Gender, Sexuality, and Relationships

Non-fiction books for teens and adults about gender, sexuality, and healthy relationships

Updated June 13, 2023
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Queer : the ultimate LGBT guide for teens /
Belge, Kathy
Paper Book
Teen life is hard enough with all of the pressures kids face, but for teens who are LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender), it's even harder. When do you decide to come out? To whom? Will your friends accept you? And how on earth do you meet people to date? Queer is a...
Trans bodies, trans selves : a resource for the transgender community /
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Paper Book
There is no one way to be transgender. Transgender and gender non-conforming people have many different ways of understanding their gender identities. Only recently have sex and gender been thought of as separate concepts, and we have learned that sex (traditionally thought of as physical or...
This book is gay
Dawson, Juno
Paper Book
The bestselling young adult non-fiction book on sexuality and gender! Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. Queer. Intersex. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder. This book is for YOU. ...
Let's talk about it : the teen's guide to sex, relationships, and being a human
Moen, Erika
Paper Book
Is what I'm feeling normal? Is what my body is doing normal? Am I normal? How do I know what are the right choices to make? How do I know how to behave? How do I fix it when I make a mistake? Let's talk about it. Growing up is complicated. How do you...
Fine : [graphic novel] a comic about gender /
Ewing, Rhea.
Paper Book
As graphic artist Rhea Ewing neared college graduation in 2012, they became consumed by the question: What is gender? This obsession sparked a quest in which they eagerly approached both friends and strangers in their quiet Midwest town for interviews to turn into comics. A decade later, this...
A quick & easy guide to queer & trans identities [graphic novel] /
G, Mady
Paper Book
A great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys! In this quick and easy guide to queer and trans identities, cartoonists Mady G and Jules Zuckerberg guide you through the basics of the LGBT+ world! Covering...
GLBTQ : the survival guide for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and question
Huegel, Kelly, 1974-
Paper Book
First published in 2003, GLBTQ quickly became the indispensable resource for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning teens (often referred to as LGBT or GLBTQ). This fully revised and updated edition retains all of the straightforward information and practical advice of the...
A quick & easy guide to asexuality [graphic novel] /
Muldoon, Molly, 1987-
Paper Book
"An engaging and essential handbook for anyone interested in gaining insight into an oft-misunderstood community." -- Library Journal This book is for anyone who wants to learn about asexuality, and for Ace people themselves, to validate their experiences. ...
The invisible orientation : an introduction to asexuality /
Decker, Julie Sondra.
Paper Book
Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner in LGBT . "An important resource for readers of any age who are struggling to understand their sexual orientation, or those who would like to better understand asexuality." --Library Journal, starred review Julie Sondra Decker's book functions as...
It gets better : coming out, overcoming bullying, and creating a life worth living
Savage, Dan
Paper Book
In 2010, Dan Savage and his partner, Terry Miller, uttered three wordsthat would give rise to a global movement focused on empowerment of LGBTQ+ youth -it gets better Growing up isn't easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, and this is especially true for...
How to they/them : a visual guide to nonbinary pronouns and the world of gender fluidity
Getty, Stuart
Paper Book
"This tender, smart, personal book is a gift.Stuart Getty generously shows us, with witty illustrations and kind humor, the hows and whys of they/them pronouns. A wonderful and necessary resource that is a delight to read."-Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot and Valencia...

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