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Books for Queer Joy & Queer Love
97 books
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Lumberjanes #4
Ghost Cabin
Mariko Tamaki
Mal and Molly stumble upon a hidden cabin full of ghosts, leading the Roanoke campers into one final supernatural myster
Ages 8–12
Answers in the Pages
David Levithan
When a school book assignment causes a town-wide scandal, Donovan and his classmates must decide when to stay quiet and
Ages 8–13
Lumberjanes #3
Band Together
ND Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh
River monsters, magic, and myths await five girls at a summer camp that is anything but average as they trade canoe padd
Ages 8–14
Lumberjanes (Novels) #3
The Good Egg
Mariko Tamaki
Summer camp at Roanoke cabin gets wild when young Ripley finds an abandoned egg and must protect it from a group of dete
Ages 8–12
Lumberjanes #2
The Moon Is Up
Mariko Tamaki
The campers at Miss Qiunzella’s are preparing for a massive competition when a literal Moon Pirate arrives to join the c
Ages 8–12
Poppy's Question
Nicole Melleby
A confusing spelling lesson about the letter Q prompts Poppy to find her voice and ask her teacher big questions about h
Ages 4–8
Julián #1
Julián Is a Mermaid
Jessica Love
Julián transforms a yellow curtain into a tail and a fern into a crown as he dreams of the magic and joy found in being
Ages 3–8
Lumberjanes #2
True Colors
Lilah Sturges
The Lumberjanes must work together to reclaim their identities after a group of magical, shape-shifting Pookas tries to
Ages 8–12
Love the World
Todd Parr
Vibrant colors and playful illustrations celebrate everything from trees and bees to taking a stand, showing how simple
Ages 3–6
Wings of Fire #13
The Poison Jungle
Tui T. Sutherland
Deep in the jungle, Sundew the LeafWing hunts for a way to defeat her enemies, only to find an ancient secret that puts
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 4–8
Riley Reynolds #1
Riley Reynolds Conquers Spring Cleaning
Jay Albee
Riley organizes a giant neighborhood sale in South Philly, finding a creative way to declutter their room without losing
Ages 6–9
The List of Things That Will Not Change
Rebecca Stead
Everything is changing as Bea’s father prepares to marry his boyfriend, but a special list helps her hold onto the thing
Ages 8–12
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 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
Lumberjanes #4
Lumberjanes: Campfire Songs
Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Kat Leyh
Summer camp takes a supernatural turn when a group of scouts encounters strange creatures and unexplained phenomena in t
Ages 8–14
Lumberjanes
Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy
Chynna Clugston Flores
A group of scouts encounters strange creatures and supernatural phenomena while spending their summer at a camp full of
Ages 8–12
Lumberjanes
The Infernal Compass
Lilah Sturges
A group of scouts at summer camp encounters strange supernatural phenomena and mysterious creatures in this celebrated c
Ages 8–12
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
Two Dads
Carolyn Robertson
For the child curious about different family structures, this rhyming story celebrates the daily joys and deep bonds of
Ages 3–7
In Our Mothers' House
Patricia Polacco
Follow the heartwarming traditions and everyday milestones of a family with two mothers as they build a life filled with
Ages 5–9
Love Rules
Andrea Melvin, Dave Eaton, Michael Clark Jr.
For children processing the concept of adoption or foster care, this story celebrates the beautiful variety of families
Ages 4–8
Queer Heroes
Arabelle Sicardi
Meet 53 icons like Freddie Mercury and Frida Kahlo who changed the world. These vibrant biographies celebrate LGBTQ+ pio
Ages 8–12
Hurricane Child
Kacen Callender
Caroline must brave a literal hurricane and a stalking spirit to find her missing mother on the island of St. Thomas whi
Ages 8–12
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