Ages 8-12

This collective biography introduces readers to 50 LGBTQ+ achievers from centuries ago to the present day, from countries around the world, and from fields as diverse as sports, science, the arts, political organizing, and more!

Ages 4-8

Queer collaborators Ellison and Silver tell the story of the friendship and the challenges shared by real-life activists Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, including their participation in the Stonewall Rebellion and their efforts to shelter homeless LGBTQ+ youth. The book’s back matter contains a glossary, historical context, and a discussion guide with additional resources.

Ages 4-8

True You is a collage of words and images of children with a variety of backgrounds and gender identities, recorded and photographed with their parents’ permission. The kids share their experiences of gender and remind readers that, as one of them puts it, “There are different ways to show and be who you are.”

Ages 8-12

After a bit of a rocky start at Camp QUILTBAG, an inclusive retreat for queer and trans kids, Abigail and Kai make a pact to help each other find their footing, all while navigating crushes, their queer identities, and a competition pitting cabin against cabin.

Ages 8-12

Two young witches – Delpha, whose family is facing financial troubles, and Katybird, who is intersex – team up to save their Appalachian community from an undead menace.

Ages 10 and up

As a young child, Felix was accidentally fused with a hyper-intelligent alien creature. Now that he’s thirteen, he faces a scientific procedure that could either separate them or end their lives… and he still hasn’t been able to approach the boy he likes. His blog, as captured in Bunker’s delightfully original debut novel, chronicles his experience of family, love, and extra-dimensional companionship, as he counts down to the day that his life will change, one way or another.

Ages 8-12

Seventh-grader Joy is thrilled to participate in cheerleading at her Texas school, but faces transphobic backlash when she is outed against her will.

Ages 8-12

Sixteen creators contribute stories and art to this anthology in celebration of the LGBTQ+ experience.

Ages 10 and up

With the beginning of middle school approaching, Bug is haunted by grief over a beloved relative’s passing, by questions about gender identity, and perhaps even by a ghost. Lukoff’s first novel for middle-grade readers was recognized as a National Book Award finalist, a Newbery Honor book, and a Stonewall Award winner.

Ages 8-12

Princess Sadie is prepared to stay trapped in her tower forever… until another princess, the dashing Amira, sweeps her into an adventure that will lead them toward their own happy ending.

Ages 9-12

Frankie, a nonbinary middle schooler, becomes the human champion for a secret order of magical dogs.

Ages 10 and up

Val’s autism and her fascination with the paranormal have always made her an outsider, but at least she can rely on her bond with aspiring witch Lanie (who came out as trans soon after they became friends). But when their experiment with the occult backfires horribly, the girls and their circle of outcasts must face a supernatural being tied to their town’s history, and rely on each other more than ever before.

Ages 5-8

Charly searches for a Halloween costume that reflects their nonbinary identity.

Ages 3-6

After hearing stories of the adventures that her Grandad and his partner once enjoyed together, a young girl convinces Grandad to dust off his old camper and find happiness in a visit to the seaside, even though Gramps is gone.

Ages 4-8

In this re-imagining of a classic children’s song, the words of a Drag Storytime organizer, along with de Rios’ cheerful illustrations, invite young readers (and, perhaps, aspiring performers!) to pose, twirl, and express their most fabulous selves.

Ages 6-8

Violet tries to summon the courage to deliver a valentine to her classmate, Mira, in this sweet story about the exhilaration of new love.

Ages 3-5

A rhyming alphabet book follows a family through the excitement of a Pride festival and the search for their runaway dog.

Ages 4-8

Ari, Rachel, and Uncle Lior walk through their neighborhood on their way to an outdoor party, meeting different friends who identify in different ways, as Ari tries to figure out which pronouns feel right on that day.