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Books for LGBTQ+ Families for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for LGBTQ+ Families for Ages 12–18

As your teenager navigates the complex process of forming their own identity, seeing diverse family structures reflected in their reading helps normalize their world and validates their personal experiences. These thirty four books offer nuanced perspectives on LGBTQ plus households, providing the deeper emotional resonance and sophisticated themes that teens crave as they move toward adulthood. Your child will find stories here that mirror the beauty and occasional tension of growing up in a modern family.

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The Science of Being Angry

For the child who experiences sudden, overwhelming bursts of anger and wants to understand why their brain and body reac

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Anna and the French Kiss #2

Lola and the Boy Next Door

Stephanie Perkins

Lola's vibrant San Francisco life is upended when the boy who once broke her heart moves back in next door, bringing old

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Saving Montgomery Sole

For the teen who feels like an outsider, navigating the friction of small-town life, diverse family dynamics, and the se

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ND Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh

River monsters, magic, and myths await five girls at a summer camp that is anything but average as they trade canoe padd

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The campers at Miss Qiunzella’s are preparing for a massive competition when a literal Moon Pirate arrives to join the c

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The Eldest Curses #2

The Lost Book of the White

Cassandra Clare, Wesley Chu

For teens exploring how to balance high stakes responsibilities with personal identity and modern family life, even when

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The Upside of Unrequited

Becky Albertalli

Molly Peskin-Suso is an expert at distant crushes, but stepping into the world of real dating feels impossibly risky whe

Cover of True Colors

The Lumberjanes must work together to reclaim their identities after a group of magical, shape-shifting Pookas tries to

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The List of Things That Will Not Change

Everything is changing as Bea’s father prepares to marry his boyfriend, but a special list helps her hold onto the thing

Cover of The Best Man

For children navigating the shift to middle school and looking for positive male role models while their world and bodie

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The Accidental Adventures of India McAllister #1

The Accidental Adventures of India McAllister

Charlotte Agell

For the child navigating the complexities of a blended family, this story offers a gentle way to process divorce and the

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The Last Hope in Hopetown

When her adoptive vampire mother suddenly falls ill, Sophie risks everything on a high-stakes heist to find a cure and s

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Diversity and Inclusion

LGBTQ+ Families

For the middle-grade reader curious about the many ways people build families, this guide explores LGBTQ+ households wit

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Different Kinds of Fruit

For the child navigating shifting family dynamics and the complexity of identity, this story offers a tender look at wha

Cover of 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

Cover of Between Mom and Jo

Between Mom and Jo

Julie Anne Peters

Nick finds himself caught in the middle of his two moms' marital problems, struggling to keep his family together during

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The Incredible Magic of Being

Kathryn Erskine

Nine-year-old Julian uses his unique uni-sense to navigate life in Maine, trying to heal his grumpy sister and a neighbo

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To Night Owl from Dogfish

Holly Goldberg Sloan, Meg Wolitzer

For the child navigating a changing family dynamic or making a long-distance friend. This heartwarming story explores ho

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The Last Firefox #1

The Last Firefox

For the child who struggles with 'what-ifs' and anxiety, this magical adventure shows how protecting something small can

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Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea

Ashley Herring Blake

For the child navigating the waves of grief after losing a parent, this moving story explores how to find magic and heal

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The House on Sunrise Lagoon #1

Sam Makes a Splash

Sam races to save her family's boat business and secure her place among her siblings before her mothers sell everything

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Dangerous Angels #1

Francesca Lia Block

Weetzie Bat and her eclectic group of friends navigate life and love through a series of wild, dreamlike adventures in L

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