Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - LGBTQ+

Who says only girls can twirl and boys must take the lead on the dance floor? Celebrate same-gender ballroom dancing with renowned dancer Richard Lamberty as he breaks traditional gender roles, while promoting diversity and inclusivity in dance. When dancer Richard Lamberty was a...

An uplifting and empowering anthology, A Year of Pride and Joy shares joyful contributions from 52 contemporary LGBTQIA+ voices, including Olympic gold medalist diver Tom Daley, author and historian Blair Imani, and singer Rina Sawayama Edited by award-winning children's author Simon James Green, this...

★ "Fashion king Talley is brought to tender, glorious life by the award-winning team of Weatherford and Sanders"--Booklist, starred review★"...sure to inspire young fashion-lovers--especially any who feel like outsiders."--BCCB, starred reviewThis captivating biography chronicles the remarkable journey of fashion legend André Leon Talley-from humble...

Athlete is agender. Athlete can mean anyone. "Part memoir, part manifesto" (Booklist) this book revels in the achievements of strong, passionate, and determined LGBTQ+ athletes across every age, level, and field of sports. Find your strength in: Adam Rippon's unbelievable journey from figure-skating Olympic...

Game, set, match! Read all about Billie Jean King--champion tennis player, advocate for woman's rights, and LGBTQ+ icon--in this beautifully illustrated and collectible Little Golden Book! Billie Jean had two things growing up: a strong sense of right and wrong, and a love for...

Get to know Billy Porter--a multi-talented star who shines on Broadway, TV, and at dazzling red carpet events--with this collectible Little Golden Book that features gorgeous full-color illustrations on every page! Billy saw that clothes were the perfect way to stand out and let...

The perfect book to take on your ride to the Pink Pony Club! Follow the journey of queer pop icon Chappell Roan from her hometown in Missouri to her sold-out shows and Grammy wins! This book is highly illustrated and full of all the...

STONEWALL BOOK AWARD HONOR BEST OF THE YEAR Booklist - BookPage - Kirkus - BCCB In a kaleidoscope of desert sands and swirling skirts, Queen Harish takes flight. This picture book biography, spun in vibrant verse by Jyoti Gopal, traces the journey of a...

An inspiring, celebratory picture book biography of iconic Pop artist Keith Haring. ★ A 2021 Rainbow Book List selection ★ A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2020 ★ A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2020 ★ A Kirkus Best...

This is a story about a great injustice and how Edie Windsor boldly stood up for what was right and went up against the highest court in the United States.Growing up in the 1930s, Edie Windsor hadn't always been bold. In fact, she was...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Freddie Mercury, the trailblazing musician who rocked the world! Born on the tiny island on Zanzibar off the coast of modern-day Tanzania, young Farrokh dreamt of...

A "Best Book of the Year" from School Library Journal and Chicago Public Library A People's Pick for the Best LGBTQ+ Kids Books for Pride MonthA Book Riot Best Recent LGBTQ+ Picture Books SelectionAn American Library Association Rainbow Book List SelectionAn inspiring picture book...

Billie Jean King is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Read about this amazing woman athlete in the seventeenth picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits...

The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere "This is an essential tool for parents and teachers to share with children whether those kids identify as trans or not. I...

A celebratory and empowering story from young trans activist Gavin Grimm, two-time Stonewall Award-winning and Newbery Honor-winning author Kyle Lukoff, and illustrator J Yang follows the true story of how a young boy stood up for himself--and made history along the way. A Publishers...

A picture book biography of the late, great James Marshall--illustrator of Miss Nelson is Missing and the George and Martha series--and as clever, delightful, and daring as Jim himself Author and illustrator James Marshall let kids in on the joke. He knew little kids...

Celebrate James Baldwin's one-hundredth birthday anniversary with the first-ever illustrated biography of this legendary writer, orator, activist, and intellectual.Before he became a writer, James "Jimmy" Baldwin was a young boy from Harlem, New York, who loved stories. He found joy in the rhythm of...

Meet extraordinary LGBTQ+ heroes from throughout history--51 biographies for kids ages 8 to 12You're invited to meet artists, athletes, scientists, activists, and more--all in the same book. LGBTQ+ Heroes introduces you to 51 LGBTQ+ role models from today and as far back as the...

Meet extraordinary LGBTQ+ heroes from throughout history--51 biographies for kids ages 8 to 12You're invited to meet artists, athletes, scientists, activists, and more--all in the same book. LGBTQ+ Heroes introduces you to 51 LGBTQ+ role models from today and as far back as the...

A thoughtful and whimsical picture book about Arnold Lobel, award-winning creator of Frog and Toad. Arnold Lobel was many things: a quiet observer, an avid reader, and the kind of man who kept a gorilla suit in his closet, just in case. Above all...