PRIDEMONTH RECOMMENDEDREADS
PANTO, S
SteveAntony Rainbow saurus
While on an adventure to find the Rainbowsaurus, two dads and their children are joined by a menagerie of rainbow-colored animals who want to find the Rainbowsaurus too.
The Rainbow Parade PORJORD, S
ShaneJordan
During a stormy pride parade, a young child and their supportive father meet and help a non-binary child feel comfortable in their own skin. Join the celebration at the Rainbow Parade and witness a heartwarming story of acceptance and friendship.
PFOST, M
Leoandthe PinkMarker
MariykaFoster
Leo enjoys doodling with his pink marker and when his moms are busy with work, he adds some vibrant pink touches to various items that lead to a colorful surprise.
PORRETE, J
Marley’s Pride
JoëlleRetener
Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears?
MoniqueGray Smith Circleof Love
In this warmhearted book, we join Molly at the Intertribal Community Center, where she introduces us to people she knows and loves: her grandmother and her grandmother's wife, her uncles and their baby, her cousins, and her treasured friends. They dance, sing, garden, learn, pray, and eat together. And tonight, they come together for a feast!
PORWELL, A
It’sPride, Baby!
AllenR. Wells
Join a queer family as they celebrate Black Pride in Washington, D.C. From painting posters to walking in a Pride Parade with neighbors to watching fireworks, this special day is packed with fun. Here are words that children in every family no matter its color, size, or shape—need to hear: We are so proud of you!
JALDR, E
EthanMAldridge Deephaven
From Ethan M. Aldridge, bestselling creator of Estranged, comes a gothic middle grade prose novel that follows a nonbinary student who is drawn to their boarding school's forbidden east wing, where something stalks the shadowy corridors.
JoyMichaelEllison FlorFights Back JELLI, J
In 1969, when thirteen-year-old transgender runaway Flor and her new trans friend Tami try to make their way into the queer and trans community of New York City, they find themselves at the Stonewall Inn on a night that leads to a police raid and violence.
JGOW, R
DearMothman
RobinGow
After the death of his best friend and the only other trans boy at school, Noah starts writing letters expressing his feelings to the humanoid creature Mothman and risks everything when he treks into the woods to prove Mothman's existence.
A. J. Sass JustShyof Ordinary
In this heartfelt novel about family, friendship, and identity, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan-especially when they start public school for the first time.
In this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva's questions about becoming a teenager are confusing--so when her first crush turns out to be on another girl, it feels absolutely wonderful-so why does it become so complicated?
KarenWilfrid JustLizzie JWILF,
Eighth grader Lizzie's study of asexuality in science class leads her to understand her own asexual identity as she embarks on a journey toward self-discovery and self-advocacy.
Recounts the true story of a young adult transgender activist who stood up, spoke out and fought for civil rights after his school discriminated against him, and how he is currently raising awareness and education for everyone.
Finding the right pronoun for you feels like a warm hug and helps you be your most wonderful self. This gentle and whimsical guide to pronoun language encourages self-discovery and celebrates the gender euphoria of feeling like you!
An essential and empowering introduction to the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement throughout history with kidfriendly explanations of important terms.
