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Miles comes home
by Sarah S. Brannen
Miles is excited and scared on adoption day, but when his new dads, Teddy and David, arrive at the foster home, they bring warmth and understanding, plus he now has a sibling, in a book celebrating gay parents.
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What are your words? : a book about pronouns by Katherine LockeAn accessible and heartwarming introduction to gender-diverse pronouns follows the experiences of a gender-fluid child who learns how their neighbors identify themselves during a community party where everyone is included.
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My dad thinks I'm a boy?! : a trans positive children's book
by Sophie Labelle
A comics-illustrated story by the creator of the popular “Assigned Male” webcomic shares messages about how only readers can decide who they really are, depicting the experiences of a 7-year-old transgender girl whose father struggles to recognize and accept her true self. Illustrations.
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My rainbow
by Trinity Neal
An exuberant picture book based on the life of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal describes a family trip to the beauty supply store, where Mom gathers materials to make a vibrant wig that is as colorful as her transgender daughter. Illustrations.
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Maiden & princess
by Haack, Daniel
Published in partnership with GLAAD, a modern fairytale finds a strong, heroic maiden feeling less than enthusiastic about attending a bride-seeking prince's royal ball, before finding unexpected true love elsewhere.
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Prince & knight
by Haack, Daniel
A prince and a knight in shining armor find true love in each other's embrace after fighting a dragon together
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Téo's Tutu
by Maryann Jacob Macias
This story of a boy's first ballet recital celebrates gender-creativity, the joy of dance, and being yourself
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Mr. Watson's chickens
by Dapier, Jarrett
In this hilarious read-aloud story with rollicking rhythm, nonsensical refrains—and too many chickens too count, Mr. Watson must run around town rounding up 456 chickens when they escape.
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Sadiq Wants to Stitch
by Mamta Nainy
Sadiq loves stitching colorful patterns on rugs. However, his Ammi reminds him that boys in his community don’t stitch, they tend to the livestock. But Sadiq is determined to pursue his passion. This winsome tale that defies gender norms and talks about a fading shepherd craft of Kashmir, is written by Mamta Nainy, and illustrated through watercolor vistas by renowned artist Niloufer Wadia.
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What Riley Wore
by Elana K. Arnold
Gender-creative Riley knows just what to wear for every occasion during a busy week with family and friends
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I Love My Colorful Nails
by Alicia Acosta
Ben liked painting his nails, until some of the kids at school started teasing him. When Dad realized why Ben was sad, he decided to paint his nails too.
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Harriet gets carried away
by Jessie Sima
While shopping with her two dads for supplies for her birthday party, Harriet, who is wearing a penguin costume, is carried away by a waddle of penguins and must hatch a plan in order to get herself back to the store in the city
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Jacob's new dress
by Sarah Hoffman
A heartwarming tale that speaks to the unique challenges faced by boys who do not identify with traditional gender roles follows the experiences of young Jacob, who loves playing dress-up but who is told by his peers and parents that he cannot wear a dress to school.
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Jacob's room to choose
by Sarah Hoffman
After Jacob and Sophie are prevented from using their school's bathrooms, their teacher helps her students write new rules about who can use which bathroom
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When Aidan became a brother
by Kyle Lukoff
"Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby"
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Jack (not Jackie)
by Silverman, Erica
Susan loves her baby sister, Jackie, but as Jackie grows older and behaves more and more like a boy Susan must adjust to having a brother, Jack, instead
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10,000 dresses
by Marcus Ewert
Bailey longs to wear the beautiful dresses of her dreams but is ridiculed by her unsympathetic family which rejects her true perception of herself
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Julián is a mermaid
by Jessica Love
Glimpsing a trio of women dressed up in fabulous mermaid costumes while riding the subway home with his abuela, little Julián resolves to make a fancy mermaid costume and headdress for himself and wonders what his abuela will think of the mess he makes, and more importantly, how his costume will reflect how he sees himself.
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Julián at the wedding
by Jessica Love
The heroic young star from Julián Is a Mermaid bonds with a lively new friend during a family wedding filled with flowers, cake, dancing and kissing that reveals the power of friendship in the face of unexpected challenges. Illustrations.
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This day in June
by Gayle E. Pitman
"A picture book illustrating a Pride parade. The endmatter serves as a primer on LGBT history and culture and explains the references made in the story"
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Love is love
by Michael Genhart
Teased for having two fathers, a boy views his friend's traditional family as similar to his own and realizes he can counter the ridicule by taking pride in his fathers and the love that makes them a family. Includes information and resources for both children and adults
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A church for all
by Gayle E Pitman
"Celebrates a diverse community on a Sunday morning at an inclusive church that welcomes all people regardless of age, class, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Come to the church for all!"
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Worm loves Worm
by J. J Austrian
A simply told celebration of love in all its splendid forms finds the insect community preparing to attend the wedding of two apparently identical worms and wondering which will wear the tux and which the gown before deciding it does not matter. Illustrated by the artist of the Little Elliot series. 40,000 first printing.
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Heather has two mommies
by Lesléa Newman
A modern classic for this generation is being relaunched with an all-new, beautifully illustrated edition that follows Heather as she goes to playgroup and feels badly at first because she has two mothers and no father, but then she learns that there are lots of different kinds of families and the most important thing is that all the people love each other.
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Home at Last
by Vera B Williams
Unable to fall asleep in his new bed after being adopted by Daddy Albert and Daddy Rich, young Lester crawls into his parents' bed every night, challenging the family dog to help him adjust. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of A Chair for My Mother and the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator of The Hello, Goodbye Window. 75,000 first printing.
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Mommy, Mama, and me
by Lesléa Newman
A baby drinks juice, plays in the park, reads, and gets put to bed by her two loving mothers. On board pages
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My two moms and me
by Michael Joosten
A heartwarming board book tribute to same-sex parents and their children is comprised of scenes featuring diverse, hardworking moms sharing family days of eating breakfast, going on playdates and enjoying a swim at the pool before settling down with a bedtime story. Simultaneous eBook.
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My two dads and me
by Michael Joosten
An adorable board book for the babies and toddlers of gay fathers, featuring a variety of diverse, loving families with two dads
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A day in the life of Marlon Bundo
by Marlon Bundo
When Vice President Mike Pence's pet rabbit Marlon Bundo and another male bunny fall in love and decide to get married, they encounter opposition from a rule-making stink bug until their animal friends, who embrace individuality, decide to vote on the issue
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Born ready : the true story of a boy named Penelope
by Jodie Patterson
The activist and chair of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Board draws on the uplifting examples of her transgender son in a companion to The Bold World that offers relatable messages about identity, self-acceptance and being true to oneself.
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A is for activist
by Innosanto Nagara
"A is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for. The alliteration, rhyming, and vibrant illustrations make the book exciting for children, while the issues it brings up resonate with their parents' values of community, equality, and justice. This engaging little book carries huge messages as it inspires hope for the future, and calls children to action while teaching them a love for books"
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Camp QUILTBAG
by Nicole Melleby
"After a bit of a rocky start at Camp QUILTBAG, an inclusive retreat for queer and trans kids, Abigail and Kai make a pact to help each other find their footing, all while navigating crushes, their queer identities, and a competition pitting cabin against cabin"
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Nikhil out loud
by Maulik Pancholy
"The voice actor for a hit animated series, 13-year-old Nikhil must find the courage to speak out about what's right when a group of conservative parents protest his openly gay status.
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The real Riley Mayes
by Rachel Elliott
Riley meets two classmates and their growing friendship helps spark a journey of self-discovery within herself
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The Stonewall riots : making a stand for LGBTQ rights
by Archie Bongiovanni
Transported back in time to the legendary Stonewall Inn in 1969, three teenagers experience the police raid firsthand and are thrown into the infamous riots that made the struggle for LGBTQ rights known throughout the country. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Other boys
by Damian Alexander
Starting a new school, seventh-grader Damian takes a vow of silence to avoid being bullied, making him wonder, if boys can be so cruel, why he has a crush on one? 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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A touch of ruckus
by Ash Van Otterloo
When her family moves to the mountains, Tennessee Lancaster finds herself in a world of trouble when she uses her special gift, which forces her to choose between keeping secrets or naming an ugly truth that could tear her family apart.
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Hazel Bly and the deep blue sea
by Ashley Herring Blake
Traumatized and facially scarred by the accident that ended a parents life, young Hazel joins other family members traveling for two years before settling in a Maine community, where an unlikely friend informs her about a local mermaid legend. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Cameron Battle and the hidden kingdoms
by Jamar J. Perry
When Cameron opens the barrier between their world and Chidani, a fabled West African country protecting its people from the slave trade centuries ago, he learns that he is the only one who can save it from danger. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Thanks a lot, universe
by Chad Lucas
When his anxiety spirals into panic attacks after being placed in foster care, an increasingly desperate Brian is offered shy assistance by a basketball teammate Ezra, who is concealing a secret crush. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook.
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The greatest superpower
by Alex Sanchez
Thirteen-year-old Jorge Fuerte struggles to deal with his father coming out as transgender, his twin brother's anger, and trying to keep the secret from his comic-loving friends and cool, confident, quirky new neighbor Zoey
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Ana on the edge
by A. J. Sass
"Twelve-year-old figure skater Ana strives to win competitions while learning about gender identity--Ana's own and that of a new friend--and how to navigate the best path forward"
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Tale of the Shadow King
by Haack, Daniel
When a dark and mysterious Shadow King causes a fog of darkness to spread across their kingdom, the prince and the knight, now happily married, set out to find and stop him
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Too bright to see
by Kyle Lukoff
In the summer before middle school, eleven-year-old Bug must contend with best friend Moira suddenly caring about clothes, makeup, and boys; a ghost haunting; and the truth about Bug's gender identity
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Redwood and Ponytail by K. A HoltA novel in verse about self-acceptance and discovering bonds follows the experiences of two teen girls, an athlete and a cheerleader, who must overcome social barriers that stand in the way of their growing relationship. By the author of Knockout. |
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Snapdragon by Kat LeyhWhen Snap rescues a family of baby opossums, she asks the town witch, Jacks, for help caring for them, but as Snap starts to get to know Jacks, she realizes that Jacks may have a connection with Snap's family past |
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Martin McLean, middle school queen by Alyssa ZaczekSeventh-grader Martin McLean has trouble expressing himself except at Mathletes competitions and, now, as a female impersonator but his first-ever drag show falls on the same night as an important Mathletes tournament |
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P.S. I miss you by Jen Petro-RoyA girl questioning her sexual orientation in light of a crush on a new friend writes forbidden letters to an older sister who has been sent away from their strict Catholic home after becoming pregnant. |
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George by Alex GinoKnowing herself to be a girl despite her outwardly male appearance, George is denied a female role in the class play before teaming up with a friend to reveal her true self. A first novel. |
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The mighty heart of Sunny St. James by Ashley Herring Blake"Twelve-year-old Sunny St. James must navigate heart surgery, reconnections with a lost mother, the betrayal of a former best friend, first kisses, and emerging feelings for another girl" |
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The list of things that will not change
by Rebecca Stead
Keeping a list in her notebook of the important things that remain the same after her parents' divorce, Bea is thrilled when her father announces that he is remarrying and that she will have a new sister. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me.
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Hurricane Child
by Kacen Callender
Born on Water Island in the Virgin Islands during a hurricane, which is considered bad luck, twelve-year-old Caroline falls in love with another girl--and together they set out in a hurricane to find Caroline's missing mother
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The family Fletcher takes Rock Island
by Dana Alison Levy
A follow-up to the award-winning The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher finds the Fletchers overcoming initial disappointments at the beginning of their Rock Island summer vacation through a dose of Shakespeare, a very tippy kayak, a video camera, a swimming cat and new neighbors.
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The second story
by Neil Patrick Harris
The second book in the magical New York Times best-selling series by the award-winning actor finds Leila and her pals faced with a new mystery that's heading their way, and the six friends must do all they can to keep Mineral Wells safe as well as protect themselves in the process.
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Long distance
by Whitney Gardner
To settle into her new life in Seattle, Vega's parents send her to summer camp to make new friends, but instead, Vega finds herself plunged into a mystery when things at camp start getting stranger and stranger. Illustrations.
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The Pants Project
by Cat Clarke
A transgender teen who knows he is meant to be a boy struggles with his new private school's strict dress code that requires him to wear a skirt, a ruling that prompts his campaign to change the school's policies. By the award-winning author of Undone.
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The only black girls in town
by Brandy Colbert
Ecstatic to hear that another African American family has moved into town, surfer Alberta attempts to make friends with homesick newcomer Edie, who helps her uncover painful local secrets in a box of old journals.
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Love, Penelope
by Joanne Rocklin
Fifth-grader Penny writes a series of letters to her future sibling, including facts about their Oakland, California, home, questions about whether their moms will ever marry, and especially that he or she is loved
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The science of being angry
by Nicole Melleby
When a meltdown at her apartment building leads to her familys eviction, 11-year-old Joey, who is angry all the time but doesnt know why, is desperate for answers and finds them in the most unexpected place. Simultaneous eBook.
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To Night Owl from Dogfish
by Holly Goldberg Sloan
A laugh-out-loud tale of friendship and family, told entirely in emails and letters, follows the experiences of two 12-year-old girls--one bookish and fearful, the other fearless and adventuresome--who are sent to camp to bond when their fathers fall in love. By the author of Counting by 7s.
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A high five for Glenn Burke
by Phil Bildner
Giving a school presentation about his role model, gay MLB athlete Glenn Burke, sixth grader Silas Wade hopes to take his first steps toward coming out, before an orchestrated cover-up triggers painful consequences.
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The best at it
by Maulik Pancholy
Advised by his grandfather to find and master his purpose in life, an Indian American youth living in a small Indiana town struggles to identify his purpose while dodging a bully and learning about his sexual identity.
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Alan Cole doesn't dance
by Eric Bell
A follow-up to Alan Cole Is Not a Coward finds gay teen Alan navigating his feelings for a newcomer and a bully's violent abuse at the same time his father pressures him to take a girl to the school dance.
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Molly and the Twin Towers : a 9/11 survival story
by Jessika Fleck
When the Twin Towers fall on September 11, 2001, blocks from her school, twelve-year-old Molly, unable to reach her dads or Gran, must find her seven-year-old sister, Adi, and get her safely home. Includes author's note, glossary, and discussion questions
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Who was Harvey Milk?
by Corinne Grinapol
A Who HQ biographical introduction to one of the most influential leaders in the fight for LGBTQ+ civil rights discusses Harvey Milk's early start as a teacher, his rise as California's first openly gay politician, his advocacy for equality and his post-assassination legacy. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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