Juvenile Nonfiction - LGBTQ+

Your chosen family can include anyone who loves and supports you for who you are! This is a kids' book about chosen family. A chosen family is exactly what it sounds like: a family you choose! There are lots of people who can be...

Gender affirming care is a big term, but at its heart, it's about helping people feel like their true selves. This book breaks down what gender affirming care is (and what it isn't) in a way that's clear, kind, and accessible for kids and...

Learn about Pride, its history, and the importance of celebrating all year long. This is a kids' book about Pride. Everyone wants to be accepted just as they are, and Pride is all about honoring and encouraging people to be true to themselves! This...

Pronouns matter because everyone deserves to identify in the way they want to be known by the world! This is a kids' book about pronouns. Pronouns are a meaningful part of identifying who we are. We can't know someone's pronouns just by looking at...

You are worthy and special, just as you are. Your mental health matters! This is a kids' book about queer mental health. Hateful voices can often seem like the loudest in the room, and members of the LGBTQ+ community deal with this reality on...

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...

The heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family is now available in a sturdy board book edition. At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others....

ASPCA Henry Bergh Book Award Winner Lambda Literary Award Finalist ALA Notable Children's Book Nominee The bestselling, heartwarming true story of two male penguins who create a nontraditional family that "is a must for any library" (School Library Journal, starred review) is now available...

The heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family is narrated by award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris in this book and CD package. At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little...

★ "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...

Two starred reviews! From Newbery Honor and Stonewall Book Award-winning author Kyle Lukoff and celebrated picture book illustrator Levi Hastings comes an "venturesome, refreshingly frank" (Booklist, starred review) picture book about how people found community in a time when they had to keep their...

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...

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts...

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...