Pride for Kids
The experiences of LGBTQIA+ children 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 LGBTQIA+ rights movement. (Updated June 2025)
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Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Picture book: A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent.
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Rabbit Chase
Graphic novel: Aimée, a non-binary Anishinaabe middle-schooler, has been bullied and isolated since sharing about their non-binary identity. Aimée is on a school field trip to offer gifts to the water spirits who protect the land but they wander off and find themself in an alternate dimension. This coming of age story inspired by Alice in Wonderland captures Aimée's experience of self discovery.
Format: Graphic Novel
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In Search of Superpowers
Chapter Book
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Snapdragon
Graphic Novel: This story about the importance of community centers around Snap, a middle school student who has just met Jacks, the town witch. But Jacks appears to be a crocks wearing, older woman who sells roadkill online. As Snap gets to know Jacks she realizes that Jacks just might be magic and connected to her family’s past.
Format: Graphic Novel
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If You're A Drag Queen and You Know It
Picture book: Drag queens sing verses of this popular song that encourage everyone to express their fabulousness by singing, posing, and twirling along.
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Too Bright to See
Chapter book: In the summer before middle school, eleven-year-old Bug must contend with best friend Moira suddenly caring about clothes, makeup, and boys; a ghost haunting; and the truth about Bug's gender identity.
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Cuando amamos cantamos
Picture book: A reclamation of the Mexican serenata tradition, follow the story of a young boy who asks his father if there is a song for a boy who loves a boy. Bilingual: Spanish/English.
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'Twas the Night Before Pride
Picture book: A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride in a historical perspective--honoring those in the LBGTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality.
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Bathe the Cat
Picture book: Dad has posted a list of chores for the family to do before grandma comes, including bathing the cat; but the cat does not want a bath, so she mixes up the instructions, and soon the family is mowing the floor, vacuuming the lawn, mopping the baby--and the house is in chaos.
Format: Book
Availability: All copies in use
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