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Books for Queer Joy & Queer Love
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Remixed Classics #5
Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix
Anna-Marie McLemore
For the teen exploring the intersections of identity and heritage while longing to find where they truly belong in a wor
Ages 14–18
Better Nate Than Ever #2
Five, Six, Seven, Nate!
Tim Federle
Nate Foster finally lands a spot on Broadway as an understudy, but he must suddenly step into the spotlight when the lea
Ages 10–14
Pride
Robin Stevenson
For the child curious about LGBTQ+ history and seeking a sense of community through the joyful celebration of identity a
Ages 9–14
A Constellation of Minor Bears
Jen Ferguson
For the teenager navigating the complex trail of grief and family change after a sibling's life-altering injury. A raw l
Ages 14–18
Cheer Up!: Love and Pompoms
Crystal Frasier
For teens navigating the pressure to fit in while staying true to their identity, this graphic novel explores finding ac
Ages 14–18
Tango Makes Three, And
Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell
For the child curious about different kinds of families, this true story of two devoted penguin dads shows that love and
Ages 4–8
Hold Me Closer
David Levithan
For the teen embracing their authentic self and finding their spotlight. This vibrant musical-in-a-novel celebrates iden
Ages 14–18
Fresh Ink
Lamar Giles
For the teen seeking to see themselves and their world reflected in stories of joy, struggle, and identity by today's mo
Ages 12–18
All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages
Saundra Mitchell
For the teen seeking to see themselves in the tapestry of time, this collection proves that queer joy and identity have
Ages 14–18
The Weight of the Stars
K. Ancrum
For the teen feeling the heavy pull of longing and the search for belonging, this story explores the beauty of finding a
Ages 14–18
Guy Time
Sarah Weeks
For the child adjusting to life in two homes after a divorce and looking for ways to bond with their dad during their sc
Ages 8–12
Every Body Looking
Candice Iloh
Moving away to college finally gives Ana the space she needs to break free from a strict upbringing and find her own rhy
Ages 14–18
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
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series #1
The Road Trip
Melissa de la Cruz
Hit the open road with the cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series in this original novel inspired by the D
Ages 10–14
Glenn Burke, Game Changer: The Man Who Invented the High Five
Phil Bildner
Meet the barrier-breaking MLB player who faced deep discrimination with excellence and gave the world the high five as a
Ages 4–8
Forever Is Now
Mariama J. Lockington
After witnessing a violent false arrest, Sadie fights through paralyzing anxiety and agoraphobia to find her voice withi
Ages 14–18
Plenty of Hugs
Fran Manushkin
For parents seeking to surround their little ones with a sense of security and warmth. This rhyming story celebrates the
Ages 0–4
I'll Be the One
Lyla Lee
Skye is ready to take the K-pop world by storm, but she must first find the courage to stand up to her mother's expectat
Ages 13–18
Deepest Breath, The
Meg Grehan
Eleven-year-old Stevie feels a quiet, fluttery confusion over a crush on her classmate Chloe in this gentle story told t
Ages 9–12
Stay Gold
Tobly McSmith
Pony and Georgia navigate a spark of attraction complicated by hidden identities and the risks of opening up about the p
Ages 14–18
Love Is for Losers
Wibke Brueggemann
Phoebe is a cynical Londoner sworn off romance, but her diary captures the messy reality of friendship and her own bloss
Ages 14–18
Ravensong #1
Ravensong
Cayla Fay
Demi-god Neve has defended the mortal realm from demons for centuries, but everything changes when she falls for a human
Ages 14–18
Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom
Nina Varela
Shy loner Juniper finds her world transformed when she meets a magical princess and discovers her own hidden powers afte
Ages 8–12
Queerceañera
Alex Crespo
Joaquin prepares for his eighteenth birthday celebration and his first date in this joyful story of family, identity, an
Ages 13–18
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