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LGBTQ Books For Tweens

Children need to watch themselves, and others who are not like them, depicted in the stories they read. I've selected my favorite LGBTQ middle grade books for kids that speak to universal experiences fond self-acceptance, needing to being seen by others, navigating friendships, and family dynamics.

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Books with LGBTQ Protagonists

Better Nate than Ever (series) by Tim Federle

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Nate's burgeoning sexual self is really only a small subtext of this remarkable book. It may be clear to the sophisticated reader who can browse between the lines, but the main focus is Nate's determination to grow the star of E.T. the Musical. It is packed of laugh out loud humor and readers can't support but fall in love with Nate. The sequel, Five, Six, Seven, Nate! touches a minuscule bit more on Nate's sexuality–but again, it's not the biggest part of the tale. Ages 8 and up.

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The Optimal At It by Maulik Pancholy

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  • What would you undertake if no one could see you? In this surreal adventure, a male child who is used to being overlooked literally becomes invisible, only to understand there may be far more dangerous threats in his school than bullies.

  • A funny, poignant middle grade novel about a tween who navigates questions of identity and friendship when her anonymous web comic goes viral.

  • After attending an incredible concert, Tate Seong is inspired to change into a professional violist. There’s just one problem: they’re the worst musician at their school. Can Tate find the confidence to become a star and share their true identity?

  • Bighearted and observant twelve-year-old Murray O’Shea loves the ocean. Every chance she gets, she’s in it. It could be because the ocean never makes her apologize for being exactly who she is. But will happen to Murray if she can't be in the ocean?

  • A hot-headed cynic befriends the modern kid--a shy trans boy--when she takes on a bet to get him elected student body president.

  • When Nev Tallow receives a mysterious acceptance letter to the seclude

    LGBTQI Family Books for Teens and Middle Grades

    BOOKS FOR TEENS and MIDDLE GRADES FEATURING LGBTQI FAMILIES

    PAPERBACK ORIGINAL
    A stunning new photobook featuring more than fifty portraits of children brought up by male lover parents in America, sixth in a groundbreaking series that looks at LGBTQ communities around the world

    In this “moving personal tribute” (The Daily Beast) to the power of family in all its forms, the Iowa Mention Senator, U.S. Senate candidate, and outspoken marriage equality advocate suggestions a vital reminder that creature yourself is always enough—now with a new afterword

    A vibrant, edgy, fresh new YA voice for fans of More Happy Than Not and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, packed with interior graffiti.

    Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award!

    Jacqueline Woodson is the National Ambassador for Youthful People's Literature

    Three-time Newbery Honor author Jacqueline Woodson explores race and sexuality through the eyes of a compelling narrator

    Let's Gain This Straight reaches out to young people with one o

    23 Highly Recommended LGBT Books for Teens and Tweens

    By Kamyra Harding

    July 8,

    In honor of recognizing the impact that LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Attracted to both genders, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual) individuals have on our culture and history, we asked educators, tweens, teens, and parents to recommend their favorite books celebrating the LGBTQIA+ exposure. Here’s what they common with us.

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    Adaptation

    By Malinda Lo

    Ages 15+

    Set in the near future, Adaptation pays homage to X-files storytelling and features a queer/questioning teenage miss searching for truth amid a vast global conspiracy.

    All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens Throughout the Ages

    By Saundra Mitchell, Malinda Lo, Robin Talley

    Ages 13+

    This diverse historical fiction anthology contains stories by seventeen young adult authors who self-identify across the queer spectrum. Stories range from fairytale retellings to romance on rollerskates, traversing cul