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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
441 books
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9–12
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Frankie & Bug
Gayle Forman
For the child navigating a lonely summer or questioning why people treat others differently, this story celebrates the p
Ages 8–12
Different Kinds of Fruit
Kyle Lukoff
For the child navigating shifting family dynamics and the complexity of identity, this story offers a tender look at wha
Ages 10–14
Tonight We Rule the World
Zack Smedley
For the teen navigating the pressure of public perception and digital rumors while finding the courage to embrace their
Ages 14–18
Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Misadventure
Lewis Hancox
Lewis Hancox shares the highs and lows of growing up transgender in the 2000s in this award-shortlisted graphic memoir.
Ages 14–18
From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea
Kai Cheng Thom
For the child who feels they do not fit into simple boxes, this lyrical story celebrates the beauty of being everything
Ages 3–8
No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves
Lee Wind
For the teen or young adult exploring the history of identity and the courageous lives of LGBTQ+ figures throughout time
Ages 12–18
It Feels Good To Be Yourself
Theresa Thorn
For the child exploring their own identity or noticing the diversity of their friends, this book offers a clear, affirmi
Ages 4–8
Dark and Deepest Red
Anna-Marie McLemore
For the teen navigating the weight of family secrets and the fear of being seen as different while discovering their own
Ages 12–18
The Best at It
Maulik Pancholy
A young Indian American boy navigates the pressures of middle school and his own identity while learning what it truly m
Ages 8–12
Beating Heart Baby
Lio Min
Santi and Suwa find themselves drawn together by music, anime, and a mysterious shared past that resurfaces just as they
Ages 14–18
Were I Not a Girl: The Inspiring and True Story of Dr. James Barry
Lisa Robinson
For the child who feels they don't quite fit the expectations of others, this biography of a pioneering 19th century sur
Ages 4–9
A High Five for Glenn Burke
Phil Bildner
Silas Wade finds his own place in the world through the history of Glenn Burke, the trailblazing baseball player who inv
Ages 10–14
Don't Look Now
Ed Briant
For the teen or young adult exploring identity and self-expression, this campy tribute to sci-fi explores the freedom of
Ages 14–18
Rough, Tough Charley
Verla Kay
Rhyming verses follow the fearless Charley Parkhurst, an orphan who outran expectations to become a respected stagecoach
Ages 5–9
When You Call My Name
Tucker Shaw
For the teenager seeking to understand queer history and the power of finding community during the 1990s HIV/AIDS crisis
Ages 14–18
Swimming in the Monsoon Sea
Shyam Selvadurai
Amrith’s quiet summer in Sri Lanka is upended when a cousin arrives from Canada, sparking a whirlwind of first love and
Ages 12–17
Soldier's Secret
Sheila Solomon Klass
Deborah Sampson disguises herself as Robert Shirtliff to fight in the Continental Army, serving for over a year before h
Ages 9–12
The Moon Within
Aida Salazar
For the child navigating the confusing arrival of puberty and wanting to honor their heritage while finding their own vo
Ages 8–12
Transgender Lives
Kirstin Cronn-Mills
For teens exploring their own identity or seeking to understand the experiences of others, this nonfiction guide provide
Ages 12–18
Coming Out Together: Memoirs on the LGBTQ+ Experience
Shannon Ronan
For individuals seeking courage and community while navigating the journey of sharing their LGBTQ+ identity with family,
Ages 14–18
The Honeys
Ryan La Sala
Searching for the truth about his sister's death, Mars enters a summer academy where toxic traditions and terrifying sec
Ages 14–18
Deliver Us from Evie
M. E. Kerr
For families navigating the complex emotions that arise when a sibling or child comes out in a small-town or traditional
Ages 13–18
The Jigsaw Jungle
Kristin Levine
A daughter begins to piece together the complicated truth about her family's past when she uncovers a long-hidden secret
Ages 8–12
Jack (Not Jackie)
Erica Silverman
For siblings navigating changes in identity, this gentle story helps children understand and embrace a brother or sister
Ages 4–8
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