God in Pink by Hasan Namir
“A revelatory coming-of-age story about a gay Muslim boy growing up in early 2000s Iraq.”
Work in Progress by Connor Franta
The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson
Maggie & Me by Damian Barr
God Believes in Love by Gene Robinson
Darling by Richard Rodriguez
The Gay Revolution by Lillian Faderman
The Mayor Of Castro Street by Randy Shilts
Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt
Zami by Audre Lorde
It Gets Better by Dan Savage, and Terry Miller
Saving Alex by Alex Cooper
Girl Scouts from Troop 45502 setting up the LGBTQ YA display they designed in the Hawthorne store. Passionate about LGBTQ issues, they wanted to celebrate PRIDE Month by making sure all their peers feel represented and validated.
“It shows people who are questioning, or LGBTQ+ that it’s okay for them to be themselves. And it also teaches straight cisgender teens that not only is it okay to be LGBTQ, but they can help other teens by being supportive. The characters’ sexuality or gender does not need to be the most important aspect of them or defining feature, but just having LGBTQ+ characters in books is important.”
Crippled America by Donald J Trump
This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein
Quotations from Chairman Trump by Carol Pogash
Fear & Loathing on the Campaign Trail 72 by Hunter S Thompson
NSA Report by Richard A Clarke, Michael J. Morell, Geoffrey R. Stone, Cass R. Sunstein, and Peter Swire
#Newsfail by Jamie Kilstein and Allison Kilkenny
The Gay Revolution by Lillian Faderman
Never Enough by Michael D’Antonio
The Unwinding by George Packer
The Healing of America by T. R. Reid
Rewriting the Rules of the American Economy by Joseph E. Stiglitz
The Presidents Club by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy
Reproductive Politics by Rickie Solinger
The Speech by Bernie Sanders
Black Flags by Joby Warrick
Under the Affluence by Tim Wise
Hard Choices by Hillary Rodham Clinton
Cut Both Ways by Carrie Mesrobian
Fan Art by Sarah Tregay, and Melissa Dejesus
Adaptation by Malinda Lo
Beautiful Music for Ugly Children by Kirstin Cronn Mills
Proxy by Alex London
Tennessee Williams by John Lahr
Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt
The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson
Frank by Barney Frank
Not My Father’s Son by Alan Cumming
Delusions of Gender by Cordelia Fine
God & the Gay Christian by Matthew Vines
No House to Call My Home by Ryan Berg
All About Love by bell hooks
Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
Gender Failure by Rae Spoon and Ivan E Coyote
Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde
Gay Berlin by Robert Beachy
She’s Not There by Jennifer Finney Boylan
Transgender History by Susan Stryker
Orphan #8 by Kim Van Alkemade
Gaga Feminism by J. Jack Halberstam
Straight by Hanne Blank
Spinster: A Life of Ones Own by Kate Bolick
Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore
Work in Progress A Memoir by Connor Franta
Empire of Self by Jay Parini
Binge by Tyler Oakley
“There’s really no other way to say it except this: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is one of the best books ever! (See how it has won all the awards!?) Two boys, their families, and their love for each other: you will have all the feels.”
“This is a beautiful, dreamy novel about art, love, and family. I absolutely adored reading about Emi, and her life. The little bit of mystery made the story even better.”
“This is a fantastic resource for LGBTQ teens (and for those who know and love them)! It includes advice, some history, and some personal stories: all with a sense of humor and respect.”
“None of the Above is a compelling exploration of gender told through the story of Kristin, a girl who learns she is intersex, and then must deal with the fallout as her whole high school finds out her truth.” (Part of our We Need Diverse YA! sale)
“Sensitive and honest, Beyond Magenta takes a nuanced look at transgender and gender-neutral teens by giving six individuals a chance to tell their stories. Eye opening and touching!”
“Jandy Nelson writes a beautiful intertwined tale of twins who have lost each other over the years. A must read.”
“Austin is in love with his girlfriend Shann, but also with his best friend Robbie. And they both love him. And the world might be on the verge of destruction due to some six foot tall bugs with a taste for human flesh. Basically the best book ever.”
“This book may help you ask the hard questions, answer the hard questions, set boundaries, and listen with an open mind. This book will change your life. Read it!”
“This tense and gripping novel is incredibly unique: part drama, part psychological mystery, part love story. Hutchinson weaves in some intense themes, as well as graphic novel style interludes for one of the most interesting and touching reads of the year.”
“Jane Eagland’s novel explores gender expectations and LGBT issues through historical fiction. Fascinating and surprising!’
“I love A.S. King, and I especially love this book! Astrid is so relatable, with her family problems, her longing to connect, and trying to figure out her sexuality as she falls in love with a girl. So well done!”
“A sweet and engaging story of a trans character coming into her own. Perfect for fans of James Howe, Hannah Moskowitz, or coming-of-age tales in general.”
“A fantastic retelling of the classic Cinderella story from a lesbian perspective.”
“This touching, emotionally resonant book does an amazing job depicting a wide range of homosexual experiences, while remaining focused on the two seventeen year old boys attempting to break the world record for longest kiss. It’s exciting, funny, sad, and inspiring!”
An epic UPDATE of Molly Wetta’s graphic guide to LGBTQ titles in YA literature now up on YALSA’s website.
