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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
441 books
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Green Eyes and Ham
Mary Penney
Ham is trading his homeschool life for the halls of public school, where he must balance social pressures with questions
Ages 13–17
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
Dashka Slater
Two lives collide on an Oakland bus in this gripping account of a real-life crime that forced a community to reckon with
Ages 14–18
Troublemakers in Trousers: Women and What They Wore to Get Things Done
Sarah Albee
Meet twenty-one bold women throughout history who defied laws and customs by donning trousers to lead armies, explore wo
Ages 8–12
Deepest Breath, The
Meg Grehan
Eleven-year-old Stevie feels a quiet, fluttery confusion over a crush on her classmate Chloe in this gentle story told t
Ages 9–12
Stay Gold
Tobly McSmith
Pony and Georgia navigate a spark of attraction complicated by hidden identities and the risks of opening up about the p
Ages 14–18
Skating on Mars
Caroline Huntoon
Veronica wants to be known as Mars, but finding a place on the ice becomes a challenge when figure skating competitions
Ages 8–12
Love Is for Losers
Wibke Brueggemann
Phoebe is a cynical Londoner sworn off romance, but her diary captures the messy reality of friendship and her own bloss
Ages 14–18
Rana Joon and the One and Only Now
Shideh Etaat
Rana balances the pressures of her Iranian family with the grief of losing her best friend while searching for her own v
Ages 14–18
Transmogrify!: 14 Fantastical Tales of Trans Magic
G. Haron Davis
Magic, horror, and science fiction collide in these stories where trans and nonbinary characters claim their identities
Ages 12–18
Mighty Red Riding Hood
Wallace West
A sassy boy in a red hood stands his ground when a pushy wolf tries to tell him how he should act and what he should wea
Ages 4–8
The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures
Christian Allaire
Stunning photography reveals how marginalized communities use hair, makeup, and clothing to honor their heritage and cha
Ages 12–18
Parrotfish
Ellen Wittlinger
For the teenager navigating the complex waters of gender identity, this story follows Grady as he transitions and finds
Ages 12–18
Autoboyography
Christina Lauren
For the teenager navigating the complex intersection of their identity and their faith, or falling in love for the first
Ages 14–18
Osemanverse
Radio Silence
Alice Oseman
For the teen feeling crushed by the pressure to succeed. This story explores finding your own path and the power of a de
Ages 14–18
Seven Ways We Lie
Riley Redgate
Seven different students at Paloma High tell their own stories as they navigate the messy realities of growing up and fi
Ages 14–18
Darius the Great #2
Darius the Great Deserves Better
Adib Khorram
For the teen navigating the complexities of a first relationship while balancing family expectations and their mental he
Ages 13–18
Time Out
Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Carlyn Greenwald
The basketball captain of a small, sports-heavy town stands in the spotlight of a pep rally and speaks his truth, changi
Ages 14–18
Splinter & Ash #1
Splinter & Ash
Marieke Nijkamp
Princess Ash returns to a palace full of danger, finding an unexpected ally in Splinter, a girl determined to become a s
Ages 8–12
Moon at Nine
Deborah Ellis
For the teenager navigating the weight of a secret identity or first love in a society where their very existence is con
Ages 14–18
Nemesis #1
Dreadnought
April Daniels
Danny Tozer is inherited world-class superpowers just as she is finding her true self, forcing her to defend the planet
Ages 14–18
Jess, Chunk, and the Road Trip to Infinity
Kristin Elizabeth Clark
For the teenager navigating the intersection of identity and long-term friendship while facing complex family reunions a
Ages 14–18
The Sky Blues
Robbie Couch
Sky Baker faces a nightmare scenario in his small town after a promposal goes wrong, forcing him to find his voice and h
Ages 14–18
Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit
Jaye Robin Brown
Joanna moves to a new town and promises her dad she will stay in the closet to keep the peace, but a new crush makes tha
Ages 14–18
She/He/They/Me: For the Sisters, Misters, and Binary Resisters
Robyn Ryle
An interactive, choose-your-own-adventure guide for teens navigating the complex history, sociology, and personal discov
Ages 13–18
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