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LGBTQ Young Adult Books

| Cinnaminson Library

The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
Nishat is a lesbian living in a culture that does not allow it.  Now Nishat needs to try to be true to herself without losing her family.

The Minus One Club by Kekla Magoon
Kermit Sanders has known great loss. This loss brings Kermit to a secret group, which he joins while trying to navigate life, sexual identity and grief. 

Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
Sophia is living in world in which the girls need to be chosen by a suitable man or never seen again. For Sophia, this remains a problem since she would rather be chosen by her best female friend. Sophia needs to find the strength to escape the unfair kingdom. 

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Lily and Kathleen live in a time and place in which being gay is not only frowned upon, but dangerous. Will they risk everything for their love?

The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons
Spencer’s pretty great life is brought to a halt when a rule against trans kids playing sports puts everything in jeopardy. What can Spencer do to make things right for him and others like him?

Some Girls Do by Jennifer Dugan
Coming out is something that needs to be done when the person is ready. What happens when someone who is out falls in love with someone who is not ready yet? Follow Morgan and Ruby and see how they navigate this difficult aspect of their relationship. 

Heart Stopper by Alice Oseman
In this beautiful graphic novel about two high school boys, Charlie is shy and nervous and Nick is an outgoing athlete.  The boys begin a wonderful friendship that grows into so much more. 

Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon
This book features powerful spoken word by Alok Vaid-Menon about a world in which gender is a creative expression. 

Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden
This is a groundbreaking novel about two girls who form a friendship that turns into love.

The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
Michael, who has struggled growing up and navigating life as a mixed-raced, queer teen, finally finds a way to accept himself when he discovers the wonderful world of drag.

The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth
Cynic Soairse and free spirit Ruby spend a summer “not falling in love.”  They set out to complete every rom-com cliché for fun – but what will happen when rom-com fantasy mixes with real life emotions?                                

All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson
This is an emotional look into the real-life experiences of a Black queer boy. George M. Johnson shares his memories of what his life was like growing up. From bullies to loving family members, we see the ups and downs of Johnson’s journey.

Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit by Jaye Robin Brown 
Joanna must choose between keeping a promise to her father and finding true happiness. Her father is fine with Joanna being a lesbian as long as she keeps it quiet. But now, for the first time, Joanna feels she has found someone and does not want to keep quiet.

Queer, There, and Everywhere: 23 People who Changed the World by Sarah Prager
Discover true stories of 23 trailblazers who fought for rights and paved the way for future LGBTQ+ people.

Wandering Son by Takako Shimura
Shuichi and Yoshino both feel as if they do not identify with their given gender.  Luckily, they have each other to help navigate family, school and puberty.

Audience: Teens
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