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LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
422 books
By format:
Young Adult
(86)
Chapter Books
(70)
Graphic Novels
(27)
Middle Grade
(9)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
This is Our Rainbow: 16 Stories of Her, Him, Them and Us
Katherine Locke and Nicole Melleby, Eds.
For the child exploring their identity or looking for their community, this inclusive anthology offers 16 stories that c
Ages 8–12
Between Perfect and Real
Ray Stoeve
Dean is tired of the world mislabeling him. By stepping into the role of Romeo in the school play, he finally finds a wa
Ages 14–18
Trans+
Kathryn Gonzales, Karen Rayne
For the teen or young adult navigating the complexities of gender identity, this guide offers supportive insights on tra
Ages 12–18
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Saints Of Augustine
P. E. Ryan
For the teenager navigating the weight of family secrets and the quiet discovery of their own identity within a lifelong
Ages 14–18
Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope
Jodie Patterson
For the child who feels their outside doesn't match their inside. This story offers a gentle path for families to suppor
Ages 4–8
And Round Me Rings
Ann Spencer
For the young reader exploring their own identity or navigating the complexities of finding where they truly belong in a
Ages 8–12
Hopepunk
Preston Norton
When a sister flees to avoid a conversion camp, Hope starts an activist rock band to find her and fight for a world wher
Ages 14–18
Being Jazz
Jazz Jennings
Jazz Jennings shares her real-life journey of growing up transgender and finding the courage to live as her true self fr
Ages 12–18
Joy, to the World
Kai Shappley, Lisa Bunker
For the child who needs to see that their true self is worth celebrating, even when the world feels like it's trying to
Ages 8–12
Symptoms of Being Human
Jeff Garvin
Riley Cavanaugh starts an anonymous blog to process life as a gender-fluid teenager, balancing the safety of the interne
Ages 14–18
Under Shifting Stars
Alexandra Latos
For siblings navigating the heavy silence of loss while finding the courage to embrace their neurodivergence and true ge
Ages 12–18
Queerstory: An Infographic History of the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights
T.J. Kirby
Bold infographics and colorful timelines map out a century of landmark events, key figures, and statistics in the fight
Ages 12–18
The Sissy Duckling
Harvey Fierstein
Elmer the duck faces teasing for being different, but his bravery during a harsh winter and a daring rescue of his Papa
Ages 4–8
Magic Fish, The
Trung Le Nguyen
Tiến helps his mother learn English through the magic of fairy tales while he searches for the right words to share his
Ages 12–18
Jumpstart the World
Catherine Ryan Hyde
For the teenager navigating the complexities of identity, prejudice, and unexpected friendships while finding their own
Ages 14–18
We Are Lost and Found
Helene Dunbar
For the teen seeking a sense of belonging while navigating a community in crisis. This verse novel explores identity and
Ages 14–18
The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
Michael Leali
For the child who feels invisible in what they're learning at school or looking for their place in history while navigat
Ages 8–12
The Passing Playbook
Isaac Fitzsimons
Spencer loves his new soccer team, but his joy is threatened when a required birth certificate reveals he is trans. Winn
Ages 12–18
The Letter Q
Sarah Moon
Bella Swan is torn between her vampire love and her shape-shifter friend while a string of mysterious attacks terrorizes
Ages 14–18
Tash Hearts Tolstoy
Kathryn Ormsbee
Media portrayals of asexuality take center stage in this look at how characters across literature, film, and television
Ages 14–18
Being You: A First Conversation About Gender (First Conversations)
Megan Madison & Jessica Ralli
For parents looking to discuss gender identity and stereotypes with toddlers using clear, affirming, and age-appropriate
Ages 2–5
The Whispers
Greg Howard
For the child processing a significant loss and searching for hope. This story tenderly explores grief, identity, and th
Ages 10–14
Sparkle Boy
Lesléa Newman
For the child who loves to shimmer and shine, and the family learning that being yourself is the most beautiful thing of
Ages 4–8
Openly Straight #1
Openly Straight
Bill Konigsberg
Starting fresh at a new all-boys school, Rafe decides to keep his identity a secret to see if he can escape the labels t
Ages 14–18
