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Books for Queer Joy & Queer Love
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Nico di Angelo Adventures #2
The Court of the Dead
Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro
Demigods Nico, Will, and Hazel must protect Underworld monsters seeking refuge at Camp Jupiter when a dark force begins
Ages 10–14
What a Desi Girl Wants
Sabina Khan
Returning to her father’s Indian palace for a royal wedding, Mehar must choose between exposing a social-climbing stepmo
Ages 13–18
Redwood and Ponytail
K.A. Holt
Two girls at opposite ends of the social spectrum find their world upended by a surprising connection that is as simple
Ages 10–14
How to Become a Planet
Nicole Melleby
Thirteen-year-old Pluto feels like a heavy black hole has replaced her old self, but a summer of new friendships helps h
Ages 9–13
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
Gay Club!
Simon James Green
Shade, scandals, and school politics erupt when an election for the LGBTQ+ Society president goes public and reveals eve
Ages 14–18
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
Heartside Bay #12
Winter Wonderland
Cathy Cole
Eve loves decorating Heartside Bay for a magazine shoot, but her girlfriend thinks it is superficial, forcing a choice b
Ages 12–17
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
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
A Touch Mortal #1
A Touch Mortal
Leah Clifford
For the teenager navigating deep feelings of isolation or the heavy weight of past mistakes while searching for a sense
Ages 14–18
Bathe the Cat
Alice B. McGinty
Perfect for families who find the chaos of cleaning day relatable, this hilarious story celebrates a joyful home where t
Ages 3–6
Marlon Bundo
A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo
Jill Twiss
Marlon Bundo is a lonely bunny living in the Vice President's house whose life changes forever when he meets another boy
Ages 4–8
What If It's Us #1
What If It's Us
Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera
When Arthur and Ben cross paths at a New York post office, they must decide if their meeting was a fluke or a sign that
Ages 14–18
That Inevitable Victorian Thing
E. K. Johnston
For the teenager navigating the pressure of family expectations while discovering their true identity, especially those
Ages 14–18
Ash #1
Huntress
Malinda Lo
Two seventeen-year-old girls embark on an unprecedented trek to the city of the Fairy Queen to heal a broken world and r
Ages 14–18
Jane, Unlimited
Kristin Cashore
Left directionless after her aunt's death, Jane visits a mysterious island mansion where five different paths for her fu
Ages 14–18
Jude Saves the World #2
Asking for a Friend
Ronnie Riley
Social anxiety leads Eden to invent three fake friends, but a surprise birthday party forces a desperate attempt to turn
Ages 8–12
Jude Saves the World #1
Jude Saves the World
Ronnie Riley
Twelve-year-old Jude faces the challenge of starting a Diversity Club to ensure every friend in their community has a sa
Ages 8–12
Kind Like Marsha: Learning from LGBTQ+ Leaders
Sarah Prager
Marsha P. Johnson and other courageous leaders show the way toward a more compassionate world by staying true to themsel
Ages 4–8
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina LaCour
For the child feeling the empty space left behind when a parent travels, this tender story validates the ache of missing
Ages 3–7
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