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LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Reads June 2026 |
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A Feast for the Eyes
by Alex Crespo
Four teens must track down a local cryptid that is feeding off secrets, before their own hidden truths are exposed--
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Sky on fire
by E. K. Johnston
Non-magical, science prodigy Morgan Enni gains attention from a group of rebels for her research, and together they embark on a space expedition, each concealing their true objectives from the other.
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Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar
by Anahita Karthik
Come for the road trip of a lifetime. Stay for the kissing!-- Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries seriesBuckle up for a wild ride with this cheeky and charming rom-com where one girl's quest across India to seal her first kiss turns into finding first love in the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of Axie Oh and Jenny Han! Krishna Kumar may have gotten into her dream college, but that doesn't mean she's stopped being a bi disaster. Even after spending her whole summer in India flirting with her gorgeous neighbor Amrit, she has nothing to show for it. And now, her fate is sealed: she's destined to be the only freshman who's never been kissed.But when her flight home is delayed right as a distinctly flirty text from Amrit lights up her phone, Krishna is determined to seize her last chance at a perfect first kiss with Amrit, even if it means asking her cousin-turned-nemesis, Priti, for help. Because Amrit is miles away at a family wedding--and Priti's best friend, Rudra Desai, is the only one with a car.The unlikely trio set off on a road trip to crash a wedding and save Krishna's summer. But as she starts to fall for the quiet yet irresistibly hot and charming Rudra, who everyone knows is unrequitedly in love with Priti, Krishna realizes her heart better catch up to her head before she skips right past her first kiss and falls directly into her first heartbreak.
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The Transition
by Logan-Ashley Kisner
A transgender teen's post-op recovery is derailed when he is bitten by a werewolf and his body begins to change-- Provided by publisher.
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Love Makes Mochi
by Stefany Valentine
Seventeen-year-old goth fashion designer Lilyn travels to Tokyo to study under a legendary tailor, but as she struggles to blend her dark aesthetic with traditional Japanese style, she finds both inspiration and unexpected romance with Yua, her mentors rebellious, rainbow-haired daughter.
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Dear Wendy
by Ann Zhao
"A student at Wellesley College, aromantic and asexual Sophie Chi, aka“Dear Wendy,” finds herself in an online feud with her relationship advice rival,“Sincerely Wanda,” while unwittingly becoming friends in real life, but will their friendship survive when the truth comes out? Simultaneous eBook."
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How to Be Ace : A Memoir of Growing Up Asexual
by Rebecca Burgess
Brave, witty and empowering, this graphic memoir follows Rebecca as she navigates her asexual identity and mental health in a world obsessed with sex. From school to work to relationships, this book offers an unparalleled insight into asexuality.
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Homebody
by Theo Parish
"In this intimate and defiantly hopeful graphic novel memoir, the author shares their journey to find a home within themself, taking readers through the experiences and everyday moments that all led up to them finding the term“nonbinary,” which finally struck a chord. Simultaneous. Illustrations. "
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Wrack & Rune
by Chris Kappel
A teenager born into a secret magical society begins to see his entire world differently after falling for a boy from the Outside. Nineteen year old Rory Denborough was born into magic by way of the insular society known as The Translators. For his entire life, Rory has been given control over a world of awe-inspiring wonders -- telekinesis, shape-shifting, teleportation, advanced healing, even time travel. Everything is possible thanks to his family's enchanted bloodline and an ancient language passed down through generations. Rory's life is full of miracles. But he's not happy. Because Rory's world is also a world of secrets. Translators hide in the shadows, keeping their power from the world around them. Rory stuggles in this secrecy, sneaking out of his family's hidden highrise apartment to blend into the wonderfully normal streets and peoples of New York City. After sneaking out one night, Rory meets Tyson, an Outsider, who knows nothing about the Translators or their gifts. Soon, the two young men are falling in love...but this idyllic romance starts to fall apart once Rory reveals his magical origins. Tyson raises a question--one that Rory has never considered and now must contend with--why keep magic secret, when so many people could be helped by it? The truth--and terrible danger--soon follows.
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From Silence to Solidarity: The Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights
by Emily Starbuck Gerson
More North Americans are LGBTQ+ than ever before. This community has made much progress toward achieving equal rights, but many members have and continue to face legal, social, and cultural challenges. From past to present, learn about the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in North America--
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Knucklehead: Poems
by Tony Keith Jr
While society often assigns the label 'knucklehead' to kids with attitude problems, this . . . poetry collection by spoken word poet and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. subverts that narrow way of thinking and empathizes with young people who are misunderstood and unheard. There are poems about the power of language to transcend the racist and homophobic constructs of a society prejudging Black boys. There are poems that serve as a salve for a world that inflicts hurt, poems that offer a beacon of hope for the curious and questioning, and poems that transform the way people love Black gay boys and men. This is a journey of self-discovery through history, family, friendship, and falling in love.--
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