17 Books in this collection
LGBTQ+ Collection
The following books capture the celebration of the gender spectrum, family structures, sexuality, identity, and more through engaging storylines featuring relatable children and young people. Promote awareness and advocacy with these children's books featuring LGBTQ+ voices and perspectives while also addressing universal themes in any relevant setting. See our LGBTQ+ Book and Resource List for more information about LGBTQ+ organizations and advocacy groups.
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Antonio's Card / La tarjeta de Antonio
By Rigoberto González, Cecilia ÁlvarezAntonio's Card / La tarjeta de Antonio
By Rigoberto González, Cecilia ÁlvarezView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. A tender story about a boy struggling to express his love for his mother and her partner in a nontraditional family.
Boys of the Beast
By Monica ZepedaBoys of the Beast
By Monica ZepedaView DetailsThree cousins. Four days. One car. This smart and fearless road-trip novel is perfect for fans of David Levithan, Benjamin Alire Saenz, or Meg Medina.
Call Me Tree / Llámame árbol
By Maya GonzalezCall Me Tree / Llámame árbol
By Maya GonzalezView DetailsAn imaginary bilingual English/Spanish tale of self-discovery told by a child who grows, learns about the natural world, embraces others, and is free to become who they are meant to be--a child as unique as a tree.
Cat Girl's Day Off
By Kimberly PauleyCat Girl's Day Off
By Kimberly PauleyView DetailsIn this hilarious YA homage to Ferris Bueller's Chicago, Natalie must use her Talent of talking to cats to solve a high-profile celebrity kidnapping.
Diverse Energies
By Tobias Buckell, Joe Monti, 11 Speculative Fiction AuthorsPaperback: $13.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageDiverse Energies
By Tobias Buckell, Joe Monti, 11 Speculative Fiction AuthorsView DetailsA collection of dystopian short stories featuring diverse main characters and by authors of color.
Gabi, A Girl in Pieces
By Isabel QuinteroGabi, A Girl in Pieces
By Isabel QuinteroView DetailsIn this groundbreaking William C. Morris Award winner for a YA debut, Gabi's life is a mess--her family, her friends, her attempts at a love life--but writing helps, especially since it turns out she's pretty good at poetry.
How We Can Live
Principles of Black Lives MatterBy Laleña Garcia, Caryn DavidsonView DetailsThe first children's book to feature material from the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, this beautiful picture book will engage hearts and minds as it introduces children to the guiding principles of the Black Lives Matter movement.
I Can Be... Me!
By Lesléa Newman, Maya GonzalezI Can Be... Me!
By Lesléa Newman, Maya GonzalezView DetailsA joyful picture book centering nonbinary young people and celebrating children's freedom to express themselves through play from beloved creators Lesléa Newman and Maya Gonzalez.
I'll Build You a Bookcase
By Jean Ciborowski Fahey, Simone ShinI'll Build You a Bookcase
By Jean Ciborowski Fahey, Simone ShinView DetailsIn this charming picture book, children and their caregivers work together to build home libraries and discover the magic and wonder of reading books.
Jaya and Rasa: A Love Story
By Sonia PatelJaya and Rasa: A Love Story
By Sonia PatelView DetailsJaya's a rich kid. Rasa's motherless and broke. Opposite sides of the tracks. Romeo and Juliet, on fair Oahu.
Miosotis Flores Never Forgets
By Hilda BurgosMiosotis Flores Never Forgets
By Hilda BurgosView DetailsPerfect for fans of Meg Medina and Barbara O'Connor, this heartfelt novel about family, pets, and other things we hold close is one that you'll never forget.
Sparkle Boy
By Lesléa Newman, Maria MolaSparkle Boy
By Lesléa Newman, Maria MolaView DetailsYoung Casey loves sparkly things, just like his older sister, who does not approve until an encounter with teasing bullies helps her learn to accept and respect Casey for who he is.
That Summer Night on Frenchmen Street
By Chris ClarksonThat Summer Night on Frenchmen Street
By Chris ClarksonView DetailsSet in magical New Orleans, two teens from vastly different worlds discover that sharing their strengths, including the love of their friends and family, may just be the path to finding wholeness within themselves.
The Harvey Milk Story
By Kari Krakow, David GardnerThe Harvey Milk Story
By Kari Krakow, David GardnerView DetailsA hopeful and inspiring biography of the historic gay activist Harvey Milk, who gave people the courage to be proud of who they are.
The Talent Show (Confetti Kids #11)
(Dive Into Reading)By Samantha Thornhill, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn this book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Henry is nervous about sharing his dance moves at the school talent show.
What We Believe
A Black Lives Matter Principles Activity BookBy Laleña Garcia, Caryn DavidsonView DetailsThis powerful activity book will engage hands, hearts, and minds as it introduces children to the guiding principles of the Black Lives Matter movement.
When Aidan Became a Brother
By Kyle Lukoff, Kaylani JuanitaWhen Aidan Became a Brother
By Kyle Lukoff, Kaylani JuanitaView DetailsThis sweet and groundbreaking picture book, winner of the 2020 Stonewall Book Award, celebrates the changes in a transgender boy's life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother.
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