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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
127 books
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9–12
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Lumberjanes #4
Ghost Cabin
Mariko Tamaki
Mal and Molly stumble upon a hidden cabin full of ghosts, leading the Roanoke campers into one final supernatural myster
Ages 8–12
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
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
Lumberjanes (Novels) #3
The Good Egg
Mariko Tamaki
Summer camp at Roanoke cabin gets wild when young Ripley finds an abandoned egg and must protect it from a group of dete
Ages 8–12
Lumberjanes #2
The Moon Is Up
Mariko Tamaki
The campers at Miss Qiunzella’s are preparing for a massive competition when a literal Moon Pirate arrives to join the c
Ages 8–12
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
What Was?
What Was Stonewall?
Nico Medina, Who HQ
Learn how a single night of resistance at a New York City bar grew into a powerful movement for LGBTQ equality across th
Ages 8–12
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
Marvin Redpost #3
Is He a Girl?
Louis Sachar
Marvin is thrown into a world of confusion when a classmate tells him that a simple kiss on the elbow is all it takes to
Ages 6–10
Riley Reynolds #2
Riley Reynolds Takes Care of Business
Jay Albee
Riley is a fourth-grader who quickly discovers that owning a dog involves a lot more hard work and responsibility than t
Ages 6–9
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
Bill's New Frock
Anne Fine
Bill Simpson wakes up as a girl and has to navigate a day at school in a pink dress. He quickly realizes that people tre
Ages 7–10
Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World
Ashley Herring Blake
After a tornado destroys her home, Ivy searches for her lost notebook of secret drawings while trying to find the courag
Ages 8–12
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
STEM Icons
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History
Moni Singh
For students who want to see themselves in the world of science and innovation, this book celebrates the brilliance and
Ages 8–14
Tales from Beyond the Rainbow
Pete Jordi Wood
For the child who wants to see themselves reflected in classic lore, these reimagined tales celebrate love and identity
Ages 8–14
The Every Body Book
Rachel E. Simon
For the child curious about how bodies grow and change, this inclusive guide offers clear, supportive answers about biol
Ages 8–12
The Boy in the Dress
David Walliams
Dennis is a star soccer player with a secret love for fashion, but wearing a dress to school puts his spot in the champi
Ages 8–12
The Nguyen Kids #3
The Mystery of the Painted Fan
Linda Trinh
Jacob seeks the courage to express his true self using a mysterious zodiac fan and the guidance of his Grandma Noi's mem
Ages 6–9
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
Will on the Inside
Andrew Eliopulos
Will struggles to balance a new Crohn's diagnosis with his love for soccer while finding unexpected friendship and navig
Ages 8–12
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