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Queer Joy & Queer Love
Books for Queer Joy & Queer Love
21 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
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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
Heartstopper #3
Heartstopper: Volume 3
Alice Oseman
Nick and Charlie navigate their new relationship and the challenges of coming out to their friends during a romantic sch
Ages 12–18
Snapdragon
Kat Leyh
A girl befriends an internet-savvy town witch to save baby opossums and uncovers a magical connection to her family's pa
Ages 10–14
Renegade Girls: A Queer Tale of Romance and Rabble-Rousing
Nora Neus
Seventeen-year-old Nell goes undercover in 19th-century New York to expose harsh factory conditions alongside a trailbla
Ages 12–18
The Prince and the Dressmaker
Jen Wang
Prince Sebastian leads a double life as a Parisian fashion icon while his secret weapon, dressmaker Frances, wonders if
Ages 12–18
Raina Telgemeier Graphic Novels
Drama
Raina Telgemeier
Callie trades the spotlight for the stage crew, but managing carpentry and uncooperative teammates is nothing compared t
Ages 10–14
Pardalita
Joana Estrela
For the teenager beginning to notice the flutter of a first crush and the quiet realization of their own queer identity.
Ages 12–18
Check, Please! #1
Check, Please!: #Hockey
Ngozi Ukazu
Eric Bittle, a vlogging, baking, former figure skater, faces the challenge of college hockey and a crush on his captain.
Ages 12–18
How to Love: A Guide to Feelings & Relationships for Everyone
Alex Norris
For the teenager navigating the messy world of crushes, consent, and identity. A witty graphic guide that answers big qu
Ages 12–18
Upstaged
Robin Easter
Final bows and secret crushes collide at theater camp as Ash manages a huge production while trying not to drift away fr
Ages 8–12
President of the Anime Club
Stephanie Evangelista Fukuda
Cherie finds her place in high school through a shared love of anime, navigating new friendships and first crushes when
Ages 12–18
Dungeon Critters #1
Dungeon Critters
Natalie Riess, Sara Goetter
A brave squad of animal companions journeys through haunted dungeons and high society balls to stop a sinister botanical
Ages 8–12
Go With the Flow #2
Look on the Bright Side
Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann
Best friends Brit and Christine navigate the highs and lows of high school, from secret crushes and misunderstandings to
Ages 12–18
Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World
Pénélope Bagieu
Meet thirty indomitable women, from famous explorers to hidden revolutionaries, who used their wit and spirit to change
Ages 12–18
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Modern Retelling of Little Women
Rey Terciero
The March sisters are back in this modern graphic novel retelling, navigating school, family, and growing up in the 21st
Ages 9–14
Hello Sunshine
Keezy Young
For the teen moving to a new home who feels out of place or is navigating the bittersweet sparks of a first romance whil
Ages 12–18
The Witch Boy #3
The Midwinter Witch
Molly Knox Ostertag
For the child navigating how to stay true to themselves while honoring family traditions and evolving friendships.
Ages 8–12
Fangs and All
Tas Mukanik
For the child navigating a big life change or feeling like an outsider, this story explores finding your footing when ev
Ages 8–12
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Deya Muniz
For the teen navigating the pressure of societal expectations and the courage it takes to live authentically while findi
Ages 10–16
On a Sunbeam
Tillie Walden
A crew traveling through deep space repairs crumbling structures while Mia reflects on a mysterious past love from her b
Ages 12–18
Match Point!
Maddie Gallegos
For the child feeling the weight of high expectations, this story shows how to find joy in your own path while navigatin
Ages 8–12
