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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
Forgive-Me-Not
Mari Costa
An adversarial encounter between a changeling princess and her fey replacement turns into an arduous journey of mutual u
Ages 13–18
The Hills of Estrella Roja
Ashley Robin Franklin
For the teen navigating the heavy fog of loss while searching for their place in the world and the courage to embrace a
Ages 14–18
Lords of Arcadia #3
The Unseen Tempest
John Goode, J.G. Morgan
For the teen discovering their own inner power while looking for a community where they truly belong, even when the worl
Ages 12–17
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
Imogen, Obviously
Becky Albertalli
Self-proclaimed ally Imogen Scott begins to question her own identity when she pretends to be her best friend's ex-girlf
Ages 14–18
Another Dimension of Us
Mike Albo
For teens searching for a sense of belonging while navigating their identity and the weight of history in an ever-changi
Ages 14–18
The Darkest Part of the Forest
Holly Black
For the teen who feels they must be the protector of their family while navigating the blurred lines between reality and
Ages 12–18
Don't Let the Forest In
C.G. Drews
Andrew’s macabre stories are coming to life and killing anyone close to his best friend. The two must hunt the monsters
Ages 14–18
Who Was?
Who Is Elton John?
Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ
A young boy named Reginald trades his classical piano training for rock and roll, eventually becoming a global superstar
Ages 8–12
A Prince Among Pirates #1
A Prince Among Pirates
Katie Abdou
Fleeing a stiff life of ballroom etiquette and an arranged marriage, a headstrong nobleman finds unexpected freedom and
Ages 14–18
Ask the Passengers
A.S. King
Astrid Jones sends silent love to the passengers in airplanes overhead, seeking a connection she can't find in a town th
Ages 14–18
Aristotle and Dante #2
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Aristotle and Dante navigate the final year of high school and a secret love while the outside world is shaped by the he
Ages 14–18
More Than this
Patrick Ness
For the teen grappling with existential questions or the weight of past mistakes. This profound story explores what it m
Ages 14–18
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
Joyful Song: A Naming Story
Lesléa Newman
Experience the warmth of community and the excitement of a new arrival as Zachary walks to the synagogue for his baby si
Ages 4–8
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
The Devouring Gray #2
The Deck of Omens
Christine Lynn Herman
For the teenager grappling with a complicated family legacy or the heavy weight of secrets. This story explores how to h
Ages 14–18
How to Find a Missing Girl
Victoria Wlosok
With only thirty days before she faces legal consequences, Iris launches a desperate amateur investigation into a string
Ages 14–18
Dive
Stacey Donovan
Fifteen-year-old Virginia feels her world fracturing after her dog is injured, her father is struck by a mystery illness
Ages 14–18
Becoming a Queen
Dan Clay
Mark turns to the world of drag and a purple princess dress to find his strength and heal his heart after an unthinkable
Ages 14–18
It's Our Prom (So Deal With It)
Julie Anne Peters
Planning an alternative prom is hard enough without a massive unrequited crush on your best friend making every connecti
Ages 14–18
Drag Queen Story Hour
If You're a Drag Queen and You Know It
Lil Miss Hot Mess
Join fabulous drag queens in a sing-along to the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It," winking, shaking, and twirli
Ages 4–8
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