LGBTQ+ Books for Kids and Families
The experiences of LGBTQ+ kids and families are captured in this list comprised of picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Informational books are also included and span a variety of topics that include gender identity and the LGBTQ+ rights movement. (Updated June 2022)
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True You
Easy nonfiction: This affirming and inclusive photographic picture book offers a celebratory and informative look at kids and their wide-ranging gender identities.
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A Song for the Unsung
Nonfiction/biography: Every movement has its unsung heroes: individuals who work in the background without acknowledgement. One of those unsung heroes was at the center of some of the most pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement. That hero was a quiet man, a gay Black man. He was Bayard Rustin.
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My Paati's Saris
Picture book: A Tamil boy explores his love for his grandmother and her colorful sari collection in this tale of expressing your true self.
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Phoenix Gets Greater
Picture book: Phoenix loves to play with dolls and marvel at pretty fabrics. Most of all, he loves to dance--whether it's ballet or Pow Wow dancing. Not everyone understands Phoenix, but his mom and brother are proud of him. With their help, Phoenix learns about Two Spirit/Niizh Manidoowag people in Anishinaabe culture and just how special he is.
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Grandad's Pride
Picture book: After Milly discovers a pride flag in Grandad's attic, she and Grandad are motivated by the past to start a pride parade in their small town. Activism and celebration go hand in hand, as the town gathers to help build a world where everyone is proud to be themselves.
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Camp Quiltbag
Chapter book: Abigail and Kai are both attending Camp QUILTBAG, an inclusive retreat for queer and trans kids. After a rocky start, the two campers promise to help each other find their footing, all while navigating crushes, their queer identities, and a camp competition.
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Tegan and Sara Junior High
Graphic novel: From indie-pop twin-sister duo Tegan and Sara comes a middle grade graphic novel that explores growing up, coming out, and finding yourself through music and sisterhood.
Format: Book
Availability: On order
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Almost Flying
Chapter book: In this Stonewall Honor book, a week-long amusement park road trip becomes a true roller coaster of emotion when Dalia realizes she has more-than-friend feelings for her new bestie.
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King and the Dragonflies
Chapter book: When King’s brother Khalid dies unexpectedly, he’s left reeling with Khalid’s final advice to end his friendship with his best friend over rumors that he’s gay.
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The Pronoun Book
Nonfiction: A fun and beautifully illustrated book that celebrates gender diversity through educating young children on pronouns. The book teaches pronoun etiquette, why it is important, and how it relates to us. It covers they/them pronouns, trans and non-binary identities, and neo-pronouns with a dedicated section for adults.
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