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LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Reads for Middle Schoolers & Teens June 2026 |
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The Ink Witch
by Steph Cherrywell
A trans girl discovers that her boring mother comes from a powerful and dangerous family of witches.
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The Insiders
by Mark Oshiro
San Francisco and Orangevale may be in the same state, but for Héctor Muñoz, they might as well be a million miles apart. Back home, being gay didn't mean feeling different. At Héctor's new school, he couldn't feel more alone.Most days, Héctor just wishes he could disappear. And he does. Right into the janitor's closet. (Yes, he sees the irony.) But one day, when the door closes behind him, Héctor discovers he's stumbled into a room that shouldn't be possible. A room that connects him with two new friends from different corners of the country--and opens the door to a life-changing year full of friendship, adventure, and just a little bit of magic.
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Murray Out of Water
by Taylor Tracy
Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Natalie Lloyd, and Jasmine Warga, this beautiful novel in verse explores one girl's struggle to regain her magic after a hurricane forces her to move away from her beloved ocean that, she believes, has given her special powers.
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Athlete Is Agender: True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports
by Book Author
A groundbreaking nonfiction collection of well-known LGBTQ professional athletes and queer authors telling stories about the feeling of belonging that comes with finding a sport that's yours, all dynamically packaged with photographs and full-color interior illustrations.
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Pride: An Inspirational History of the LGBTQ+ Movement
by Stella Caldwell
The LGBTQ+ community is so much more than rainbow flags and the month of June. In this beautifully designed dynamic book, young readers will learn about groundbreaking events, including historic pushes for equality and the legalization of same-sex marriages across the world. They will dive into the phenomenal history of queer icons from ancient times to the present and read about Harvey Milk, Marsha P. Johnson, Audre Lorde, and more. Including several personal current essays from inspiring young LGBTQ+ people, this book encourages readers to take pride in their identity and the identities of those around them. Don't just learn about LGBTQ+ history--take pride in it!
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Chappell Roan: A Vibrant Journey Through the Career and Influence of the Indie-Pop Superstar
by Harbert Day
Chappell Roan is a 2025 Grammy Award winner for Best New Artist. The queer queen's meteoric rise from small-town girl to pop icon is a story of self-discovery, resilience, and triumph. With a back-and-forth journey that resulted in your favorite artists' favorite artist and a TikTok sensation hit after hit, there is much to discuss about how this Midwesterner paved her own path and made her voice loud in Hollywood. Featuring over 40 vibrant photographs, Chappell Roan captures the star's personal and professional journey, celebrating her talent, fierce creativity, and commitment to self-expression and LGBTQ+ representation. Find glimpses into her songwriting process as this book unveils how Roan stays true to her individuality in an industry often demanding conformity.
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Queer and How We Got Here: A (Personal) History
by Hazel Newlevant
Queer and How We Got Here weaves queer history with personal narrative to paint a nuanced and poignant picture of gender expression and queer experience in today's world.
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Freddie and Stella Got Hot
by Maggie Horne
Jenny Han meets Mean Girls in Freddie and Stella Got Hot, Maggie Horne's YA rom com about getting revenge and falling in love.
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If All the Stars Go Dark
by S. G. Prince
After his graduation, eighteen-year-old Keller Hartman joins an elite galactic unit, and despite his partner Lament Bringer's initial distrust, the two work together with a team of specialists to uncover a cult leader's dangerous secrets while navigating growing feelings between them.
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Fade Into You
by Amber Smith
Two unlikely high school seniors, Jessa and Bird, join forces to break up their best friends' toxic relationship, but in the process, they begin to fall for each other and discover new aspects of themselves.
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Something to Be Proud of
by Anna Zoe Quirke
A group of teens, led by sixteen-year-old aspiring comedian Imogen, come together to organize an accessible Pride festival while challenge stereotypes and confronting injustices in their school and beyond.
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