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Follow these LGBTQ teen protagonists as they bravely discover who they are, whom they love, and how they navigate their world.

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Boy Meets Boy

Boy Meets Boy

by Levithan, David

Book - 2003

This is the story of Paul, a sophomore at a high school like no other: The cheerleaders ride Harleys, the homecoming queen used to be a guy named Daryl (s...Show more This is the story of Paul, a sophomore at a high school like no other: The cheerleaders ride Harleys, the homecoming queen used to be a guy named Daryl (she now prefers Infinite Darlene and is also the star quarterback), and the gay-straight alliance was formed to help the straight kids learn how to dance. When Paul meets Noah, he thinks he's found the one his heart is made for. Until he blows it. Show less

This is the story of Paul, a sophomore at a high school like no other: The cheerleaders ride Harleys, the homecoming queen used to be a guy named Daryl (s...Show more This is the story of Paul, a sophomore at a high school like no other: The cheerleaders ride Harleys, the homecoming queen used to be a guy named Daryl (she now prefers Infinite Darlene and is also the star quarterback), and the gay-straight alliance was formed to help the straight kids learn how to dance. When Paul meets Noah, he thinks he's found the one his heart is made for. Until he blows it. Show less

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Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit

Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit

by Brown, Jaye Robin

Book - 2016

Joanna Gordon has been out and proud for years, but when her popular radio evangelist father remarries and decides to move all three of them from Atlanta ...Show more Joanna Gordon has been out and proud for years, but when her popular radio evangelist father remarries and decides to move all three of them from Atlanta to the more conservative Rome, Georgia, he asks Jo to do the impossible: to lie low for the rest of her senior year. And Jo reluctantly agrees. Show less

Joanna Gordon has been out and proud for years, but when her popular radio evangelist father remarries and decides to move all three of them from Atlanta ...Show more Joanna Gordon has been out and proud for years, but when her popular radio evangelist father remarries and decides to move all three of them from Atlanta to the more conservative Rome, Georgia, he asks Jo to do the impossible: to lie low for the rest of her senior year. And Jo reluctantly agrees. Show less

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Juliet Takes A Breath

Juliet Takes A Breath

by Rivera, Gabby

Book - 2019

Juliet Milagros Palante is a self-proclaimed closeted Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. Only, she's not so closeted anymore. Not after coming out to ...Show more Juliet Milagros Palante is a self-proclaimed closeted Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. Only, she's not so closeted anymore. Not after coming out to her family the night before flying to Portland, Oregon, to intern with her favorite feminist writer--what's sure to be a life-changing experience. And when Juliet's coming out crashes and burns, she's not sure her mom will ever speak to her again. Show less

Juliet Milagros Palante is a self-proclaimed closeted Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. Only, she's not so closeted anymore. Not after coming out to ...Show more Juliet Milagros Palante is a self-proclaimed closeted Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. Only, she's not so closeted anymore. Not after coming out to her family the night before flying to Portland, Oregon, to intern with her favorite feminist writer--what's sure to be a life-changing experience. And when Juliet's coming out crashes and burns, she's not sure her mom will ever speak to her again. Show less

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The Miseducation of Cameron Post

The Miseducation of Cameron Post

by Danforth, Emily M.

Paperback - 2013

When Cameron Post's parents die suddenly in a car crash, her shocking first thought is relief. Relief they'll never know that, hours earlier, she had been...Show more When Cameron Post's parents die suddenly in a car crash, her shocking first thought is relief. Relief they'll never know that, hours earlier, she had been kissing a girl. But that relief doesn't last, and Cam is forced to move in with her conservative aunt Ruth and old-fashioned grandmother. When new girl Coley Talor and Cam forge an unexpected and intense friendship, Cam's Aunt Ruth takes drastic action to "fix" her niece, bringing Cam face-to-face with the cost of denying her true self--even if she's not quite sure who that is. Show less

When Cameron Post's parents die suddenly in a car crash, her shocking first thought is relief. Relief they'll never know that, hours earlier, she had been...Show more When Cameron Post's parents die suddenly in a car crash, her shocking first thought is relief. Relief they'll never know that, hours earlier, she had been kissing a girl. But that relief doesn't last, and Cam is forced to move in with her conservative aunt Ruth and old-fashioned grandmother. When new girl Coley Talor and Cam forge an unexpected and intense friendship, Cam's Aunt Ruth takes drastic action to "fix" her niece, bringing Cam face-to-face with the cost of denying her true self--even if she's not quite sure who that is. Show less

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Everything Leads to You

Everything Leads to You

by LaCour, Nina

Book - 2014

Eighteen-year-old production design intern Emi is getting over her first love and trying to establish her place in the Los Angeles film industry. When she...Show more Eighteen-year-old production design intern Emi is getting over her first love and trying to establish her place in the Los Angeles film industry. When she and her best friend Charlotte find a letter hidden in the possessions of a recently deceased Hollywood film legend at an estate sale, they begin searching for its intended recipient. Eventually that leads to Ava, a beautiful teen to whom Emi is immediately attracted. --School Library Journal Show less

Eighteen-year-old production design intern Emi is getting over her first love and trying to establish her place in the Los Angeles film industry. When she...Show more Eighteen-year-old production design intern Emi is getting over her first love and trying to establish her place in the Los Angeles film industry. When she and her best friend Charlotte find a letter hidden in the possessions of a recently deceased Hollywood film legend at an estate sale, they begin searching for its intended recipient. Eventually that leads to Ava, a beautiful teen to whom Emi is immediately attracted. --School Library Journal Show less

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If I Was your Girl

If I Was your Girl

by Russo, Meredith

Book - 2016

When new student Amanda Hardy meets sweet, easygoing Grant, she can't help but start to let him into her life. She finds herself yearning to share with hi...Show more When new student Amanda Hardy meets sweet, easygoing Grant, she can't help but start to let him into her life. She finds herself yearning to share with him everything about herself, including her past. But Amanda's terrified that once she tells him the truth, he won't be able to see past it. Because the secret that Amanda's been keeping? It's that at her old school, she used to be Andrew. Will the truth cost Amanda her new life, and her new love? Show less

When new student Amanda Hardy meets sweet, easygoing Grant, she can't help but start to let him into her life. She finds herself yearning to share with hi...Show more When new student Amanda Hardy meets sweet, easygoing Grant, she can't help but start to let him into her life. She finds herself yearning to share with him everything about herself, including her past. But Amanda's terrified that once she tells him the truth, he won't be able to see past it. Because the secret that Amanda's been keeping? It's that at her old school, she used to be Andrew. Will the truth cost Amanda her new life, and her new love? Show less

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

by Sáenz, Benjamin Alire

Paperback - 2014

Fifteen-year-old Ari Mendoza is an angry loner with a brother in prison, but when he meets Dante and they become friends, Ari starts to ask questions about himself, his parents, and his family that he has never asked before. Fifteen-year-old Ari Mendoza is an angry loner with a brother in prison, but when he meets Dante and they become friends, Ari starts to ask questions about himself, his parents, and his family that he has never asked before. Show less

Fifteen-year-old Ari Mendoza is an angry loner with a brother in prison, but when he meets Dante and they become friends, Ari starts to ask questions about himself, his parents, and his family that he has never asked before. Fifteen-year-old Ari Mendoza is an angry loner with a brother in prison, but when he meets Dante and they become friends, Ari starts to ask questions about himself, his parents, and his family that he has never asked before. Show less

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Anger Is A Gift

Anger Is A Gift

by Oshiro, Mark

Book - 2018

High schooler Moss is a survivor. He's witnessed his father's death at the hands of the police and has anxiety, but his friends and mother help him throug...Show more High schooler Moss is a survivor. He's witnessed his father's death at the hands of the police and has anxiety, but his friends and mother help him through panic attacks. He struggles with self-consciousness and body image, and his dating life as a large, gay, African American male teen has been nonexistent-until he meets Javier, an undocumented immigrant from a different school, and begins to fall in love. --School Library Journal Show less

High schooler Moss is a survivor. He's witnessed his father's death at the hands of the police and has anxiety, but his friends and mother help him throug...Show more High schooler Moss is a survivor. He's witnessed his father's death at the hands of the police and has anxiety, but his friends and mother help him through panic attacks. He struggles with self-consciousness and body image, and his dating life as a large, gay, African American male teen has been nonexistent-until he meets Javier, an undocumented immigrant from a different school, and begins to fall in love. --School Library Journal Show less

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More Happy Than Not

More Happy Than Not

by Silvera, Adam

Paperback - 2016

In the months after his father's suicide, it's been tough for sixteen-year-old Aaron Soto to find happiness again until he starts spending time hanging ou...Show more In the months after his father's suicide, it's been tough for sixteen-year-old Aaron Soto to find happiness again until he starts spending time hanging out with new guy, Thomas. While Aaron can't deny his newfound feelings or how Thomas makes him feel safe from himself, despite the tensions their friendship is stirring with his girlfriend and friends, Aaron considers turning to the Leteo Institute's revolutionary memory-alteration procedure to straighten himself out, even if it means forgetting who he truly is. Show less

In the months after his father's suicide, it's been tough for sixteen-year-old Aaron Soto to find happiness again until he starts spending time hanging ou...Show more In the months after his father's suicide, it's been tough for sixteen-year-old Aaron Soto to find happiness again until he starts spending time hanging out with new guy, Thomas. While Aaron can't deny his newfound feelings or how Thomas makes him feel safe from himself, despite the tensions their friendship is stirring with his girlfriend and friends, Aaron considers turning to the Leteo Institute's revolutionary memory-alteration procedure to straighten himself out, even if it means forgetting who he truly is. Show less

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Little & Lion

Little & Lion

by Colbert, Brandy

Book - 2017

After a year at boarding school, 16-year-old Suzette is happy to be home for the summer, but that doesn't mean life is simple. Her stepbrother, Lionel, ha...Show more After a year at boarding school, 16-year-old Suzette is happy to be home for the summer, but that doesn't mean life is simple. Her stepbrother, Lionel, has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder; Suzette has just had her first same-sex relationship (and first encounter with homophobia); and she's attracted to both her longtime friend Emil and her flirtatious coworker Rafaela-whom Lionel also likes. --Publishers Weekly Show less

After a year at boarding school, 16-year-old Suzette is happy to be home for the summer, but that doesn't mean life is simple. Her stepbrother, Lionel, ha...Show more After a year at boarding school, 16-year-old Suzette is happy to be home for the summer, but that doesn't mean life is simple. Her stepbrother, Lionel, has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder; Suzette has just had her first same-sex relationship (and first encounter with homophobia); and she's attracted to both her longtime friend Emil and her flirtatious coworker Rafaela-whom Lionel also likes. --Publishers Weekly Show less

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Labyrinth Lost

Labyrinth Lost

by Córdova, Zoraida

Book - 2016

The highly acclaimed Latinx-infused Queer fantasy from Zoraida Córdova following three sisters--and teen witches--as they develop their powers and battle magic through epic questing and in realms beyond. The highly acclaimed Latinx-infused Queer fantasy from Zoraida Córdova following three sisters--and teen witches--as they develop their powers and battle magic through epic questing and in realms beyond. Show less

The highly acclaimed Latinx-infused Queer fantasy from Zoraida Córdova following three sisters--and teen witches--as they develop their powers and battle magic through epic questing and in realms beyond. The highly acclaimed Latinx-infused Queer fantasy from Zoraida Córdova following three sisters--and teen witches--as they develop their powers and battle magic through epic questing and in realms beyond. Show less

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Of Fire and Stars

Of Fire and Stars

by Coulthurst, Audrey

Book - 2016

16-year-old Dennaleia is betrothed to Prince Thandilimon of Mynaria. When she arrives in Mynaria to start her new life, she nearly starts a conflagration....Show more 16-year-old Dennaleia is betrothed to Prince Thandilimon of Mynaria. When she arrives in Mynaria to start her new life, she nearly starts a conflagration. While hiding her magical "Affinity" for fire, Dennaleia must also find a way to work with the prince's prickly and rebellious older sister, Amaranthine, to dissuade Mynaria's king from waging an unjustified war. But Dennaleia is faced with difficult choices about her future after something other than friendship unexpectedly develops between the two princesses. Show less

16-year-old Dennaleia is betrothed to Prince Thandilimon of Mynaria. When she arrives in Mynaria to start her new life, she nearly starts a conflagration....Show more 16-year-old Dennaleia is betrothed to Prince Thandilimon of Mynaria. When she arrives in Mynaria to start her new life, she nearly starts a conflagration. While hiding her magical "Affinity" for fire, Dennaleia must also find a way to work with the prince's prickly and rebellious older sister, Amaranthine, to dissuade Mynaria's king from waging an unjustified war. But Dennaleia is faced with difficult choices about her future after something other than friendship unexpectedly develops between the two princesses. Show less

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As I Descended

As I Descended

by Talley, Robin

Book - 2016

Talley creates a dark and twisted gothic boarding school setting replete with vengeful spirits, drugs, and suicide in this Shakespeare-inspired tragedy. M...Show more Talley creates a dark and twisted gothic boarding school setting replete with vengeful spirits, drugs, and suicide in this Shakespeare-inspired tragedy. Maria Lyon and Lily Boiten, roommates at Virginia's exclusive Acheron Academy, are also secretly in love. The girls plan on attending Stanford after graduation, far from disapproving parents and peers. Standing in their way is Delilah Dufrey, the school's golden girl, who is poised to win the coveted Cawdor Kingsley Prize, which guarantees the winner full tuition to the college of their choice. --Publishers Weekly Show less

Talley creates a dark and twisted gothic boarding school setting replete with vengeful spirits, drugs, and suicide in this Shakespeare-inspired tragedy. M...Show more Talley creates a dark and twisted gothic boarding school setting replete with vengeful spirits, drugs, and suicide in this Shakespeare-inspired tragedy. Maria Lyon and Lily Boiten, roommates at Virginia's exclusive Acheron Academy, are also secretly in love. The girls plan on attending Stanford after graduation, far from disapproving parents and peers. Standing in their way is Delilah Dufrey, the school's golden girl, who is poised to win the coveted Cawdor Kingsley Prize, which guarantees the winner full tuition to the college of their choice. --Publishers Weekly Show less

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In Other Lands

In Other Lands

A Novel

by Brennan, Sarah Rees

Book - 2017

Irritable and annoying, 13-year-old Elliot Schafer becomes the unlikely protagonist of Brennan's novel after receiving an invitation to attend a unique sc...Show more Irritable and annoying, 13-year-old Elliot Schafer becomes the unlikely protagonist of Brennan's novel after receiving an invitation to attend a unique school in the magical realm, which is protected from the real world by an invisible wall that few can see. There he spends the next four years learning about elves, mermaids, trolls, treaties, and falling in love. --Booklist Show less

Irritable and annoying, 13-year-old Elliot Schafer becomes the unlikely protagonist of Brennan's novel after receiving an invitation to attend a unique sc...Show more Irritable and annoying, 13-year-old Elliot Schafer becomes the unlikely protagonist of Brennan's novel after receiving an invitation to attend a unique school in the magical realm, which is protected from the real world by an invisible wall that few can see. There he spends the next four years learning about elves, mermaids, trolls, treaties, and falling in love. --Booklist Show less

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Ramona Blue

Ramona Blue

by Murphy, Julie

Book - 2017

Standing over six feet tall with unmistakable blue hair, Ramona is sure of three things: she likes girls, she's fiercely devoted to her family, and she knows she's destined for something bigger than the trailer she calls home in Eulogy, Mississippi. Standing over six feet tall with unmistakable blue hair, Ramona is sure of three things: she likes girls, she's fiercely devoted to her family, and she knows she's destined for something bigger than the trailer she calls home in Eulogy, Mississippi. Show less

Standing over six feet tall with unmistakable blue hair, Ramona is sure of three things: she likes girls, she's fiercely devoted to her family, and she knows she's destined for something bigger than the trailer she calls home in Eulogy, Mississippi. Standing over six feet tall with unmistakable blue hair, Ramona is sure of three things: she likes girls, she's fiercely devoted to her family, and she knows she's destined for something bigger than the trailer she calls home in Eulogy, Mississippi. Show less

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Luna

Luna

A Novel

by Peters, Julie Anne

Paperback - 2004

Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, Luna, reveal...Show more Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, Luna, reveals herself only at night. Now everything is about to change - Luna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. But are Liam's family and friends ready to welcome Luna into their lives? Show less

Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, Luna, reveal...Show more Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, Luna, reveals herself only at night. Now everything is about to change - Luna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. But are Liam's family and friends ready to welcome Luna into their lives? Show less

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Odd One Out

Odd One Out

by Stone, Nic

Book - 2018

High school juniors and best friends Courtney and Jupe, and new sophomore Rae, explore their sexuality and their budding attractions for one another. High school juniors and best friends Courtney and Jupe, and new sophomore Rae, explore their sexuality and their budding attractions for one another. Show less

High school juniors and best friends Courtney and Jupe, and new sophomore Rae, explore their sexuality and their budding attractions for one another. High school juniors and best friends Courtney and Jupe, and new sophomore Rae, explore their sexuality and their budding attractions for one another. Show less

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Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

by Albertalli, Becky

Paperback - 2016

Sixteen-year-old, not-so-openly-gay Simon Spier is blackmailed into playing wingman for his classmate or else his sexual identity--and that of his pen pal--will be revealed. Sixteen-year-old, not-so-openly-gay Simon Spier is blackmailed into playing wingman for his classmate or else his sexual identity--and that of his pen pal--will be revealed. Show less

Sixteen-year-old, not-so-openly-gay Simon Spier is blackmailed into playing wingman for his classmate or else his sexual identity--and that of his pen pal--will be revealed. Sixteen-year-old, not-so-openly-gay Simon Spier is blackmailed into playing wingman for his classmate or else his sexual identity--and that of his pen pal--will be revealed. Show less

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I'll Give You the Sun

I'll Give You the Sun

by Nelson, Jandy

Paperback - 2014

At first, Jude and her twin brother are NoahandJude; inseparable. Noah draws constantly and is falling in love with the charismatic boy next door, while d...Show more At first, Jude and her twin brother are NoahandJude; inseparable. Noah draws constantly and is falling in love with the charismatic boy next door, while daredevil Jude wears red-red lipstick, cliff-dives, and does all the talking for both of them. Years later, they are barely speaking. Show less

At first, Jude and her twin brother are NoahandJude; inseparable. Noah draws constantly and is falling in love with the charismatic boy next door, while d...Show more At first, Jude and her twin brother are NoahandJude; inseparable. Noah draws constantly and is falling in love with the charismatic boy next door, while daredevil Jude wears red-red lipstick, cliff-dives, and does all the talking for both of them. Years later, they are barely speaking. Show less

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The Porcupine of Truth

The Porcupine of Truth

by Konigsberg, Bill

Book - 2015

Carson Smith is resigned to spending his summer in Billings, Montana, helping his mom take care of his father, a dying alcoholic he doesn't really know. T...Show more Carson Smith is resigned to spending his summer in Billings, Montana, helping his mom take care of his father, a dying alcoholic he doesn't really know. Then he meets Aisha Stinson, a beautiful girl who has run away from her difficult family, and discovers a secret regarding his grandfather, who disappeared without warning or explanation decades before. Together, Carson and Aisha embark on an epic road trip to try and save Carson's dad, restore his fragmented family, and discover the "Porcupine of Truth" in all of their lives. Show less

Carson Smith is resigned to spending his summer in Billings, Montana, helping his mom take care of his father, a dying alcoholic he doesn't really know. T...Show more Carson Smith is resigned to spending his summer in Billings, Montana, helping his mom take care of his father, a dying alcoholic he doesn't really know. Then he meets Aisha Stinson, a beautiful girl who has run away from her difficult family, and discovers a secret regarding his grandfather, who disappeared without warning or explanation decades before. Together, Carson and Aisha embark on an epic road trip to try and save Carson's dad, restore his fragmented family, and discover the "Porcupine of Truth" in all of their lives. Show less

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