A Costume for Charly
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Author: C.K. Malone
Illustrator: Alejandras Barajas
Publisher: Beaming Books
Pub Date: 2022
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Non-binary child wants to dress up for Halloween but doesn’t know which costume fits them best—until they find the perfect solution.
Families, Families, Families
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Author: Suzanne Lang
Illustrator: Max Lang
Publisher: Random House for Young Readers
Pub Date: 2015
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All families are different and that’s WONDERFUL
Julian at the Wedding
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Author: Jessica Love
Illustrator: Jessica Love
Publisher: Candlewick
Pub Date: 2020
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Julian and his abuela go to a wedding where Julian meets a new friend Marisol. As they set off on a mischievous adventure, they learn having a friend by your side is so much better.
Matteo
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Author: Michael Leali
Illustrator:
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pub Date: 2023
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Middle grade novel with an honest deconstruction of what it means to be a real boy.
I am Jazz
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Author: Jessica Herthel, Jazz Jennings
Illustrator: Shelah McNicholas
Publisher: Dial Books
Pub Date: 2014
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The true story of transgender child Jazz Jennings and her real life experiences
Pink, Blue, and You!
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Author: Elise Gravel
Illustrator: Mykaell Blais
Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books
Pub Date: 2022
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Breaking down gender stereotypes for children, encouraging them to do/be/say/wear what THEY want!
Love Makes a Family
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Author: Sophie Beer
Illustrator: Sophie Beer
Publisher: Dial Books
Pub Date: 2018
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No matter what your family looks like, LOVE is LOVE and that’s what makes a family
Bodies are Cool
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Author: Tyler Feder
Illustrator: Tyler Feder
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
Pub Date: 2021
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An incredibly beautiful and body positive story that encourages readers to embrace their bodies for exactly how they’re made.
Joy to the World
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Author: Kai Shappley and Lisa Bunker
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Publisher: Clarion Books
Pub Date: 2023
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Transgender tween joins the cheerleading team at her school and everything goes perfectly until a parent complains and gets her kicked off. She then learns what it takes to be a queer activist.
Poet X
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Author: Elizabeth Acevedo
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Publisher: Quill Tree
Pub Date: 2020
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YA Novel in verse story of Afro-Latina heroine and their journey of childhood
Calvin
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Author: JR Ford, Vanessa Ford
Illustrator: Kayla Harren
Publisher: GP Putnam’s
Pub Date: 2021
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Calvin has always been a boy, even if the world hasn’t thought that. Watch Calvin learn to be and advocate for themselves and be met with loving and supporting arms.
If You’re a Drag Queen and You Know It
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Author: Lil Miss Hot Mess
Illustrator: Olga De Dios Ruiz
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Pub Date: 2022
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To the tune of ‘If you’re happy and you know it,’ this bright and beautiful book encourages readers to be their boldest selves.
Julian is a Mermaid
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Author: Jessica Love
Illustrator: Jessica Love
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Pub Date: 2018
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Julian LOVES the beautiful mermaids he sees and dreams of becoming one himself. His abuela is more than supportive.
The Song of Us
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Author: Kate Fussner
Illustrator:
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Pub Date: 2023
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MG, novel in verse, journey of love at first sight and figuring out queer relationships when one isn’t out as queer yet.
Stonewall
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Author: Rob Sanders
Illustrator: Jamey Christoph
Publisher: Random House for Young Readers
Pub Date: 2019
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The history of the Stonewall Inn and the riots that ensued when police raided it. Shows a community standing up for themselves.
Kapaemahu
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Author: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
Illustrator: Daniel Sousa
Publisher: Kokila
Pub Date: 2021
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An indigenous legend of 4 dual spirits bringing healing to Hawaii
The Gay BCs
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Author: M.L. Webb
Illustrator: M.L. Webb
Publisher: Quirk Books
Pub Date: 2021
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An alphabetic list of LGBTQIA+ vocabulary
A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo
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Author: Jill Twiss, Marlon Bundo
Illustrator: EG Keller
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Pub Date: 2018
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From John Oliver’s late night show is a story of a special boy bunny who falls in love with another boy bunny.
Obie is Man Enough
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Author: Schuyler Bailar
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Publisher: Yearling
Pub Date: 2022
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Coming of age story of transgender tween, Obie, and his journey of becoming the fastest male swimmer he can.
PRIDE
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Author: Stella Caldwell
Illustrator: Layton Williams
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Pub Date: 2022
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Bathe the Cat
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Author: Alice B. McGinty
Illustrator: David Roberts
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Pub Date: 2022
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Pride: Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
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Author: Rob Sanders
Illustrator: Steven Salermo
Publisher: Random House for Young Readers
Pub Date: 2018
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True story of Harvey Milk and his creation of the now famous rainbow flag showing support for the queer community.
This Day in June
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Author: Gayle E. Pitman
Illustrator: Kristyna Litten
Publisher: Magination Press
Pub Date: 2014
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A beautiful description of what happens at a Pride rally.
Twas the Night Before Pride
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Author: Joanna McClinktick
Illustrator: Juana Medina
Publisher: Candlewick
Pub Date: 2022
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A bright and joyous celebration of Pride and it’s loving community
Speak Up!
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Author: Rebecca Burgess
Illustrator: Rebecca Burgess
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Pub Date: 2022
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Shakti
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Author: SJ Sindu
Illustrator: Nabi H. Ali
Publisher: Harper Alley
Pub Date: 2023
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Middle grade, graphic novel of an Indian American teen who is learning to use her ancestral magic that was passed down from one of her moms.