods where Babs turns invisible and Iris grows from a seed, leading three queer friends into a d
Ages 14–18
Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World
Kelly Jensen
Essays, comics, and poems from pop-culture icons and authors create a scrapbook-style guide to what it means to be a fem
Ages 12–18
Imogen, Obviously
Becky Albertalli
Self-proclaimed ally Imogen Scott begins to question her own identity when she pretends to be her best friend's ex-girlf
Ages 14–18
Another Dimension of Us
Mike Albo
For teens searching for a sense of belonging while navigating their identity and the weight of history in an ever-changi
Ages 14–18
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