YA LGBTQIA+ Reads

Updated March 16, 2026
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Love at second sight
Lukens, F. T.
Paper Book
A clairvoyant and a werewolf must work together to solve a mystery at the heart of their school. A perfect LGBT+ romantic fantasy for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Margaret Rogerson and Legends and Lattes! ​ Cam is planning to fly under the radar at his new school, which...
Freddie and Stella got hot
Horne, Maggie
Paper Book
Jenny Han meets Mean Girls in Freddie and Stella Got Hot, Maggie Horne's YA rom com about getting revenge and falling in love. "Sick, twisted, and more than slightly unhinged in the absolute best way." --BCCB By the time...
Within These County Lines
Zepka, Brian
Paper Book
Eighteen-year-old Stetson Delancey never thought breaking up with his boyfriend would turn him invisible. In Penango County, Pennsylvania, high school couples carve their names into the legendary Ardor Tree, a rite of passage said to grant love that lasts. Stetson and his boyfriend were no...
My true colours
Levitt, Mike
Paper Book
A socially isolated teen overcomes the pressure to be homophobic and transphobic and instead finds the empathy inherent in his nature. Jake, whose single mom is out working most of the time, keeps mostly to himself at high school, spending time with his more assertive friend Buddy. After...
Tart
Crossley, Becki Jayne
Paper Book
When your world is crumbling around you, how do you make life sweet again? Libby's life is turned upside down when a video of her 'cheating' on her boyfriend, Dan, goes viral the night he has a serious bike accident. Now the whole school has turned on her and her only friend...
Step bi step : the ultimate guide for bisexual, pansexual and queer young people
Clarke, Laura
Paper Book
Am I really bisexual if I haven't kissed someone of the same gender? How do I handle people sexualising my identity? What does it mean if I like one gender more than others? With advice from bi+ activists and influencers including Megan Jayne Crabbe, Sofie Hagen, Pearl Mackie,...
The Queens' English
Davis, Chloe O.
Paper Book
This young readers adaptation of The Queens' English is a nonfiction illustrated reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community's contributions to the English language. This playful, richly illustrated visual dictionary is the perfect book for anyone who has ever wondered about...
Queer cheer : activities, advice, and affirmations for LGBTQ+ teens
Rosswood, Eric
Paper Book
Self-Acceptance and Identity Affirmations for LGBT+ Teens (Ages 12-18) #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Issues, LGBTQ+ Issues, Maturing, and Civil and Human Rights A positive affirmations book with invaluable information for all queer teens ...
A quick & easy guide to coming out
Russo, Kristin
Paper Book
"A valuable package, both for young people exploring their own lives as well as anyone wishing to support them." --Booklist Whether you're queer, trans, questioning, or anything in between, coming out to the folks in your life can be nerve-racking and stressful. Luckily,...
We mostly come out at night : 15 queer tales of monsters, angels & other creatures
Costello, Rob
Paper Book
An empowering cross-genre YA anthology that explores what it means to be a monster, exclusively highlighting trans and queer authors who offer new tales and perspectives on classic monster stories and tropes.  WINNER of the 2025 CNY Book Award for Children's Books A...
Her name in the sky
Quindlen, Kelly
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY comes the exclusive paperback rerelease of HER NAME IN THE SKY, the beloved YA sapphic romance--with an all new bonus chapter! Hannah has big plans for senior year: football games, Mardi Gras parties, and...
I can't even think straight
Atta, Dean
Paper Book
Big decisions and messy relationships. It's all part of life for Kai. A must-read queer coming of age story for fans of Sarah Crossan and Sex Education, written in verse by Stonewall-Award-winning, Carnegie-shortlisted author Dean Atta. Kai...
The ace and aro relationship guide : making it work in friendship, love and sex
Daigle-Orians, Cody
Paper Book
'A must read relationship guide' - School Library Journal 'One of the books I'd deliver to my younger self' - Jeffrey Marsh Should I be upfront with someone I'm interested in that I'm ace or aro? How do I get people to respect my boundaries around intimacy?...
The race to be myself
Semenya, Caster
Paper Book
A REVELATION IN SPORTS MEMOIRS. THIS IS THE JOURNEY OF A WOMAN FIGHTING TO RUN FREE. "A compelling insight her towering resilience and determination." Telegraph, Best Sports Books of 2023 "A story which makes us all interrogate our humanity and the world we...
Sexuality and gender identity
Poole, Hilary W.
Paper Book
Who do I want to be? Am I gay or straight? Am I ready to have sex? These kinds of questions are front-of-mind for most teenagers--and for good reasons. Issues of sexuality, identity, and orientation can be difficult, confusing, and even painful for some teens. This book takes a candid and...
Seeing gender : an illustrated guide to identity and expression
Gottlieb, Iris
Paper Book
Now with a new foreword by National Book Award Winner Kacen Callender, this fascinating book on a relevant subject illustrates the complexities of gender and sexuality through history, science, sociology, and the author's own story. Gender is an intensely personal, yet universal,...

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