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Books for Queer Joy & Queer Love
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Almost Flying
Jake Maia Arlow
For the middle grader navigating their first crush and the courage it takes to be themselves, both on a roller coaster a
Ages 10–14
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
The Dress in the Window
Robert Tregoning
A young boy works hard at his chores to save up for the beautiful red dress he saw in a shop window, dreaming of the per
Ages 4–8
Daddy's Roommate
Michael Willhoite
A young boy shares the everyday joys of his father's new home, from doing chores and eating meals to playing and living
Ages 3–8
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
Sewing the Rainbow: A Story about Gilbert Baker
Gayle E. Pitman
Gilbert Baker leaves his gray hometown for the sparkle of San Francisco, where he sews a rainbow of fabric into a global
Ages 4–9
The Last Hours #2
Chain of Iron
Cassandra Clare
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations and the confusing blur between friendship and first love
Ages 14–18
LGBTQ Young Adult Fiction A Critical Survey, 1970s-2010s
Caren J. Town
For educators and librarians, this critical survey analyzes LGBTQ young adult fiction from the 1970s to the 2010s, provi
Ode to My First Car
Robin Gow
While working at a nursing home to pay for car repairs, Claire finds an unexpected mirror for her own life in the storie
Ages 14–18
Everything Glittered
Robin Talley
For the teenager navigating the intense complexities of close friendships, hidden identities, and the weight of secrets
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
The Dark Artifices #3
Queen of Air and Darkness
Cassandra Clare
With the Shadow World on the brink of civil war, Julian and Emma must journey to the Courts of Faerie to stop a deadly c
Ages 14–18
Wilder Girls
Rory Power
For teens grappling with high-stakes isolation and intense friendships, this atmospheric thriller explores survival when
Ages 14–18
The Assassin's Guide #1
The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting
Natalie C. Parker
Tru flees into the night with a baby strapped to her chest, using her hidden, indestructible skin to survive assassins w
Ages 14–18
Love & Other Carnivorous Plants
Florence Gonsalves
Struggling through a chaotic freshman year at Harvard, Danny grapples with an eating disorder and a new romance while tr
Ages 15–18
Your Parents Love You
Your Daddies Love You!
P. Pennington
For children in two-dad families who want to see their own daily routines reflected in a story filled with warmth, reass
Ages 2–6
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
Ash #1
Ash
Malinda Lo
Grieving her father, Ash finds herself torn between a dangerous fairy's dark promise and a growing love for the King's H
Ages 12–18
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
Euphoria Kids
Alison Evans
Magic hums through the woods where Babs turns invisible and Iris grows from a seed, leading three queer friends into a d
Ages 14–18
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
Happy Pride Parade with Two Dads
Ankita G.
For the child curious about Pride Month or growing up in an LGBTQ+ family. This joyful story celebrates community, diver
Ages 3–7
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