LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Reads
June 2025
Summer With Sunil
by Alison Lister

Dominic is stuck on vacation in seaside Nova Scotia with their parents, all summer, alone. But when a chance encounter with Sunil, another queer visitor, catches them by surprise. Now their summer doesn't look so bleak. At the beachfront resort, Dominic and Sunil are surprised to see each other once more, now paired up as neighbors and friends for the rest of the summer. What follows is a vivid, romantic summer love story full of self-exploration and the gauzy haze of summer love.
Under this red rock
by Mindy McGinnis

After her brother's suicide, Neely works as a tour guide in the caverns where she meets beautiful, strong, confident Mila, but when a drug-fueled midnight staff party results in Mila's brutal murder, Neely must figure out who killed her—and face the possibility it might've been her.
Losing hit points
by Kristopher Mielke

"Trans teen Journey has the chance to play an epic game of Dungeons and Dragons. Surprise encounters are common in D&D but what they don't expect is to reconnect with an ex-friend who they still love and have wronged in the past"
A Single Brutal Fate
by Lee Paige O'brien

Rat Evans knows that they shouldn't have made a deal with Isola, a shadowy raven knight older than the stars and more powerful than the strongest arcanists. They need to search Bellamy Arts for answers on how to get Isola's heart out of the Ingrid Collection. With the help of Jinx, Agatha, and Will, Rat searches for answers, but Evening and his new apprentice are fast on their heels. As Rat tries to use their powers to unravel the secrets of Isola's heart and the Collection, the more they realize how intertwined they may be in all of this, and that their role may be a dangerous and deadly one.
Every Story Ever Told
by Ami Polonsky

When her mom ends up in the hospital after being injured during a mass shooting, Stevie is sent to stay with her grandparents, and to escape their apartment and her own thoughts, adventures around NYC where she chases stories of those around her as she tries to make sense of the unthinkable. Simultaneous eBook.
Fable for the end of the world
by Ava Reid

In a society controlled by one corporation, Inesa's mother has accrued enormous debt and offers Inesa as a sacrifice, who is then pursued by Melinoe, an assassin, in a dystopian romance about survival, sacrifice and love that risks everything. Simultaneous eBook.
The third daughter
by Adrienne Tooley

To retake the throne, the queen's eldest child Elodie must debilitate the Third Daughter, her youngest sister, Brianne, but when she uses the wrong potion from Sabine, putting Brianne in an eternal slumber, they hurry to revive her as a slow-burning attraction between them explodes. Simultaneous eBook.
The Haunting Between Us
by Paul Michael Winters

Cameron can't believe the boy of his dreams just moved into the house of his nightmares. Sixteen-year-old Cameron Walsh dreads the haunted Victorian mansion across the street, where the ghost of the White Lady roams the halls. When he sees her through the bay window, his ghost-hunting friend Abby wants to investigate. But then the new owners pull up, and Cameron is captivated by the brooding, handsome boy moving in. He longs for a boyfriend, but years of bullying have shattered his self-esteem. Sixteen-year-old Hugo Cruz and his father flip old houses, moving often, fleeing from the grief at the loss of Hugo's mother. They unknowingly move into the most haunted house in Port Townsend, Washington. From day one, Hugo encounters shadows that move by themselves, locked doors without keys, and hidden rooms. He hides the mysteries from his superstitious father, not wanting to uproot their lives. When the White Lady becomes impossible to ignore, Hugo turns to Cameron to help uncover the house's dark history. They soon form a bond that goes beyond friendship, but as their feelings deepen, the White Lady's wrath intensifies. Entangled in a web of sinister secrets, they risk not only their love but their very existence.
Nonfiction
Queer cheer : activities, advice, and affirmations for LGBTQ+ teens
by Eric Rosswood

"A positive affirmations book with invaluable information for all queer teens. Inspirational and motivational quotes and information. Queer Cheer provides advice and words of wisdom encouraging teens to find--and keep--their inner rainbow. Covering topics relevant to lgbt+ teens today, this instructional book includes everything ranging from bullies and discrimination to acceptance and advocating change. Illustrated words of encouragement from a friend. Authors Eric Rosswood and Jodie Anders know what it's like to be a teen struggling with identity and societal norms. That's why they're fighting to counter the negativity facing queer teens now and in the future. Queer Cheer includes many teen voices offering tips, advice, related firsthand experiences, and other valuable knowledge. Inside Queer Cheer, find: Affirmations and words of wisdom focusing on areas specific to LGBT+ teens, Thought-provoking questions that lead to self-acceptance and encourage positive change, Illustrations and doodles that inspire, empower, and strengthen the hearts and minds of queer teens."--Amazon.com
The ace and aro guide to relationships : making it work in friendship, love and sex
by Cody Daigle-Orians

"Should I be upfront with someone I'm interested in that I'm ace or aro? How do I get people to respect my boundaries around intimacy? What if I don't want intimacy at all? It is selfish to pursue a relationship if I don't want romance? These questions are not only a source of deep anxiety and frustration for ace and aro people - but limit the heights that ace and aro folks believe they can reach for in their lives. These questions make us believe that we should settle for less, when in fact we all deserve more. . Whether we're talking about friendships, romantic relationships, casual dates or casual intimate partners, this guide will help you not only live authentically in your ace and aro identity, but joyfully share it with others"
Trans mission : my quest to a beard
by Alex Bertie

The YouTube personality and social advocate presents a courageous firsthand account of his life, struggles and victories as a transgender youth, discussing his private battles with identity, the challenges of the healthcare system and what he recommends for today's transitioning teens. Simultaneous eBook.
A quick & easy guide to coming out
by Kristin Russo

"From finding supportive resources, navigating awkward conversations, and embracing queer joy and community, this guide explores the twists and turns of coming out as every shade of LGBTQ+, helping you walk the path of sharing the truest you"