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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out

441 books

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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

A wakes up in a new body every single day, but everything changes when they inhabit a boy named Justin and fall for his

Ages 14–18

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

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

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

For teens exploring their identity while navigating complex loyalties, this high-stakes spy thriller mirrors the feeling

Ages 14–18

I'll Give You the Sun

Jandy Nelson

Jude and Noah are inseparable twins until a tragic fallout leaves them silenced and drifting apart in this luminous stor

Ages 14–18

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

Lone Star in Jersey

Gina Harris, Anne Key

Two students starting over in a New Jersey school find comfort in a new friendship, but they must decide if they are rea

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

This Day in June

Gayle E. Pitman

Vibrant illustrations capture the exuberant energy of a Pride parade, inviting everyone to share in a day of community,

Ages 3–8

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

10,000 Dresses

Marcus Ewert

For the child who feels their inner identity doesn't match how others see them, or who finds joy in creative expression

Ages 4–8

When Aidan Became a Brother

Kyle Lukoff

For children processing big family changes or exploring their own identity, this story follows a transgender boy prepari

Ages 4–8

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

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

Remarkable Lives: A Cultural Portrait

James Baldwin: Groundbreaking Author and Civil Rights Activist

Susan Henneberg

Follow the life of an author who channeled his experiences with racism and his identity as a gay man into powerful liter

Ages 10–14

Point-Counterpoint

LGBTQ+ Discrimination

Rachael Morlock

For the teenager navigating a world of complex social issues, this guide explains the history and ongoing impact of syst

Ages 12–18

Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun

Jonny Garza Villa

A secret long-distance romance through a screen suddenly becomes very real, forcing Julian to decide if he is ready for

Ages 14–18

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

John Green, David Levithan

Two different boys with the same name find their lives intersecting in unexpected ways in this groundbreaking story of i

Ages 14–18

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