RESOURCE BOOKS for TEENS

Life's Uncertain Journeys: A Lgbtq Short Story Collection by Ashton Shaw Melvin

The Gravity of Us – a wise, romantic gem of a book by Phil Stamper

15 year-old Ian Racalmuto can handle assassins, bombs and bullets... but harboring a crush on his best friend? Stopping world war is easier - by CT Liotta 

The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages by Saundra Mitchell

A transgender coming-of-age story by River Braun

The gripping new YA adventure that readers are saying is impossible to put down by Kate Castle

When Parker's masked rival on the comic con circuit is revealed to be the most popular cheerleader at their high school, the truth comes bursting forth in all its rainbow glory - by Elizabeth Muse

A collection of thirty young adult short stories featuring lesbian heroines as ghosts, witches, aliens and vampires by Sarah and Jennifer Diemer

A high school student and member of a Mexican American family struggles with his sexual identity and finally learns that he will not have to stand alone any more - by Gloria Velasquez

Boys fall in love - an LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between - by Alice Oseman

My Life as a (Transgender) Teen by Jazz Jennings

A compelling novel about a transgender girl who must navigate the emotional burden of growing up in the wrong body by Stacy Pifher

Transgender Teens Speak Out by Susan Kuklin

With the help of an insightful therapist, Sparrow finally reveals the truth of her inner life. And it's here that she discovers an outlet in rock & roll music...by Sarah Moon

Frederick knows he should be flattered by Xio's attention. After all, she's popular, pretty, and a lot of fun. So why can't he stop thinking about Victor, the captain of the soccer team, instead? by Alex Sanchez

Russel Middlebrook is convinced he's the only gay kid at Goodkind High School.  Then his online gay chat buddy turns out to be none other than Kevin, the popular but closeted star of the school's baseball team - by Brent Hartinger

In the wake of a destructive tornado, one girl develops feelings for another in this stunning, tender novel about emerging identity by Ashley Herring Blake

Find the confidence to rock out to your own beat in this big-hearted middle grade novel by Lisa Jenn Bigelow

A beautifully written rhyming story that touches on the subjects of gender identity, self acceptance, equality and diversity by Scott Stuart

A children's book about transgender acceptance by Lise Frances

A children's book about transgender acceptance by Lise Frances

Every night Bailey dreams about magical dresses made of crystals, rainbows and flowers, dresses made of windows. . . . by Marcus Ewert

An ABC board book about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else worth fighting for by Innosanto Nagara

In the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. But Tango’s family is not like any of the others... by Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell

In a wildly whimsical, validating, and exuberant reflection of the LGBT community, experience a pride celebration and share in a day when we are all united - by Gayle E. Pitman

Strike a pose. Blow a kiss. Mouth the words. A fun, sing-along book with a drag twist that encourage kids to embrace all the playfulness of drag culture by Lil Miss Hot Mess

Follows 4th grade best friends, Annie & Adam, but when Adam starts wearing dresses and changes their name to Addie, all Annie wants is her best friend back by Jordan J. Scavone

While learning lines and making costumes, Jacob’s class finds itself unexpectedly struggling with identity, and what it means to be “he,” “she,” or “they” by Ian and Sarah Hoffman 

Explores identity, gender fluidity, and the power of friendship when two kids join forces to save a dog... but wind up saving each other - by Jules Machias

Learn about 10 important leaders who represent, empower, and support the LGBTQIA+ community in this primer for leaders-in-training by Joan Holub