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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
201 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
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The Nico di Angelo Adventures #1
The Sun and the Star
Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro
Nico di Angelo must brave the terrors of Tartarus to save a lost friend, but the son of Hades cannot survive the journey
Ages 10–16
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
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
Redwood and Ponytail
K.A. Holt
Two girls at opposite ends of the social spectrum find their world upended by a surprising connection that is as simple
Ages 10–14
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
How to Become a Planet
Nicole Melleby
Thirteen-year-old Pluto feels like a heavy black hole has replaced her old self, but a summer of new friendships helps h
Ages 9–13
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
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
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
In the Role of Brie Hutchens...
Nicole Melleby
Soap opera fan Brie navigates a web of lies at her Catholic school while trying to understand her new feelings for the g
Ages 10–14
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
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
Pet #1
Pet
Akwaeke Emezi
When a creature of horns and color emerges from a painting, Jam must hunt for a monster in a city that insists monsters
Ages 12–18
When Someone You Know is Gay
Susan Cohen, Daniel Cohen
For teens and families navigating the complexities of coming out, this guide offers clarity on the social, historical, a
Ages 12–18
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
Being LGBTQ in America
Growing Up LGBTQ
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
A supportive guide for teens navigating their LGBTQ+ identity, addressing everything from coming out and school bullying
Ages 12–18
Red Rocket Readers
Grandad's Place
Pam Holden
For teens exploring their identity and the beauty of first love. This series offers a safe space to navigate friendship,
Ages 12–18
Being LGBTQ in America
Being Transgender in America
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
For middle and high school students seeking a factual understanding of gender identity, civil rights, and the history of
Ages 12–18
The Story Of
The Story of Serena Williams
Shadae B. Mallory
For the teen or young adult exploring their identity and seeking to see their first crushes and relationships reflected
Ages 12–18
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