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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+
The Best at It
Maulik Pancholy
A young Indian American boy navigates the pressures of middle school and his own identity while learning what it truly m
Ages 8–12
Beating Heart Baby
Lio Min
Santi and Suwa find themselves drawn together by music, anime, and a mysterious shared past that resurfaces just as they
Ages 14–18
Were I Not a Girl: The Inspiring and True Story of Dr. James Barry
Lisa Robinson
For the child who feels they don't quite fit the expectations of others, this biography of a pioneering 19th century sur
Ages 4–9
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A High Five for Glenn Burke
Phil Bildner
Silas Wade finds his own place in the world through the history of Glenn Burke, the trailblazing baseball player who inv
Ages 10–14
Don't Look Now
Ed Briant
For the teen or young adult exploring identity and self-expression, this campy tribute to sci-fi explores the freedom of
Ages 14–18
Rough, Tough Charley
Verla Kay
Rhyming verses follow the fearless Charley Parkhurst, an orphan who outran expectations to become a respected stagecoach
Ages 5–9
When You Call My Name
Tucker Shaw
For the teenager seeking to understand queer history and the power of finding community during the 1990s HIV/AIDS crisis
Ages 14–18
Swimming in the Monsoon Sea
Shyam Selvadurai
Amrith’s quiet summer in Sri Lanka is upended when a cousin arrives from Canada, sparking a whirlwind of first love and
Ages 12–17
Soldier's Secret
Sheila Solomon Klass
Deborah Sampson disguises herself as Robert Shirtliff to fight in the Continental Army, serving for over a year before h
Ages 9–12
The Moon Within
Aida Salazar
For the child navigating the confusing arrival of puberty and wanting to honor their heritage while finding their own vo
Ages 8–12
Transgender Lives
Kirstin Cronn-Mills
For teens exploring their own identity or seeking to understand the experiences of others, this nonfiction guide provide
Ages 12–18
Coming Out Together: Memoirs on the LGBTQ+ Experience
Shannon Ronan
For individuals seeking courage and community while navigating the journey of sharing their LGBTQ+ identity with family,
Ages 14–18
The Honeys
Ryan La Sala
Searching for the truth about his sister's death, Mars enters a summer academy where toxic traditions and terrifying sec
Ages 14–18
Deliver Us from Evie
M. E. Kerr
For families navigating the complex emotions that arise when a sibling or child comes out in a small-town or traditional
Ages 13–18
The Jigsaw Jungle
Kristin Levine
A daughter begins to piece together the complicated truth about her family's past when she uncovers a long-hidden secret
Ages 8–12
Jack (Not Jackie)
Erica Silverman
For siblings navigating changes in identity, this gentle story helps children understand and embrace a brother or sister
Ages 4–8
Alt Ed
Catherine Atkins
Susan, an overweight tenth grader, begins to find her voice after joining an after-school counseling group with a divers
Ages 12–17
Being LGBTQ in America
LGBTQ Social Movements in America
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
You will learn about the courageous people and key turning points that have defined the fight for LGBTQ rights and inclu
Ages 11–18
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
Ages 10–14
The Dress in the Window
Robert Tregoning
A young boy works hard at his chores to save up for the beautiful red dress he saw in a shop window, dreaming of the per
Ages 4–8
King and the Dragonflies
Kacen Callender
Grief and mystery collide by the Louisiana bayou as King searches for his late brother, who he believes has transformed
Ages 10–14
The Pride Guide
Jo Langford
For teens and families navigating the journey of LGBTQ+ identity, this comprehensive guide offers expert advice on comin
Ages 12–18
Pride: An Inspirational History of the LGBTQ+ Movement
Stella Caldwell
For the child curious about history and identity, this vibrant guide chronicles the journey of the LGBTQ+ community from
Ages 10–14
Flight of the Puffin
Ann Braden
Kindness travels across the country through handwritten postcards, connecting four middle schoolers as they face life’s
Ages 10–14
