Celebrate Pride Month with this staff-curated selection of titles spotlighting LGBTQIA+ authors, stories, and experiences. See all titles in this list in our catalog.
Babies and Toddlers | Preschool | Early Elementary | Late Elementary | Tweens
Young children can push, pull, and slide the tabs to join in with the celebrations in Busy Pride. Get dressed up, join the rainbow parade, sing along with the performers, then have a sunny garden party! Young children can push, pull, and slide the tabs to join in with the celebrations in Busy Pride. Also, little ones will love playing with this bright, colourful board book with fun, rhyming text and joyful illustrations by Tommy Doyle.
In this board book told in simple rhyming verse, siblings use gender-neutral pronouns to welcome a new baby into the family. Accompanied by adorable photos, this text depicts a much-loved baby who will decide their gender when they're ready--and will be loved no matter what.
Two mommies share a perfect day with their little one! From visiting animals on a farm and sharing a car ride sing-along, to a sudsy bath-time and bedtime snuggles galore, love and warmth beam out of every page of this book. Rhyming, rhythmic text from author Anna Membrino is the perfect storytime read-aloud, paired alongside luminous, glowing illustrations from artist Joy Hwang Ruiz.
A little girl and her two dads discover the true meaning of Pride as they prepare their colorful flower crowns for their local Pride parade. When her preparations don't go according to plan, the dads remind their daughter that it's okay to make mistakes. They show her kindness and love, and that being happy with who you are is the most important part of Pride.
A boy and his parents go to a Pride Parade and count all the ways people are proud of who they are.
Beautiful, full-color photos of real LGBTQ and ally families showcase all the wonderful forms of family, gender, and sexuality in this fun and award-winning board book. Each spread features simple, poetic text for building vocabulary and empathy, and backmatter discussion prompts and reading tips will make it easy for families and educators to use the book to discuss sexuality, celebrate all genders, and advocate for LGBTQ equity.
This affirming and inclusive photographic picture book offers a celebratory and informative look at kids and their wide-ranging gender identities. With the permission of their parents, the children were recorded and transcribed by authors Shelley Rotner and Gwen Agna as they were photographed.
A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time.
Filo is going to dance at his aunties' Samoan wedding! He's been rehearsing the steps for his first siva fa'ataupati for weeks, but now there are butterflies dancing in his belly. As the day goes on, the butterflies grow bigger and bolder. Will they stop him from performing the siva and having a good time?
Beatrice's entire world changes when Papa gets a new job in a faraway city and their family has to move.
When her mother goes on a business trip, a little girl, who loves to sit between Mama and Mommy at the table, misses her a lot and feels empty until Mommy finally comes home, filling the void with love.
Devin's family are all dressed up for Nanabapa's Big Birthday, and everyone looks fabulous! But Devin doesn't have anything special to wear. Then, he spots one of his sister's skirts lying on her bed - it's the deepest blue, and it shimmers in the light. So, Devin puts the skirt on. . . and it feels amazing! But what will everyone say?
Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story - Two Adoptive Dads is a heartfelt, inclusive picture book that gently explores the beauty of open adoption through the eyes of a wise owl seeing it all from above. This modern take on the classic 'where did I come from?' story highlights the unconditional love shared by everyone involved in the adoption journey - birth parents, adoptive parents, and most importantly the child at the heart of it all. With age-appropriate language and soft, expressive illustrations, the book helps young readers understand their unique beginnings-explaining the role of the birth parents, the openness that connects families, and the immense love that led to their adoption.
Published in partnership with GLAAD, this read-aloud picture book helps adults begin important conversations about gender in a supportive and affirming way.
Two boys argue about whose dad is the best and strongest, taking the competition to the extreme.
Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears? Highlighting the joyful experiences of a queer family of color finding community at Pride, this story features endmatter about the history of Pride, a glossary of LGBTQ+ terms, and a list of resources.
A boy shares his dream of wearing a traditional ribbon skirt to the community's round dance with his grandmother.
Nonbinary Kit learns water divining, well digging, and respect for the Earth from their traditional grandfather.
Shy Violet attempts to show another girl how she feels on Valentine's Day.
Bobby decides to make Eddie, his favorite person, a valentine as big as his feelings for him, but on Bobby's way to deliver the card, he begins to worry that Eddie might not feel the same way.
Friends Marco and Maddie are having a shared birthday party, and nonbinary fourth-grader Riley and their friends are ready to celebrate! There are games, crafts, competitions, and lots of other distractions to keep them busy while they wait for the homemade ice cream. Hopefully they won't be too tired to enjoy it when it's finally ready!
A joyous picture book biography of Jose Sarria, a pioneering activist, drag queen, and the first openly gay candidate to run for public office in the United States... With a fairy-tale feel and radiant illustrations, this picture book biography celebrates his legacy of seeing the world not as it is but as it could be.
Mama loves warm summers and eating cherries while stargazing with Baba and Kiddo. But on her bluest of days, she can't do the things that other mamas do. Persevering with love, no matter what phase Mama is in, this family weathers the ups and downs of a loved one's illness.
Many words that start with 'bi' mean two. Bicycle. Bilingual. Binoculars. Biracial. Sometimes, it can mean more than two. Like when it comes to people who identify as 'bi.' Because some hearts love in a rainbow of ways. This sweet, bold picture book is a gentle introduction to bisexual identity, by way of many different words that share the root 'bi,' that will become a staple for LGBTQ+ readers, parents, and educators for years to come.
This powerful and triumphant picture book biography tells the story of Bayard Rustin, an openly gay civils rights leader, who, with the support of Dr. King and future congressman John Lewis, led 250,000 people to the doorstep of the U.S. government demanding change.
A narrative explanation of the phrase 'friend of Dorothy,' a phrase coined by the LGBTQ+ community in the United States starting in the 1940s.
Bee and her friends love parties, but her third grade class's upcoming Mother's Day celebration makes her feel all squirmy inside: are she and her dads even allowed to go?... With the help of her friends and her parents, Bee must figure out how she and others in her class with non-traditional families can not only take part in the class party but feel celebrated too.
Featuring contributions from Eric Bell, Katherine Locke and A.J. Sass, this first LGBTQA+ anthology for middle-grade readers presents stories of queer fantasy, historical, and contemporary stories for every letter of the acronym.
Edited by award-winning children's author Simon James Green, this buoyant title celebrates the joy, talent, and contributions of members of the LGBTQIA+ community--and delivers a full year of celebration. Each of the 52 entries--one for each week of the year--is tied to a particular season, event, international day, or week.
Explores how to be brave when standing up for the LGBTQIA+ community. After a brief overview of the topic, the book pairs notable LGBTQIA+ activists with step-by-step guides for how kids can take action.
A picture book biography of LGBTQ icon Edie Windsor, who made history when she sued the US government for discrimination, in case United States v. Windsor, which helped overturn the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Includes timeline, bibliographical references, and photos.
Anishinaabe culture and storytelling meet Alice in Wonderland in this coming-of-age graphic novel that explores Indigenous and gender issues through a fresh yet familiar looking glass...Illustrated by KC Oster with a modern take on their own Ojibwe style and cultural representation, Rabbit Chase is a story of self-discovery, community, and finding one's place in the world.
Ten-year-old Anang wants to make a ribbon skirt, a piece of clothing typically worn by women in the Anishinaabe tradition, for an upcoming powwow. Anang is two-spirit and nonbinary and doesn't know what others will think of them wearing a ribbon skirt, but they're determined to follow their heart's desire. Anang sets off to gather the materials needed to make the skirt and turns to those around them -- their family, their human and turtle friends, the crows, and even the lake itself -- for help. And maybe they'll even find a new confidence within themself along the way.
Vale, a non-binary twelve-year-old, is swept into a tense conflict between the guilds and the guildless when they apprentice to a clockmaker in the vibrant fictional city of Siannerra.
Rowan knows exactly what they want: to be a ranger, protecting their village alongside their trusted flying horse Kes. But when Rowan's eagerness to show off their worth gets Kes injured, Rowan is suddenly unsure if they're capable of being the protector they've always dreamed of becoming. With Kes needing to heal, Rowan is assigned a slow and winding expedition across the outlying lands. Paired with a lackadaisical sheep herder Leone, Rowan only finds frustration as they seem to fail even the simplest tasks. But Leone's own struggles, and endless support brings a new possibility to Rowan. Could their unlikely friendship be something more? And if it is, will Rowan be able to leave Leone behind to pursue being a ranger once Kes is healed?
A collection of ten forgotten fairy tales with LGBTQ+ themes, featuring fluid gender identities, happy endings, and diverse folklore from around the world.
A groundbreaking nonfiction collection of well-known LGBTQ professional athletes and queer authors telling stories about the feeling of belonging that comes with finding a sport that's yours, all dynamically packaged with photographs and full-color interior illustrations.
Seventh grade has just started, but Olivia Gray already knows this year is different. Her brother ignores her for his crush, and all her friends talk about is who likes who, something Olivia has never cared about-even when Robbie, the most popular boy in school, asks her to the fall formal. After unknowingly rejecting him, Olivia goes viral on the social app KruShh. As the chatter about Robbie and dating grows, Olivia starts to feel left out to the point of feeling invisible-literally. Seen only by her new librarian and a friendly kid named Jules, Olivia flickers in and out of sight whenever the topic of romance comes up. As she begins to realize she might be asexual, Olivia struggles to actually use the label because of the negative perception behind it. All she wants is to be normal, but can she really fit in without disappearing completely?
Chinese American Derrick explores his queer identity by competing in a small-town beauty pageant where he shares his new love of drag with his family and friends.
Set at a magical school for girls, a funny and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel adventure about friendship, defying expectations, and finding your place. Manu is always getting into trouble. The headmistress at school believes Manu has the potential to help people with her magic, but Manu would rather have fun than fit in. The other students claim she's secretly a demon and that she was raised by wolves. Manu doesn't care what people say about her ... until an argument with her best friend Josefina ends with Manu getting cursed so she can't control her magic. Manu is determined to break the curse and prove she's the best witchling at school. But great power comes at a cost, and it may be a price Manu isn't able to pay!
Love at first sight isn't a myth. For seventh graders Olivia and Eden, it's fate. Olivia is a capital-P Poet, and Eden thinks she wants to be a musician one day, but for now she's just the new girl. And then Eden shows up to Poetry Club and everything changes. Eden isn't out, and she has rules for dating Olivia: don't call. Don't tell her friends. And don't let anyone know they're together. But when jealousy creeps in, it's Olivia's words that push Eden away. While Eden sets out to find herself, Olivia begins a journey to bring Eden back--using poetry. Both Olivia and Eden will learn just how powerful their words can be to bring them together ... or tear them apart forever.
As twelve-year-old Ellie Engle navigates seventh grade and her changing relationship with her best friend, a freak accident occurs and gives Ellie the ability to bring things back to life through touch.
After coming out as trans, fourteen-year-old A is forced to attend weekly Save Our Sons and Daughters meetings, where he uncovers the terrifying truth that the group is run by a demon feeding on their pain and is part of a larger, darker force preying on the world's vulnerable.
Quinn loves her moms and little brother, but she often feels like the odd one out. She would much rather be quietly drawing than surfing or rock-climbing or whatever other intense activity her family is currently obsessed with. Quinn has always known she is donor conceived. She's never been that interested in knowing about her donor. But when her moms tell her that she and her brother have sixteen other genetic siblings, her mind is blown. Maybe one of them will be more like her! The only problem is her parents want her to wait until they are older to contact any of them. When Quinn goes behind their backs to find out more, she starts to lose sight of what is really important, especially when she starts to suspect her worst enemy - the dreaded Monika - might be one of her siblings. Can she find a way back to her family, while finding a way to tell them how she really feels?
This book for middle grade readers explores the history of queer activism in North America and the fight for equality for LGBTQ+ folks. The content is structured in an A-Z format, with such entries as 'A Is for Activism' and 'C Is for Coming Out.' Readers will learn about the Stonewall Riots, Marsha P. Johnson, Indigenous queer activism, the Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop, Pride flags and so much more. Young readers will be especially interested in learning about youth activists such as Gavin Grimm, the first Gay-Straight Alliance and the history of banned children's books in America.
Jeremy is not excited about the prospect of spending the summer with his dad and his uncle in a seaside cabin in Oregon. It's the first summer after his parents' divorce, and he hasn't exactly been seeking alone time with his dad. He doesn't have a choice, though, so he goes . . . and on his first day takes a walk on the beach and finds himself intrigued by a boy his age running by. Eventually, he and Runner Boy (Evan) meet--and what starts out as friendship blooms into something neither boy is expecting . . . and also something both boys have been secretly hoping for.
Magic is strictly forbidden in the McGill house, but Delpha McGill has found the family book of spells and plans to use it to make things a little easier for herself and her mother; Katybird Hearn comes from a rival family of witches, but her magic has been slow to emerge and she thinks a spell book is just what she needs to help things along--and when a quarrel between the two unleashes a graveyard full of angry zombies the two girls must work together to save Howler's Hollow, and themselves.
Indu, a boy from the moon, feels like he doesn't belong. He hasn't since he and his adoptive mom disembarked from their spaceship--their home--to live on Earth with their new blended family. The kids at school think he's weird; he has a crush on his pen pal, who might not like him back; and his stepfamily doesn't seem to know what to do with him. Worst of all, Indu can't even talk to his mom about how he's feeling because she's so busy. In a moment of loneliness, Indu calls out to the moon, begging them to take him back. And against all odds, the moon hears him and agrees to bring him home of the first day of the New Year. But as the promised day draws nearer, Indu finds friendship in unlikely places and discovers that home is more than where you come from. And when the moon calls again, Indu must decide: is he willing to give up what he's just found?
Eighth grader Lizzie's study of asexuality in science class leads her to understand her own asexual identity as she embarks on a journey toward self-discovery and self-advocacy.
A rescued cat named Wishbone grants siblings Ollie and Mia's every wish, but their desires, which have a steep price, are threatened by a shadow man called The Mage who covets Wishbone's power.