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New Young Teen LGBTQ+ Books
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Alex Wise's summer is not looking good - his best friend is leaving town, his crush is avoiding him, and now he has to go on a cruise with his annoying sister Mags and the dad that abandoned them. But when the Shadow Man kidnaps Mags and brings on the apocalypse, Alex and his band of unlikely heroes are the only ones who can save the world. TEEN FANTASY BENTON-WALKER TERRY |
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Asking For A Friend by Ronnie RileyEden's mom decides to throw them a birthday party, and their three friends are invited. Unfortunately, Eden's friends are all fake! Now Eden must convince their three real-life counterparts to be their friend, at least until the day is over. TEEN REALISTIC RILEY RONNIE |
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Linus and Etta Could Use a Win by Caroline HuntoonLinus is a transgender boy starting at a new school, while Etta is jaded after a painful friendship breakup. A bet leads to Etta attempting to help Linus get elected as student body president, and during their time together a new friendship is born. But can it survive if Linus finds out about the bet? TEEN REALISTIC HUNTOON CAROLINE |
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Winnie Nash Is Not Your Sunshine by Nicole MellebyWinnie Nash will be spending her summer with her Grandma, and is under orders not to tell her that she's gay. But with a growing attraction to another girl who hangs around the seniors and NYC's Pride celebration right around the corner, it may be time for some secrets to come out. TEEN REALISTIC MELLEBY NICOLE |
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Dustan dreams of what life will be like out of his tiny lakeside town, but as he leaves some of his classmates force him to swim to the bottom of Mallion Lake. Before drowning he finds a mythical door, and to his suprise it opens. On the other side he finds the reptillian Prince Ven, and the two of them have the chance to write their own story. But the door was closed for a reason, and the secret it hides threatens both worlds. TEEN FANTASY BEIKO S.M. |
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Godly Heathens by H. E. EdgmonGem, a nonbinary Seminole teen, feels like nobody in the world knows her true self - except Enzo, who lives far away in Brooklyn. Then Willa Mae shows up, a new girl who somehow knows more about Gem than even Enzo. She reveals that her and Gem are reincarnated gods who have loved one another through the ages - and that Gem has wronged other immortals in her past lives, and they want revenge. Will they be able to survive the onslaught of angry gods? TEEN FANTASY EDGMON H.E. |
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Infinity Alchemist by Kacen CallenderIt's illegal for Ash to practice alchemy - but he won't let that stop him. But when alchemist apprentice Ramsay catches him in the act, he's forced to help her find a sacred text or face imprisonment. As they work together their relationship grows, and so does the danger they face as they get closer to unimaginable power. TEEN FANTASY CALLENDER KACEN |
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Practical Rules for Cursed Witches by Kayla CottinghamThe daughter of a world-famous curse breaker, Delilah is determined to make her Calling to break the curse on her family that stops its women from finding true love. But the son of a powerful family pulls strings to make her calling to break his curse, where his twin sister Briar will drain his life and magic, becoming monstrous in the process. As Delilah works with the twins, she finds herself falling for Briar - but how can their relationship work with her curse hanging over their heads? TEEN FANTASY COTTINGHAM KAYLA |
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This Fatal Kiss by Alicia JasinskaGisela is cursed to haunt the river she drwoned in until she gets a kiss from a mortal. When Kazik tries and fails to exorcise her, they strike a deal - Gisela will keep Kazik's secret that he's losing his magic, and Kazik will help her get a kiss. But when Kazik falls for the guy picked for the job, things get messy - especially when Gisela realizes the object of their affections is connected to her troubled past. TEEN FANTASY JASINSKA ALICIA |
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This Ravenous Fate by Hayley DenningsSet in 1926 Jazz Age Harlem, Elise is heir to her family's reaper-hunting business. Layla is a newly-turned reaper, who used to be best friends with Elise until she was betrayed. They are forced to team up to investigate why some reapers are turning part-human again, as these hybrids are leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake. TEEN FANTASY DENNINGS HAYLEY |
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To the Bone by Alena BruzasSet in Jamestown in 1609, Ellis is an indentured servant who is hopeful for a new start in America - and a relationship with her crush, Jane. But winter is coming, and as she bears witness to the settler's cruelty towards the Natives, her master's treatment of his pregnant wife, and a dwindling food supply, soon her main hope will be to live to see spring. TEEN HISTORICAL BRUZAS ALENA |
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The Blonde Dies First by Joelle WellingtonDevon may not be as smart as her twin sister, but she knows horror movies. So when she realizes that her friend group is being targeted by a killer following movie tropes, she knows that her blond hair makes her a target. And while her long-time crush Yaya fits the Final Girl role, she'd love be standing next to her when the credits role. Will she be able to outsmart this genre-savy stalker? TEEN HORROR WELLINGTON JOELLE |
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The Dark We Know by Wen-Yi LeeIsadora never felt at ease in her repressive small town - and things got worse when she realized she was bisexual. After two childhood friends mysteriously died, Isadora fled to the safety of art school - but when her abusive father dies, she is forced to return. Her old best friend finds her at the funeral and begs for her help - he claims that there is an evil force causing deaths in the town, and he wants her help in stopping it. TEEN HORROR LEE WEN-YI |
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Dead Girls Walking by Sami EllisTemple Baker is the daughter of a serial killer - but she is convincer her dad did not kill her mom. To prove it she goes back to the farm she grew up on, which has been converted to a true-crime camp for queer girls. Temple poses as a camp counselor as she tries to blend in with the crowd while digging for corpses. When a girl winds up dead, she fears that someone may be mimicking her father's crimes. TEEN HORROR ELLIS SAMI |
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Now, Conjurers by Freddie Kolsch1999 in Massachusetts, Nesbit discovers the corpse of his secret boyfriend. He and the rest of his queer coven vow to find out what happened - which leads them to a red gloved monster living beneath a cemetary. Will they be able to outsmart this fiend? TEEN HORROR KOLSCH FREDDIE |
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Old Wounds by Logan-Ashley KisnerMax and Erin are two transgender teens making their way to California when their bus breaks down in a rural Kentucky town. The locals are acting strange, and soon it becomes evident that transphobia isn't the only thing on their minds. They have been selected as sacrifices to a monster in the woods that only eat girls - but what does that entail if neither Max or Erin are cisgender? TEEN HORROR KISNER LOGAN-ASHLEY |
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So Witches We Became by Jill BaguchinskyWhen Nell and her friends arrived on a private Florida island, they expect to have a great spring break. Instead they find themselves trapped by a cursed, toxic mist with a mysterious beast stalking the water. The girls face a choice - confront their pasts and take on their witchy powers, or succumb to the curse. TEEN HORROR BAGUCHINSKY JILL |
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The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph WhiteSilas is a trans and autistic teenager who can see ghosts living in Victorian England. After rejecting an arranged marriage, he is forced to attend a cruel finishing school designed to turn him into a "perfect wife." Those considered failures mysteriously disappear - and their ghosts beg Silas for justice. TEEN HORROR WHITE ANDREW |
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Wilson is desperate: she's lost her two best (and only) friends, and Annie even went and died before they could make up. So, she enters her town's once-a-decade contest to bring her back to life, even if it's only for thirty days. When Wil discovers a loophole to let Annie stay, she recruits her other friend Ryan to help - even though Ryan hates them both and they still haven't talked about that awkward kiss. TEEN SUPERNATURAL MORRIS MOLLY |
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Flyboy by Kasey LeBlancAsher is a closeted trans teenager who is forced to spend his senior year at a Catholic School. His only escape are his dreams about the Midnight Circus, where he performs trapeze against his rival Apollo. But when Apollo walks into his classroom one day, Asher realizes that the Night Circus may be real - but how far will he go to hold on to the one place he feels at home? TEEN SUPERNATURAL LEBLANC KASEY |
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Jaxon's family runs the premier funeral home in the town of Jacob's Burrow, so he's gotten used to corpses. But nothing could prepare him for when his once best friend and first crush Christian is brought in. When Jaxon accidentally resurrects the boy he must juggle mastering his new necrotic powers with rekindling his relationship with Christian.
TEEN SUPERNATURAL BOU-MONTES LOUANGIE |
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This short story collection highlights authors from the LGBTQIA+ community as they bring both classic and original monsters to life in ways that are sometimes heartwarming and sometimes horrifying.
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Marlowe's last date with her crush Akilah went up in flames - literally. Now the accidental arsonist must work a summer job giving tours of an abandoned mansion on an island. But when long buried secrets surface and people start to go missing, Marlowe will have to crack this case before she winds up on the hit list. TEEN MYSTERY JOHNSON MAUREEN |
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Max is a trans boy who loses himself in a relationship with Gloss. When a past flame-turned-bully is found dead and Gloss is implicated, Max decides to uncover the truth of what really happened.
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One Killer Problem by Justine Pucella WinansWhen Gigi finds her favorite teacher dead in his own classroom and authorities call it an accident, she decides to get to the bottom of it herself with the help of her high school's mystery club. TEEN MYSTERY WINANS JUSTINE |
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After stealing her sister's identity, Liv finds herself stranded on an island with a pop star, two actresses, an Olympic gymnast, and an influencer. They soon find out something inhuman is on the island as well, and their struggle for survival gets even more desperate. TEEN THRILLERS MCCAULEY KYRIE |
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Miles is a trans boy who has the evidence that will finally prove the town sheriff is corrupt. Before he can submit it, he's beaten half to death and wakes up in a hospital bed to further threats. But people are tired living under the Sheriff's heel - how far will they and Miles go to get out from under it? TEEN THRILLERS WHITE ANDREW |
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Cal is poor and queer, making him an outsider at his elite academy. Desperate to find acceptance, he tries to become a member of a secret society. When the initiation grows in intensity and danger, Cal will have to decide how far he is willing to go to belong. TEEN THRILLERS MILMAN DEREK |
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Sid is a nonbinary teen whose father is a serial killer currently serving a life sentence for his crimes. When people start going missing in Cardinal Creek again, Sid falls under suspicion. With the victim's restless ghosts urging them onwards and an ally in new-girl Mavis, Sid will have to uncover past secrets to find the identity of the copycat murderer. TEEN THRILLERS TYNDALL NITA |
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Icarus is an art thief, while his father creates replicas to replace what he takes. They have spent years targeting the man responsible for the death of Icarus' mother, but then Icarus gets caught - by the man's son, Helios. Instead of turning him in, Helios does something even more dangerous - he asks Icarus to be his friend. TEEN THRILLERS ANCRUM K |
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When country music legend Decklee Cassel passes away and leaves a trail of clues to her time capsule (and a cash prize), seventeen-year old aspiring journalist Darren takes on the case. Along with her coworker Kendall, Darren traces the musician's rise and her relationship with songwriter Mickenlee Hooper.
TEEN REALISTIC VORIS JENNA |
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Hana loves K-dramas, and when she gets the opportunity to star in one she is determined not to waste it. She strictly limits herself from getting involved with her T.V. boyfriend, but when a girl from Hana's past is cast as her rival can she continue to separate her personal and professional business? TEEN REALISTIC LEE LYLA |
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Blake and her girlfriend Ella have one goal this summer: join an exclusive sorority, the Serena Society. While Ella has it easy thanks to her mother being an alum, Blake has to go through brutal initiations. To get through it she resorts to drinking, and it's only a matter of time before Blake must choose how far she will go to get what she wants. TEEN REALISTIC HAMMONDS JAS |
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After his parents' divorce and his sister's string of bad breakups, Jackson has become skeptical of love. But when star-swimmer Liam decides to join the school play, both Jackson and his sister can't stop thinking about him. There's no way Liam would choose Jackson over his sister - is there? TEEN ROMANCE KHORRAM ADIB |
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Devin and his family always spend their vacations at their family cabin. When a risky bet means they may lose the cabin to the family's long-time rival, Devin agrees to fake-date Julian to gather intel and assure that they win the bet. But when the feelings get a little too real, Devin will have to decide what's more important - love or payback.
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Grant has been cursed to have his romantic relationships end in faliure. After getting dumped (again), he agrees to help his family renovate his aunt's rundown B&B and vineyard. What he did not agree to was to work beside his former best friend and the first boy to ever break his heart, Ben. TEEN ROMANCE SASS ADAM |
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Alana and Gray have always been soulmates. Just because their romantic relationship ended when Alana realized she was a lesbian doesn't mean their friendship had to follow. But when they both fall for new girl Tal, will their relationship continue to prove unbreakable? TEEN ROMANCE HORNE MAGGIE |
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Shireen is taking part in a baking competition to help promote her parents' donut shop (and win the life-changing prize money). But when one of her fellow contestants is her ex and the other is her new crush, Shireen will have to fight to keep her eyes on the prize. TEEN ROMANCE JAIGIRDAR ADIBA |
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King Arthur's son and Gwendoline, the princess of England have been betrothed. The fact that they hate each other is not the only issue in their soon-to-be-marriage - they're also both queer. Once they realize this they agree to become allies and cover for one another, but how long can this ruse last? TEEN ROMANCE CROUCHER LEX |
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Mia just graduated high school, and the summer promises to be full of painful goodbyes. While most of her friends are moving on (including her kind-of girlfriend Britt), she can't imagine herself leaving Sunset Cove. When Mia finds a letter from her late musician mother, it sets off a scavenger hunt that must end with her facing her future head on. TEEN ROMANCE HOLFORD KALIE |
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When Rumour came out as trans, one of her most painful fallouts was with her best friend Journey - and they haven't talked since. Now they meet again at their local game shop for a game of Dungeons and Dragons. Will their relationship find new life as they complete quests and set out for adventures? TEEN ROMANCE MIELKE KRISTOPHER
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Wade takes a one-two punch when he is not only passed over for the lead spot in the spring musical, but it's given to his ex-boyfriend. He has a disastroud collision backstage with Elijah, a stage hand used to being overlooked. To get back at his ex, Wade agrees to help Elijah become popular. TEEN ROMANCE KENNEDY BRIAN |
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Sal lives in a haunted house, making him a social outcast. He becomes friends with Elsie, a girl who used to be popular until the incident, and Pax, the new boy who likes hanging out in graveyards. TEEN ROMANCE HART FRAN |
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Prince Jadon is forced to improve his image after a very public break up leads to his family stranding him in America. But while his carefully planned photo ops are running smoothly, an unexpected relationship with boy from his private school may complicate things. TEEN ROMANCE WINTERS JULIAN |
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Wesley is the "bad boy" of Stonebridge High, whether he wants the title or not. When he goes to see a play with his mom and falls for ballet dancer Tristan, this closeted teen will have to choose if he wants to be himself or the stereotype people have made him out to be. TEEN ROMANCE NERADA ANTHONY |
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Abby and her marching band have the opportunity to play in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - and she plans to use the opportunity to tell her best friend that she's in love with her. But when she and closeted trans boy Leo get on the wrong subway together, they instead find themselves on an adventure through New York City. TEEN ROMANCE UNDERHILL EDWARD |
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After the death of his beast friend, Eric spends more time daydreaming than living. One day, a boy he met in Japan last year walks out of his imagination and into real life. But nobody else can see Haru, and Eric must decide if he wants to live in delusion or confront reality. TEEN ROMANCE THAO DUSTIN |
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When asexual teen Wren becomes student council president, his first order of business is to abolish the school Valentine's Day Dance. When his VP Leo convinces him to run it on the sponsorship with an anonymous dating app, instead Wren is stuck planning the largest dance in school history. TEEN ROMANCE DEWITT AMANDA |
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Classic Young Teen LGBTQ+ Books
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When Allison met Samantha, she felt an instant spark that she knew meant they would be great friends. What she didn't know is that they could be more than friends, but in North Carolina in 1977, it's not easy to discover you may be gay. TEEN HISTORICAL HITCHCOCK SHANNON |
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Simon Snow is the Chosen One. Unfortunately, he's terrible at it. His magic blows up in his face, if it works at all, and to make matters worse the evil entity he's supposed to defeat is wearing his face. To top it all off, Simon's roommate and nemesis Baz hasn't even shown up for their final year of school - not that Simon cares, of course. TEEN FANTASY ROWELL RAINBOW |
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Sal is a gender fluid thief hell-bent on becoming a member of the Queen's left hand - a quartet of personal assassins. First Sal must survive brutal trainings and contests, all while secretly furthering their quest for revenge. TEEN FANTASY MILLER LINSEY |
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Flora is a pirate disguising herself as a male who develops feelings for Evelyn, a noblewoman her ship is giving passage to. When the pirates show their true colors and enslave the nobles, Flora and Evelyn will have to take their fates into their own hands. TEEN FANTASY TOKUDA-HALL MAGGIE |
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Zosia and Marynka are both after the heart of the prince - literally. As they vie to keep him out of the other's grasp, they must also contend with the growing feelings they have for one another. Meanwhile, their antics do not go unnoticed by a city that loves their prince as much as they love watching witches burn. TEEN FANTASY JASINSKA ALICIA |
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After Arek frees the kingdom from its evil ruler, he finds that his job is not done when the rightful heir is found dead. Now King, Arek is under a magical contract to find a spouse before he turns eighteen or wither away. While his female companions are uninterested, the perfect companion may have been in front of him the whole time - his mage and best friend, Matt. TEEN FANTASY LUKENS F.T. |
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Transgender demigod Theo finds his life turned upside down when he is unexpectedly selected for the Sunbearer trials. Ten are chosen - the winner is showered in glory, while the last place contestant is sacrificed to keep the sun from going out. Theo's opponents are more powerful and better trained, but he is determined that he and his friends will survive. TEEN MYTHOLOGY THOMAS AIDEN |
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Two classmates begin to fall for one another, even as their best friends have already fallen for them. This love quadrangle will need some careful navigation, and even then broken hearts may be unavoidable.
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Hawkins is the mascot for her school and has had a longtime crush on head cheerleader Regina. Unfortunately for her, Regina is already dating star athlete Chloe. Knowing she has a crush on her, Regina asks Hawkins to tutor Chloe for free, knowing she'll do anything to get closer to her.
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Nobody expected anything to happen when shy Charlie and rugby player Nick sat next to each other in class one morning. Instead, a beautiful friendship blossomed. As the two navigate the ups and downs of high school, Charlie wonders if there's a chance they could be more than friends.
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Laura Dean has always been Frederica's dream girl. The two enter an on-again off-again relationship that soon becomes toxic, which begins to affect Freddy's other relationships. Will new friends and advice columnists be enough to help Freddy?
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Tién is a gay teenager struggling to come out to his Vietnamese parents. It's hard enough not knowing how your parents will respond - Tién doesn't even know if there are Vietnamese words for what he is going through. While their English is limited, they still enjoy listening to Tién read his favorite stories - these stories may help Tién keep his family together.
TEEN GRAPHIC MYTHOLOGY NGUYEN TRUNG |
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Neesha and Gabby are two new kids at their school, but what really makes them bond is their love for the same manga series. As they track down the remaining books they have yet to read across North Carolina, their relationship grows and love blossoms.
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Cade loves horror movies. As a closeted queer Latino in rural Texas, he finds real life to be much scarier. When he is sent to work as a ranch hand for the summer, the only saving grace is the handsome boy Henry who lives there. But as the two grow closer, Cade notices that Henry's mother's death was rather... mysterious. What other secrets could this boy be hiding? TEEN GRAPHIC ROMANCE TERCIERO REY |
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When Cam's father dies, she disguises herself as a man so she can claim his inheritance. While she tries to keep a low profile, falling in love with the Crown Princess complicates things.
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Set in 1954 in Chinatown, Lily must carefully navigate her relationship with Kathleen. The Red Scare already puts a target on Lily's family, and with the threat of deportation hanging over her father's head Lily and Kath will risk everything for their love.
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This novel in verse follows Hilde as she tries to find her place in Germany during the 1930s. Faced with a recession and the looming threat of the Nazis, Hilde will find a home at a gay cabaret and love with waitress and performer Rosa. TEEN HISTORICAL WILSON KIP |
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In this retelling of the Great Gatsby, Nicolás is a transgender boy who falls for the mysterious Jay Gatsby. He finds that Jay's extravagant parties are all meant to impress Daisy, Nicolás' cousin who has erased her Latin heritage and now passes as a while girl.
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Raquel does her best to ignore the mysterious disappearances that have been plaguing her Bronx community. But when her crush Charlize's cousin goes missing and her mom comes down with a mysterious illness, she's forced to act. The two will have to team up and travel to a sinister world underneath the city to take on the Echo Game.
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Benji is on the run. Society has collapsed after Armageddon, and the cult that raised him is responsible for unleashing it. Hidden in his blood is a bioweapon he must keep out of their hands. When a community of queer teens rescues him, it looks like things may finally be turning around - but their leader Nick has some secrets of his own.
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Yadriel is a trans boy determined to prove himself to his family. To do so he summons the angry spirit of a boy who went to his high school and agrees to help him learn how he died. TEEN SUPERNATURAL THOMAS AIDEN |
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When Shay is cast as the lead in her school play, at first she is thrilled. But then her drama teacher is revealed to be a predator, and he also happens to be the last person whose recommendation she needs for a scholarship. To overcome this obstacle she will need the help of her rival Ana, who it turns out may not be as bad as she thought. TEEN SUPERNATURAL BROPHY AISLINN |
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Holly thought all her dreams were coming true when her vampire boyfriend agreed to turn her in 1987. But a few decades later and she's old news. Along with two of his other "eternal loves," Holly is determined to get revenge - and save Elton's next target from a similar fate. TEEN SUPERNATURAL HARTL SONIA |
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In the town of Salem, genderqueer and newly-turned zombie Z must try to survive and repair her magical seal in a town that is increasingly hostile to monsters.
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Girls have been disappearing from the island of Sawkill Rock for decades. Now, three unlikely friends will come together and face down a ravenous evil that has been growing stronger with each kill.
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Dee is the secret host of a popular true-crime podcast. When a missing child case seems linked to the disappearance of her best friend ten years ago, she considers revealing her identity and putting her life on the line to find out the truth.
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This autobiographical memoir follows George as he traces his childhood as a queer Black boy in New Jersey and Virginia. Each personal essay follows a memory and time of George's life as he recalls the trials and triumphs of his life.
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Juno Dawson shares stories, writes about labels and identities, and offers advice as she tackles the complex realities of growing up trans. TEEN 306.768 DAW |
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Discover how queer people from around the world have made history. From entertainers to politicians, this book delves into the lives of 23 people from throughout world history and the impact they had. TEEN 306.7663 PRA |
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Bailar is a transgender man who competed as the first ever trans athlete on a NCAA Division 1 team. In this book he gives his answers to the questions people commonly ask about transgender people, and gives advice on how to meet people where they are and begin constructive dialogue.
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Michael is a biracial gey teen who has never felt Greek or Black enough to fit in. He finally finds where he belongs in Drag Society, and the Black Flamingo is born.
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Felix is a trans boy longing to find love and fit in. When an anonymous student sends him transphobic messages, Felix plans to get his revenge by catfishing his bully. What he doesn't plan for is to find himself in a love triangle with his former enemy and best friend.
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Ben is forced to leave home after coming out as nonbinary, and ends up living with their estranged sister and her husband. Plans to lay low for the remainder of senior year are shattered when Ben meets Nathan, a charismatic fellow student, and the two start to fall in love.
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When Rukhsana's conservative Muslim parents catch her kissing her girlfrind Ariana, they take her to Bangledesh to reconnect with her religion and find an arranged marriage. Rukhsana must find the courage to fight for the right to choose her own path.
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Harriet is the perfect student, while Will is a trouble maker. These two girls team up to anonymously expose a coach's inappropriate behavior by creating an imaginary student - Amelia Westlake. But as the girls grow closer and fall for one another the search for the people behind Amelia heats up.
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Ari is a troubled teen, and Dante is a know-it-all. These two loners have nothing in common, but they build a relationship that will teach them truths about themselves and who they want to be.
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Written in 2003, this romcom follows Paul and his friends through their sophmore year of highschool in a gay-friendly small town. Paul's romance with Noah is the main plotline - while two of them hit it off initially, Noah eventually leaves Paul. Will Paul be able to win Noah back?
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Hani is a popular girl at school, but when she comes out as bisexual her friends tell her she can't claim to be bi if she's only dated guys. In a panic, Hani blurts out that she's actually dating Ishu - the academic overachiever she hates. The two find that fake dating has benefits for both of them, but when real feeling start to develop will they be able to find a happy ending?
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Chloe is so close to achieving her dream of becoming valedictorian of her high school. Shara Wheeler is her only competition - but a month before graduation, Shara kisses Chloe and vanishes. Teaming up with Shara's quarterback boyfriend and neighbor with a crush, Chloe is determined to get her rival back.
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Amanda's dream is to quietly fit in at her new school. But when she falls in love with Grant, she wants to share everything about herself - including her previous life as Andrew.
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Jude and her twin brother Noah used to be inseperable. But years later, they barely talk. Follow their lives, first as Noah tells it and then as Jude, and discover what happened to the twins - and whether or not they can reconcile their relationship.
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Imogen is excited to go to the same college next year as her best friend Lili, and in preperation is going to visit her on spring break. But when she gets there, Lili tells her that she lied to her friends and told them Lili and Imogen used to date. Even though Imogen is straight, she's determined to have her friend's back - but when Lili's friend Tessa is around, suddenly Imogen is not so sure of anything.
TEEN ROMANCE ALBERTALLI BECKY |
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Georgia has been surrounded by plenty of loving relationships in her life - but has never had any romantic feelings herself. When she gets to college, she comes to realize that she is asexual/aromantic - and that love can be found in many different shapes and forms.
TEEN ROMANCE OSEMAN ALICE |
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In this queer retelling of Grease, Ollie and Will have a summer fling for the ages - but then it ends. When Ollie ends up enrolled at Will's school due to a family emergency, he finds that the kind, affectionate boy he met over summer has been replaced with a closeted jock. Will these two lovebirds be able to find their happy ending?
TEEN ROMANCE GONZALES SOPHIE |
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Simon is a closeted gay teen with a secret pen pal. When one of his emails ends up in the wrong hands, he is forced to become a wingman for his classmate or he and his crush will be outed to the whole school.
TEEN ROMANCE ALBERTALLI BECKY |
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Pony is a trans boy who wants to fly under the radar at his new school. Georgia is a chearleader starting to think about the future, and only wants to make it to graduation. But when these two meet on the first day of school, their relationship will send waves through the entire town.
TEEN ROMANCE MCSMITH TOBLY |
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Abby is a fashion-obsessed teen happy with playing sidekick to others. When she lands a summer internship at her favorite boutique, she finds herself in competition with fellow intern Jordi for a paid position in the fall. The only problem? They have fallen in love.
TEEN ROMANCE SPALDING AMY |
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Tash and her web series are suddenly thrust into the limelight when a shout-out from a vlogger makers her go viral. While she's happy to suddenly have thousands of new fans, the pressure to deliver is immense. And when she gets nominated for an award, she also gets the chance to meet the other nominee shes been flirting with - if only she could find a way to tell her crush she's asexual.
TEEN ROMANCE ORMSBEE KATIE |
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When Sana tried to ask out Rachel, she thought it was a prank - and was furious. But when Rachel needs a lead for her film final, Sana is the perfect fit. As the two girls reluctantly work together under the weight of their misunderstanding, they get a second chance to form a beautiful relationship. TEEN ROMANCE SAFI AMINAH |
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Ben and Arthus dated, but years have gone by and now they live two seperate lives. Pursuing their careers and in the midst of new relationships, they run into one another again in New York City. They shake it off, but when they continue to accidentally meet they eventually have to wonder if the universe is giving them a do-over.
TEEN ROMANCE BECKY ALBERTALLI |
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Liz is a poor Black girl in a rich, white midwestern town. She avoids the spotlight, and her only goal in high school is to graduate and get to college. But when her musical ability fails to win her a scholarship, she must turn to the school's scholarships for promking and queen.
TEEN ROMANCE JOHNSON LEAH |
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Ryann dreams of traveling the stars, but knows that her goal isn't realistic for a poor girl on the wrong side of town. Alexandria is a loner who at first pushes Ryann away, but when she breaks her arm the two are forced to interact. Ryann finds out Alexandria's mother is an astronaut on a one-way trip to the edge of the solar sister, and together the two spend every night waiting to catch radio signals from her ship.
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