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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
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Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World
Ashley Herring Blake
After a tornado destroys her home, Ivy searches for her lost notebook of secret drawings while trying to find the courag
Ages 8–12
The Henna Wars
Adiba Jaigirdar
Rival henna businesses spark a high-stakes school competition where Nishat must balance a complicated crush with the fig
Ages 13–18
LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field
Alex Jackson Nelson, Kirstin Cronn-Mills
From World Cup stars to Olympic legends, see how trailblazing athletes and their allies are changing the rules to ensure
Ages 11–15
Wayward Children #1
Every Heart a Doorway
Seanan McGuire
Nancy returns from a magical land to find a house full of children desperate to go back to their own worlds, only to dis
Ages 14–18
Flamer
Mike Curato
Aiden Navarro navigates the pressure of summer camp, dealing with bullies and his feelings for Elias while trying to fin
Ages 13–18
Queer Minds
Katy Lees
Centuries of history unfold through the stories of gender-diverse people in the UK, tracing how medicine and activism ha
Ages 12–18
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!
Joy Michael Ellison
Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson show what it means to be brave and kind while fighting for a world where everyone ca
Ages 5–10
What Happened to Lani Garver
Carol Plum-Ucci
For teens navigating the pressure to be perfect while hiding personal struggles like illness, eating disorders, or the f
Ages 14–18
STEM Icons
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History
Moni Singh
For students who want to see themselves in the world of science and innovation, this book celebrates the brilliance and
Ages 8–14
Tales from Beyond the Rainbow
Pete Jordi Wood
For the child who wants to see themselves reflected in classic lore, these reimagined tales celebrate love and identity
Ages 8–14
Russel Middlebrook #1
Geography Club
Brent Hartinger
A group of high schoolers forms a fake, boring club to hide a real community where they can safely navigate the treacher
Ages 13–18
Speak Up!
Confronting LGBTQ+ Discrimination
Avery Elizabeth Hurt
A supportive guide for children navigating LGBTQ+ identity or seeking to become active allies in the face of discriminat
Ages 10–14
Playmates
Jane Tanner
For the child who finds magic in their toys and comfort in quiet, imaginative play, this gentle story celebrates the sec
Ages 2–5
Discworld #31
Monstrous Regiment
Terry Pratchett
Polly Perks disguises herself as a soldier to find her lost brother, only to end up in a makeshift regiment with a coffe
Ages 12–18
Tyler Oakley
Anita Louise McCormick
For the digital-native teen looking to turn their creative passion into a career while staying true to their identity an
Ages 10–15
Only Mostly Devastated
Sophie Gonzales
A perfect summer romance turns into a high school nightmare when Ollie’s dream guy reappears at his new school as a clos
Ages 13–18
4th Grade History: Ancient Civilizations
Baby Professor
Trace the long history of gender-variant behavior and third genders from ancient records to the modern coining of the wo
Ages 9–11
How It All Blew Up
Arvin Ahmadi
For the teenager navigating the intersection of faith, family, and identity while finding the courage to live authentica
Ages 14–18
The Bone Doll's Twin (The Tamír Triad, #1)
Lynn Flewelling
In a kingdom cursed by plague and war, a princess is hidden in male form by dark magic to protect her from a usurper kin
Ages 14–18
SuperMutant Magic Academy
Jillian Tamaki
Even with paranormal powers and world-ending cats, the students at this school are mostly worried about unrequited crush
Ages 14–18
The Misfits #2
Totally Joe
James Howe
Joe writes his way from A to Z, uncovering his own voice while dealing with middle school bullies and his identity as a
Ages 10–14
Riverside #2
The Privilege of the Sword
Ellen Kushner
Katherine arrives in Riverside expecting ballrooms, but her eccentric uncle hands her a sword instead, thrusting her int
Ages 14–18
The Ship We Built
Lexie Bean
Rowan releases secrets into the sky via balloon-borne letters, searching for a connection while struggling with a painfu
Ages 10–14
Queer: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens
Kathy Belge, Marke Bieschke
For teens exploring their LGBTQ identity, this guide offers practical advice on coming out, finding community, and navig
Ages 13–18
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