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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
56 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Board Books
Picture Books
Early Readers
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Poppy's Question
Nicole Melleby
A confusing spelling lesson about the letter Q prompts Poppy to find her voice and ask her teacher big questions about h
Ages 4–8
Julián #1
Julián Is a Mermaid
Jessica Love
Julián transforms a yellow curtain into a tail and a fern into a crown as he dreams of the magic and joy found in being
Ages 3–8
Julián #2
Julián at the Wedding
Jessica Love
A grand wedding is the perfect place for flowers, cake, and mischief. Julián and his new friend Marisol find that any mi
Ages 4–8
This Day in June
Gayle E. Pitman
Vibrant illustrations capture the exuberant energy of a Pride parade, inviting everyone to share in a day of community,
Ages 3–8
10,000 Dresses
Marcus Ewert
For the child who feels their inner identity doesn't match how others see them, or who finds joy in creative expression
Ages 4–8
When Aidan Became a Brother
Kyle Lukoff
For children processing big family changes or exploring their own identity, this story follows a transgender boy prepari
Ages 4–8
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!
Joy Michael Ellison
Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson show what it means to be brave and kind while fighting for a world where everyone ca
Ages 5–10
Playmates
Jane Tanner
For the child who finds magic in their toys and comfort in quiet, imaginative play, this gentle story celebrates the sec
Ages 2–5
Sam is My Sister
Ashley Rhodes-Courter
For siblings navigating a brother or sister's gender transition. This heartwarming story models how to support a loved o
Ages 4–8
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Christine Baldacchino
Morris loves his tangerine dress, but his classmates say astronauts don't wear them; now he must find the courage to sha
Ages 4–8
Call Me Max
Kyle Lukoff
Max starts his first days of school and begins the brave process of finding the right words to tell his new friends who
Ages 5–8
Jacob's New Dress
Sarah Hoffman, Ian Hoffman
For the child who expresses themselves through creative clothing and the parents supporting their journey toward authent
Ages 4–7
Kapaemahu
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
For children exploring what it means to be more than one thing, this legend celebrates the beauty of diverse spirits and
Ages 4–10
Molly's Tuxedo
Vicki Johnson
For the child who feels most like themselves in clothes that don't fit traditional expectations: a story about the joy o
Ages 4–8
Pink is Just a Color and so is Blue
Niki Bhatia
For the child who feels pressured to fit into traditional roles, this book celebrates the freedom to choose what you lov
Ages 3–7
Jacob #2
Jacob's School Play: Starring He, She, and They
Ian Hoffman, Sarah Hoffman
For the child who is noticing different ways people express themselves and needs a gentle introduction to using they and
Ages 4–8
Twelve Long Months
Brian Malloy
Follow Molly Swain from her senior year in Minnesota to her first year at Columbia University. She faces huge challenges
Ages 4–11
Little People, Big Dreams
Alan Turing
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child who feels like an outsider because they think differently. This gentle biography celebrates how unique min
Ages 4–8
Just Being Fred
Julia Coldicott
Fred looks like a frog to everyone else, but inside he knows he is a duck, leading him on a gentle journey of self-accep
Ages 3–7
Calvin
JR Ford, Vanessa Ford
For the child who is ready to share their true self with the world. A gentle story about a transgender boy's transition
Ages 4–8
From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea
Kai Cheng Thom
For the child who feels they do not fit into simple boxes, this lyrical story celebrates the beauty of being everything
Ages 3–8
It Feels Good To Be Yourself
Theresa Thorn
For the child exploring their own identity or noticing the diversity of their friends, this book offers a clear, affirmi
Ages 4–8
Were I Not a Girl: The Inspiring and True Story of Dr. James Barry
Lisa Robinson
For the child who feels they don't quite fit the expectations of others, this biography of a pioneering 19th century sur
Ages 4–9
Rough, Tough Charley
Verla Kay
Rhyming verses follow the fearless Charley Parkhurst, an orphan who outran expectations to become a respected stagecoach
Ages 5–9
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