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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
441 books
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9–12
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Speaking Out: LGBTQ Youth Stand Up
Steve Berman
For the teenager looking for a sense of belonging and the courage to be themselves after coming out.
Ages 12–18
Orca Soundings
Blood Sport
Tash McAdam
Determined to prove his sister was murdered, Jason infiltrates a boxing gym and finds a surprising sense of belonging wh
Ages 13–18
Kapaemahu
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
For children exploring what it means to be more than one thing, this legend celebrates the beauty of diverse spirits and
Ages 4–10
My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan
Seth Rudetsky
Justin navigates the awkward world of sophomore year with a plan to get popular and land a date with his straight crush.
Ages 13–17
The Book of Sisters
Katie Nelson, Olivia Meikle
For the child who needs a reminder that the bond between sisters can change the world, whether through friendship, rival
Ages 8–14
Pedro & Daniel
Federico Erebia
For the teen navigating the complexities of identity and brotherhood while facing systemic hurdles and family expectatio
Ages 14–18
Molly's Tuxedo
Vicki Johnson
For the child who feels most like themselves in clothes that don't fit traditional expectations: a story about the joy o
Ages 4–8
Pink is Just a Color and so is Blue
Niki Bhatia
For the child who feels pressured to fit into traditional roles, this book celebrates the freedom to choose what you lov
Ages 3–7
Queer History A to Z
Robin Stevenson
For the child curious about why we celebrate Pride or how people have fought for the right to be themselves through the
Ages 6–10
The Mystery of the Monarchs
Barb Rosenstock
For the child exploring who they are or feeling like they don't quite fit the mold others have cast for them.
Ages 8–12
Cemetery Boys #1
Cemetery Boys
Aiden Thomas
For the teen seeking to be seen for who they truly are while navigating the weight of family tradition and the ache of n
Ages 13–18
The Porcupine of Truth
Bill Konigsberg
Two teenagers from very different backgrounds flee their difficult family lives and head out on a road trip to discover
Ages 14–18
Jacob #2
Jacob's School Play: Starring He, She, and They
Ian Hoffman, Sarah Hoffman
For the child who is noticing different ways people express themselves and needs a gentle introduction to using they and
Ages 4–8
Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating
Adiba Jaigirdar
Hani and Ishu are two girls from different backgrounds who decide to start a fake relationship to solve their own person
Ages 12–18
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
Little People, Big Dreams
Alan Turing
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child who feels like an outsider because they think differently. This gentle biography celebrates how unique min
Ages 4–8
Too Bright to See
Kyle Lukoff
While Bug's friend Moira obsesses over makeup and boys, a ghost in Bug's Vermont house begins sending messages that reve
Ages 10–14
Gender Binary Is a Big Lie, The: Infinite Identities Around the World
Lee Wind
Take a global journey through history to see the diverse and vibrant ways different cultures have understood and celebra
Ages 12–18
Just Being Fred
Julia Coldicott
Fred looks like a frog to everyone else, but inside he knows he is a duck, leading him on a gentle journey of self-accep
Ages 3–7
Doing It Right
Bronwen Pardes
For the teenager navigating the complex world of growing up, body changes, and healthy relationships with honest, medica
Ages 12–18
Calvin
JR Ford, Vanessa Ford
For the child who is ready to share their true self with the world. A gentle story about a transgender boy's transition
Ages 4–8
Hard Love #2
Love & Lies
Ellen Wittlinger
Sixteen-year-old John searches for a sense of belonging as he navigates a complicated new connection with a fellow outsi
Ages 14–18
Ziggy Stardust & Me
James Brandon
For the teenager navigating the pressure to change who they are while finding hope and healing in the transformative pow
Ages 14–18
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