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Teen LGBT+ Pride Reads: From L to T and Beyond

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LGBT+ reads encompassing many labels across the spectrums of both genre and queer identity. This list was contributed by Chicago Public Library's Rainbow Committee.

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21 items

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Beyond the Gender Binary

Beyond the Gender Binary

by Vaid-Menon, Alok

Paperback - 2020

This short read from the Pocket Change Collective series reconstructs binary gender into a more inclusive concept encompassing a much larger spectrum. This short read from the Pocket Change Collective series reconstructs binary gender into a more inclusive concept encompassing a much larger spectrum. Show less

This short read from the Pocket Change Collective series reconstructs binary gender into a more inclusive concept encompassing a much larger spectrum. This short read from the Pocket Change Collective series reconstructs binary gender into a more inclusive concept encompassing a much larger spectrum. Show less

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Boys Run the Riot

Boys Run the Riot

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by Gaku, Keito

Paperback - 2021

A closeted trans boy finds friends he can confide in as they express themselves through creating their own street fashion brand. A closeted trans boy finds friends he can confide in as they express themselves through creating their own street fashion brand. Show less

A closeted trans boy finds friends he can confide in as they express themselves through creating their own street fashion brand. A closeted trans boy finds friends he can confide in as they express themselves through creating their own street fashion brand. Show less

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Cheer Up!

Cheer Up!

Love and Pompoms

by Frasier, Crystal

Paperback - 2021

In this graphic novel, an antisocial lesbian is pressured to join the cheerleading squad. She reignites a former friendship to find that maybe there are also other feelings between them. In this graphic novel, an antisocial lesbian is pressured to join the cheerleading squad. She reignites a former friendship to find that maybe there are also other feelings between them. Show less

In this graphic novel, an antisocial lesbian is pressured to join the cheerleading squad. She reignites a former friendship to find that maybe there are also other feelings between them. In this graphic novel, an antisocial lesbian is pressured to join the cheerleading squad. She reignites a former friendship to find that maybe there are also other feelings between them. Show less

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Fire Becomes Her

Fire Becomes Her

by Thor, Rosiee

Book - 2022

Ingrid is a poor scholarship student at a prestigious private school and is also the girlfriend of a senator’s son. When the senator runs for president, s...Show more Ingrid is a poor scholarship student at a prestigious private school and is also the girlfriend of a senator’s son. When the senator runs for president, she strikes a deal for an internship as a spy on the senator’s opposition in a bid to win his approval, but ends up with a tough decision: does she follow her ambition or her true beliefs? Show less

Ingrid is a poor scholarship student at a prestigious private school and is also the girlfriend of a senator’s son. When the senator runs for president, s...Show more Ingrid is a poor scholarship student at a prestigious private school and is also the girlfriend of a senator’s son. When the senator runs for president, she strikes a deal for an internship as a spy on the senator’s opposition in a bid to win his approval, but ends up with a tough decision: does she follow her ambition or her true beliefs? Show less

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Flamer

Flamer

by Curato, Mike

Book - 2020

Aiden Navarro is facing the daunting transition from a private religious middle school to a public high school, so he wants to make the most of Boy Scout ...Show more Aiden Navarro is facing the daunting transition from a private religious middle school to a public high school, so he wants to make the most of Boy Scout summer camp. He faces relentless bullying, but also develops a relationship and finds his way to self-acceptance. Show less

Aiden Navarro is facing the daunting transition from a private religious middle school to a public high school, so he wants to make the most of Boy Scout ...Show more Aiden Navarro is facing the daunting transition from a private religious middle school to a public high school, so he wants to make the most of Boy Scout summer camp. He faces relentless bullying, but also develops a relationship and finds his way to self-acceptance. Show less

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From Dust, A Flame

From Dust, A Flame

by Podos, Rebecca

Book - 2022

In this stunning piece of magical realism based heavily on Jewish traditions and mysticism, Hannah and her brother search for their missing mother. She fi...Show more In this stunning piece of magical realism based heavily on Jewish traditions and mysticism, Hannah and her brother search for their missing mother. She finds so much more: estranged family, queer identity, Jewish tradition, and the impact of generational trauma. Show less

In this stunning piece of magical realism based heavily on Jewish traditions and mysticism, Hannah and her brother search for their missing mother. She fi...Show more In this stunning piece of magical realism based heavily on Jewish traditions and mysticism, Hannah and her brother search for their missing mother. She finds so much more: estranged family, queer identity, Jewish tradition, and the impact of generational trauma. Show less

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Growing up Trans

Growing up Trans

In Our Own Words

Paperback - 2021

These illustrated short memoirs from teens of many different genders is a must-read for trans youth who need to feel less alone and for anyone seeking to understand their struggles and celebrations in order to be an effective ally. These illustrated short memoirs from teens of many different genders is a must-read for trans youth who need to feel less alone and for anyone seeking to understand their struggles and celebrations in order to be an effective ally. Show less

These illustrated short memoirs from teens of many different genders is a must-read for trans youth who need to feel less alone and for anyone seeking to understand their struggles and celebrations in order to be an effective ally. These illustrated short memoirs from teens of many different genders is a must-read for trans youth who need to feel less alone and for anyone seeking to understand their struggles and celebrations in order to be an effective ally. Show less

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The Hazards of Love

The Hazards of Love

Book 1, Bright World

by Stanley, Stan

Paperback - 2021

This graphic novel series follows a queer teen who made a magical bargain with a talking cat which tricks them by taking over their body and trapping thei...Show more This graphic novel series follows a queer teen who made a magical bargain with a talking cat which tricks them by taking over their body and trapping their soul in a new and horror-filled world. In their own world, their longtime crush senses that something is up and works to figure it out with help from the lesbian mafia. Show less

This graphic novel series follows a queer teen who made a magical bargain with a talking cat which tricks them by taking over their body and trapping thei...Show more This graphic novel series follows a queer teen who made a magical bargain with a talking cat which tricks them by taking over their body and trapping their soul in a new and horror-filled world. In their own world, their longtime crush senses that something is up and works to figure it out with help from the lesbian mafia. Show less

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Hopepunk

Hopepunk

by Norton, Preston

Book - 2022

When Hope, a queer rock-obsessed teen, is outed by her sister, she runs away from her conservative Christian household to avoid being subjected to convers...Show more When Hope, a queer rock-obsessed teen, is outed by her sister, she runs away from her conservative Christian household to avoid being subjected to conversion therapy. When her longtime crush, Danny, faces a similar situation, they form a band together which works to take down “Alt-Rite,” the new hateful band started by Danny’s twin. Show less

When Hope, a queer rock-obsessed teen, is outed by her sister, she runs away from her conservative Christian household to avoid being subjected to convers...Show more When Hope, a queer rock-obsessed teen, is outed by her sister, she runs away from her conservative Christian household to avoid being subjected to conversion therapy. When her longtime crush, Danny, faces a similar situation, they form a band together which works to take down “Alt-Rite,” the new hateful band started by Danny’s twin. Show less

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Iron Widow

Iron Widow

by Zhao, Xiran Jay

Book - 2021

Iron Widow is a rare example of a book that you can judge by its cover! This debut sci-fi series opener is based on imperial China and tackles themes of s...Show more Iron Widow is a rare example of a book that you can judge by its cover! This debut sci-fi series opener is based on imperial China and tackles themes of sexism, queerphobia, systemic oppression, polyamory, revenge, and more, all while piloting giant Transformer-style robots to fight the mecha aliens just outside the Great Wall. Show less

Iron Widow is a rare example of a book that you can judge by its cover! This debut sci-fi series opener is based on imperial China and tackles themes of s...Show more Iron Widow is a rare example of a book that you can judge by its cover! This debut sci-fi series opener is based on imperial China and tackles themes of sexism, queerphobia, systemic oppression, polyamory, revenge, and more, all while piloting giant Transformer-style robots to fight the mecha aliens just outside the Great Wall. Show less

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Lakelore

Lakelore

by McLemore, Anna-Marie

Book - 2022

McLemore (author of When the Moon Was Ours) is known for their beautiful and lyrical style of writing magical realism, and this book is another heartfelt ...Show more McLemore (author of When the Moon Was Ours) is known for their beautiful and lyrical style of writing magical realism, and this book is another heartfelt example. It follows two trans and neurodiverse teens as they learn how to trust each other and work together to stop the world under the lake from wreaking havoc on the surface. Show less

McLemore (author of When the Moon Was Ours) is known for their beautiful and lyrical style of writing magical realism, and this book is another heartfelt ...Show more McLemore (author of When the Moon Was Ours) is known for their beautiful and lyrical style of writing magical realism, and this book is another heartfelt example. It follows two trans and neurodiverse teens as they learn how to trust each other and work together to stop the world under the lake from wreaking havoc on the surface. Show less

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A Little Bit Country

A Little Bit Country

by Kennedy, Brian D.

Book - 2022

A boy who loves country music and one who despises it meet at a Dollywood-type resort. Sparks fly between them as they both grow into themselves in Kennedy’s debut coming-of-age novel. A boy who loves country music and one who despises it meet at a Dollywood-type resort. Sparks fly between them as they both grow into themselves in Kennedy’s debut coming-of-age novel. Show less

A boy who loves country music and one who despises it meet at a Dollywood-type resort. Sparks fly between them as they both grow into themselves in Kennedy’s debut coming-of-age novel. A boy who loves country music and one who despises it meet at a Dollywood-type resort. Sparks fly between them as they both grow into themselves in Kennedy’s debut coming-of-age novel. Show less

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Loveless

Loveless

by Oseman, Alice

Book - 2021

18-year-old Georgia is starting university and has never even kissed anyone. As the school year progresses, she comes to understand herself as aromantic and asexual, and that maybe she isn’t so loveless after all. 18-year-old Georgia is starting university and has never even kissed anyone. As the school year progresses, she comes to understand herself as aromantic and asexual, and that maybe she isn’t so loveless after all. Show less

18-year-old Georgia is starting university and has never even kissed anyone. As the school year progresses, she comes to understand herself as aromantic and asexual, and that maybe she isn’t so loveless after all. 18-year-old Georgia is starting university and has never even kissed anyone. As the school year progresses, she comes to understand herself as aromantic and asexual, and that maybe she isn’t so loveless after all. Show less

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My Trans Parent

My Trans Parent

A User Guide for When your Parent Transitions

by Bryant, Heather

Paperback - 2020

There are so many guides for parents dealing with their child coming out, but not the other way around. This book is a great beginning to filling that important hole in queer nonfiction. There are so many guides for parents dealing with their child coming out, but not the other way around. This book is a great beginning to filling that important hole in queer nonfiction. Show less

There are so many guides for parents dealing with their child coming out, but not the other way around. This book is a great beginning to filling that important hole in queer nonfiction. There are so many guides for parents dealing with their child coming out, but not the other way around. This book is a great beginning to filling that important hole in queer nonfiction. Show less

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The New Queer Conscience

The New Queer Conscience

by Eli, Adam

Paperback - 2020

This small and short read packs a big and important message: the importance of community in propping each other up. This small and short read packs a big and important message: the importance of community in propping each other up. Show less

This small and short read packs a big and important message: the importance of community in propping each other up. This small and short read packs a big and important message: the importance of community in propping each other up. Show less

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Ophelia After All

Ophelia After All

by Marie, Racquel

Book - 2022

Ophelia Rojas knows exactly who she is: a girl who loves roses and is completely boy-crazy… or is she? Ophelia Rojas knows exactly who she is: a girl who loves roses and is completely boy-crazy… or is she? Show less

Ophelia Rojas knows exactly who she is: a girl who loves roses and is completely boy-crazy… or is she? Ophelia Rojas knows exactly who she is: a girl who loves roses and is completely boy-crazy… or is she? Show less

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The Passing Playbook

The Passing Playbook

by Fitzsimons, Isaac

Book - 2021

A sweet sports story romance about a trans male soccer player, this story is quite timely to the controversy surrounding trans people in sports. A sweet sports story romance about a trans male soccer player, this story is quite timely to the controversy surrounding trans people in sports. Show less

A sweet sports story romance about a trans male soccer player, this story is quite timely to the controversy surrounding trans people in sports. A sweet sports story romance about a trans male soccer player, this story is quite timely to the controversy surrounding trans people in sports. Show less

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Queerfully and Wonderfully Made

Queerfully and Wonderfully Made

A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens

Paperback - 2020

Many queer Christians feel a disconnect between their faith and their queer identity, which makes this guide a must-read for all queer Christian youth. Fi...Show more Many queer Christians feel a disconnect between their faith and their queer identity, which makes this guide a must-read for all queer Christian youth. Finke pulls no punches in addressing many religious and secular topics relating to the coming out journey, including how to keep yourself safe, queer pop culture, sex, queer theology, and more. Show less

Many queer Christians feel a disconnect between their faith and their queer identity, which makes this guide a must-read for all queer Christian youth. Fi...Show more Many queer Christians feel a disconnect between their faith and their queer identity, which makes this guide a must-read for all queer Christian youth. Finke pulls no punches in addressing many religious and secular topics relating to the coming out journey, including how to keep yourself safe, queer pop culture, sex, queer theology, and more. Show less

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Stage Dreams

Stage Dreams

by Gillman, Melanie

Paperback - 2019

Two queer women outlaws join forces in 1861 to thwart the Confederate Army in this rollicking Western graphic novel. Two queer women outlaws join forces in 1861 to thwart the Confederate Army in this rollicking Western graphic novel. Show less

Two queer women outlaws join forces in 1861 to thwart the Confederate Army in this rollicking Western graphic novel. Two queer women outlaws join forces in 1861 to thwart the Confederate Army in this rollicking Western graphic novel. Show less

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This Poison Heart

This Poison Heart

by Bayron, Kalynn

Book - 2021

Bri, a queer Black girl with 2 moms, has a magical power over poisonous plants. Find out how in this magical thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat for the upcoming sequel. Bri, a queer Black girl with 2 moms, has a magical power over poisonous plants. Find out how in this magical thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat for the upcoming sequel. Show less

Bri, a queer Black girl with 2 moms, has a magical power over poisonous plants. Find out how in this magical thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat for the upcoming sequel. Bri, a queer Black girl with 2 moms, has a magical power over poisonous plants. Find out how in this magical thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat for the upcoming sequel. Show less

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When Dogs Heal

When Dogs Heal

Powerful Stories of People Living With HIV and the Dogs That Saved Them

by Freidin, Jesse

Paperback - 2021

The AIDS crisis has become endemic and still has an outsized impact on queer communities. While the death rates are nowhere near what they once were, it i...Show more The AIDS crisis has become endemic and still has an outsized impact on queer communities. While the death rates are nowhere near what they once were, it is still a difficult condition to live with, but the people in these pages have help from their canine best friends. Show less

The AIDS crisis has become endemic and still has an outsized impact on queer communities. While the death rates are nowhere near what they once were, it i...Show more The AIDS crisis has become endemic and still has an outsized impact on queer communities. While the death rates are nowhere near what they once were, it is still a difficult condition to live with, but the people in these pages have help from their canine best friends. Show less

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