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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
441 books
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Ho'onani: Hula Warrior
Heather Gale
Ho’onani feels she is neither girl nor boy, finding her place and her voice as she leads a traditional Hawaiian hula cha
Ages 4–8
The Witch Boy #1
The Witch Boy
Molly Knox Ostertag
Aster is supposed to be a shapeshifter, but he is secretly drawn to the forbidden magic of witchery usually reserved for
Ages 8–12
Fire From the Sky
Moa B. Åstot
For the teenager navigating the weight of family tradition while discovering their first queer love in a community where
Ages 14–18
Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution
Kacen Callender
For the teen navigating the complexities of online identity, social media burnout, and the courage it takes to be honest
Ages 14–18
Desert Queen
Jyoti Rajan Gopal
For the child who feels most alive when they are moving to their own beat and needs to see that their unique self is a g
Ages 4–8
Hard Love #1
Hard Love
Ellen Wittlinger
Writing secret feelings in a DIY zine helps sixteen-year-old John process his parents' divorce and find a way out of his
Ages 14–18
Pink
Lili Wilkinson
Ava is swapping her all-black wardrobe for pink to try and fit in, but she quickly discovers that changing her identity
Ages 13–18
Ellen Outside the Lines
A. J. Sass
For the child who thrives on routine but feels the world is shifting as friendships change and new perspectives on ident
Ages 8–12
Gracefully Grayson
Ami Polonsky
Grayson steps out of her dreams and into the spotlight of the school play, finding the courage to show the world who she
Ages 10–14
Kevin Keller #1
Kevin
Paul Kupperberg
For the child who feels different or is navigating a new school, follow Kevin as he finds his voice, deals with bullies,
Ages 8–12
Sun Chasers
Kacen Callender
For the teen feeling lost in the dark, this survival story follows a brave group searching for hope and light in a world
Ages 12–18
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Modern Retelling of Little Women
Rey Terciero
The March sisters are back in this modern graphic novel retelling, navigating school, family, and growing up in the 21st
Ages 9–14
The Bermudez Triangle
Maureen Johnson
A lifelong trio of best friends finds their bond pushed to the limit when two of them realize their feelings have shifte
Ages 14–18
Costumes for Time Travelers
A. R. Capetta
For the teen who uses fashion to find themselves, this guide blends history with DIY craft to help creators express thei
Ages 12–18
Amelia Westlake Was Never Here
Erin Gough
For the teen feeling powerless against unfair rules, this witty story shows how two very different girls find their voic
Ages 14–18
The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James
Ashley Herring Blake
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a major health recovery while exploring their changing identity and evo
Ages 10–14
Camp QUILTBAG
Nicole Melleby, A. J. Sass
For the child searching for their 'people,' this story offers a joyful, inclusive look at identity, friendship, and the
Ages 8–12
X: A Fabulous Child's Story
Lois Gould
For parents seeking to challenge gender stereotypes or support a child who feels restricted by social labels.
Ages 7–14
Rainbow Boys #3
Boyfriends with Girlfriends
Alex Sanchez
Lance and Allie face the complications of new relationships and unexpected feelings as they explore their identities and
Ages 14–18
Six Impossible Things
Fiona Wood
Fourteen-year-old Dan’s life is in chaos after a sudden move and family upheaval, but he’s still determined to land a fi
Ages 12–16
Sister Mischief
Laura Goode
Esme Rockett, known as MC Ferocious, balances her love for hip-hop and her suburban Christian high school while falling
Ages 14–18
I'm Not a Girl
Maddox Lyons, Jessica Verdi
For the child who feels their outside doesn't match their inside. A gentle, supportive look at a young boy's journey to
Ages 4–8
The Misfits #1
The Misfits
James Howe
For any middle schooler who has ever felt reduced to a label, this story follows four best friends who decide to stop be
Ages 10–14
Melissa and Friends #2
Rick
Alex Gino
Middle school brings new questions for Rick as he steps away from a bullying best friend and into a club where kids are
Ages 8–12
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