A Costume for Charly

  • Author: C.K. Malone

    Illustrator: Alejandras Barajas

    Publisher: Beaming Books

    Pub Date: 2022

  • 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

  • Author: Suzanne Lang

    Illustrator: Max Lang

    Publisher: Random House for Young Readers

    Pub Date: 2015

  • All families are different and that’s WONDERFUL

Julian at the Wedding

  • Author: Jessica Love

    Illustrator: Jessica Love

    Publisher: Candlewick

    Pub Date: 2020

  • 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

  • Author: Michael Leali

    Illustrator:

    Publisher: HarperCollins

    Pub Date: 2023

  • Middle grade novel with an honest deconstruction of what it means to be a real boy.

I am Jazz

  • Author: Jessica Herthel, Jazz Jennings

    Illustrator: Shelah McNicholas

    Publisher: Dial Books

    Pub Date: 2014

  • The true story of transgender child Jazz Jennings and her real life experiences

Pink, Blue, and You!

  • Author: Elise Gravel

    Illustrator: Mykaell Blais

    Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books

    Pub Date: 2022

  • Breaking down gender stereotypes for children, encouraging them to do/be/say/wear what THEY want!

Love Makes a Family

  • Author: Sophie Beer

    Illustrator: Sophie Beer

    Publisher: Dial Books

    Pub Date: 2018

  • No matter what your family looks like, LOVE is LOVE and that’s what makes a family

Bodies are Cool

  • Author: Tyler Feder

    Illustrator: Tyler Feder

    Publisher: Rocky Pond Books

    Pub Date: 2021

  • An incredibly beautiful and body positive story that encourages readers to embrace their bodies for exactly how they’re made.

Joy to the World

  • Author: Kai Shappley and Lisa Bunker

    Illustrator:

    Publisher: Clarion Books

    Pub Date: 2023

  • 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

  • Author: Elizabeth Acevedo

    Illustrator:

    Publisher: Quill Tree

    Pub Date: 2020

  • YA Novel in verse story of Afro-Latina heroine and their journey of childhood

Calvin

  • Author: JR Ford, Vanessa Ford

    Illustrator: Kayla Harren

    Publisher: GP Putnam’s

    Pub Date: 2021

  • 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

  • Author: Lil Miss Hot Mess

    Illustrator: Olga De Dios Ruiz

    Publisher: Running Press Kids

    Pub Date: 2022

  • 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

  • Author: Jessica Love

    Illustrator: Jessica Love

    Publisher: Candlewick Press

    Pub Date: 2018

  • Julian LOVES the beautiful mermaids he sees and dreams of becoming one himself. His abuela is more than supportive.

The Song of Us

  • Author: Kate Fussner

    Illustrator:

    Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

    Pub Date: 2023

  • MG, novel in verse, journey of love at first sight and figuring out queer relationships when one isn’t out as queer yet.

Stonewall

  • Author: Rob Sanders

    Illustrator: Jamey Christoph

    Publisher: Random House for Young Readers

    Pub Date: 2019

  • The history of the Stonewall Inn and the riots that ensued when police raided it. Shows a community standing up for themselves.

Kapaemahu

  • Author: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson

    Illustrator: Daniel Sousa

    Publisher: Kokila

    Pub Date: 2021

  • An indigenous legend of 4 dual spirits bringing healing to Hawaii

The Gay BCs

  • Author: M.L. Webb

    Illustrator: M.L. Webb

    Publisher: Quirk Books

    Pub Date: 2021

  • An alphabetic list of LGBTQIA+ vocabulary

A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo

  • Author: Jill Twiss, Marlon Bundo

    Illustrator: EG Keller

    Publisher: Chronicle Books

    Pub Date: 2018

  • 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

  • Author: Schuyler Bailar

    Illustrator:

    Publisher: Yearling

    Pub Date: 2022

  • Coming of age story of transgender tween, Obie, and his journey of becoming the fastest male swimmer he can.

PRIDE

  • Author: Stella Caldwell

    Illustrator: Layton Williams

    Publisher: Penguin Workshop

    Pub Date: 2022

Bathe the Cat

  • Author: Alice B. McGinty

    Illustrator: David Roberts

    Publisher: Chronicle Books

    Pub Date: 2022

Pride: Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

  • Author: Rob Sanders

    Illustrator: Steven Salermo

    Publisher: Random House for Young Readers

    Pub Date: 2018

  • True story of Harvey Milk and his creation of the now famous rainbow flag showing support for the queer community.

This Day in June

  • Author: Gayle E. Pitman

    Illustrator: Kristyna Litten

    Publisher: Magination Press

    Pub Date: 2014

  • A beautiful description of what happens at a Pride rally.

Twas the Night Before Pride

  • Author: Joanna McClinktick

    Illustrator: Juana Medina

    Publisher: Candlewick

    Pub Date: 2022

  • A bright and joyous celebration of Pride and it’s loving community

Speak Up!

  • Author: Rebecca Burgess

    Illustrator: Rebecca Burgess

    Publisher: Quill Tree Books

    Pub Date: 2022

Shakti

  • Author: SJ Sindu

    Illustrator: Nabi H. Ali

    Publisher: Harper Alley

    Pub Date: 2023

  • 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.