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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
75 books
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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
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
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
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
Far from Xanadu
Julie Anne Peters
Life in a small Kansas town is predictable for Mike until the arrival of Xanadu, a girl who is everything Mike isn't, sp
Ages 14–18
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
The Family Library #3
It's Perfectly Normal
Robie H. Harris
A curious bird and bee ask the questions everyone wonders about as they walk through honest, clear facts regarding bodie
Ages 10–15
I Am J
Cris Beam
Feeling misunderstood by his family and rejected by his best friend, J runs away to find a place where he can finally li
Ages 14–18
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
Lucky
Eddie De Oliveira
Sam Smith navigates the confusing rush of first attractions as he realizes he has feelings for both Toby and Lucy.
Ages 13–17
King and the Dragonflies
Kacen Callender
Grief and mystery collide by the Louisiana bayou as King searches for his late brother, who he believes has transformed
Ages 10–14
That Inevitable Victorian Thing
E. K. Johnston
For the teenager navigating the pressure of family expectations while discovering their true identity, especially those
Ages 14–18
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
The Heroes of Olympus #4
The House of Hades
Rick Riordan
Percy and Annabeth are trapped in the terrifying depths of Tartarus while their friends race toward the Doors of Death t
Ages 10–14
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
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