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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
47 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Picture Books
Early Readers
Chapter Books
Graphic Novels
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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
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
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
Hurricane Child
Kacen Callender
Caroline must brave a literal hurricane and a stalking spirit to find her missing mother on the island of St. Thomas whi
Ages 8–12
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
The Family Library #2
It's So Amazing!
Robie H. Harris
Bird and Bee answer honest questions about bodies, reproduction, and all the different ways families begin with inclusiv
Ages 7–11
Jude Saves the World #2
Asking for a Friend
Ronnie Riley
Social anxiety leads Eden to invent three fake friends, but a surprise birthday party forces a desperate attempt to turn
Ages 8–12
Athlete Is Agender True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports
Katherine Locke, Nicole Melleby
For children who love sports but feel like they don't fit the traditional mold, these inspiring true stories celebrate q
Ages 8–13
Jude Saves the World #1
Jude Saves the World
Ronnie Riley
Twelve-year-old Jude faces the challenge of starting a Diversity Club to ensure every friend in their community has a sa
Ages 8–12
Kind Like Marsha: Learning from LGBTQ+ Leaders
Sarah Prager
Marsha P. Johnson and other courageous leaders show the way toward a more compassionate world by staying true to themsel
Ages 4–8
Who Was?
Who Is Elton John?
Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ
A young boy named Reginald trades his classical piano training for rock and roll, eventually becoming a global superstar
Ages 8–12
Melissa and Friends #3
Green
Alex Gino
A non-binary middle-schooler finds their voice and a sense of belonging while campaigning for inclusive casting in the s
Ages 8–12
Archie and the Bear
Zanni Louise
A boy in a bear suit and a bear in a boy suit find common ground in the woods over shared adventures and a warm honey sa
Ages 3–7
Lumberjanes #1
Unicorn Power!
Mariko Tamaki
For the girl who wants to see herself as the hero of her own adventure while finding a crew where being 'different' is e
Ages 8–12
Kitty-Corn #1
Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn
Shannon Hale
Kitty is certain she is a unicorn, and with the help of a new friend, she learns to embrace her true self despite what o
Ages 4–8
Melissa and Friends #1
Melissa
Alex Gino
Melissa knows she is a girl, even if the world sees a boy; now, she and her best friend have a plan to let her true self
Ages 8–12
She Persisted #26
Rachel Levine
Lisa Bunker, Chelsea Clinton
For children exploring what it means to be themselves, this biography shows how one woman's perseverance in medicine and
Ages 6–9
Land of This and That #1
Neither
Airlie Anderson
Being different from the rabbits and the birds in the Land of This and That sends a unique creature on a journey to find
Ages 4–8
The Devouring Wolf
Natalie C. Parker
When Riley fails to shift into a wolf on the night of the full moon, she must face a terrifying legend that has come to
Ages 8–12
Their Name Is Alex
Paloma O'Toole
For the child who doesn't feel they fit into traditional boxes or is exploring their own pronouns through the lens of th
Ages 4–8
A Kids Book About
Gender
Dale Mueller
A clear, visual guide for children and families to understand the science, history, and social aspects of gender identit
Ages 8–14
Hispanic Star
Sylvia Rivera
Claudia Romo Edelman, J. Gia Loving
For the child who feels like an outsider and wants to see how standing up for your authentic self can change the world f
Ages 8–12
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