LGBTQIA+ Book List (K-12)

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1	Thank you to the Free Library of Philadelphia for curating this list.
2	Author	Title	Cover Image	Description	Questions for Students to Consider while reading	Awards/ Starred Reviews	ebook requires a Library Card: Sign up HERE	Age Range

3	Manushkin, Fran	Plenty of Hugs		Illustrations and gently rhyming text follow two mothers and their toddler on a sunny day.	Some families have two mommies, some have one mommy, and some don't have a mommy. How many mommies do you have? Some families have two daddies, some families have one daddy, and some families don't have a daddy. How many daddies does your family have? Who are the other members of your family? Uncles? Aunts? Step-parents? Grandparents?	Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices Kirkus Starred Reviews Rainbow Book List	ebook: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2534059	Ages 4-7
4	Pittman, Gayle E.	This Day in June		In a wildly whimsical, validating, and exuberant reflection of the LGBT community, This Day In June welcomes readers to experience a pride celebration and share in a day when we are all united. Includes a Reading Guide chock-full of facts about LGBT history and culture	Explain what pride means- Is there anything that you take pride in?	Rainbow Book List Stonewall Book Award Winners	ebook: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2533663	Ages 4-8
5	Neal, DeShanna	My Rainbow		A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal	Have you ever made a gift for someone? Do you have a favorite gift you've gotten? What does it mean to you? Why do you think the rainbow wig was so important to her daughter? What are ways we can show kindness to one another?	Kirkus Best Books Kirkus Starred Reviews Publishers Weekly Starred Reviews Rainbow Book List	Audiobook: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2566897	Ages 4-8
6	Thorn, Theresa	It Feels Good To Be Yourself: A book about gender identity		This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. Written by the mother of a transgender child and illustrated by a non-binary transgender artist, It Feels Good to Be Yourself provides young readers and parents alike with the vocabulary to discuss this important topic with sensitivity.	Did you identify with a specific character in this book? What does is feel like when you try and tell someone something but they don’t listen? How can you be a good friend to someone who tells you that adults might have made a mistake when deciding that they’re a boy or girl?	Booklist Starred Reviews Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices Horn Book Guide Titles, Rated 1 - 4 Kirkus Best Books Kirkus Starred Reviews Publishers Weekly Starred Reviews Rainbow Book List School Library Journal Best Books School Library Journal Starred Reviews	ebook: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2536611	Ages 4-9
7	Gale, Heather	Ho'onani : Hula Warrior		An empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawaiian culture based on the true story of a young girl in Hawai'i who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school. Ho'onani feels in-between. She doesn't see herself as wahine (girl) OR kane (boy). She's happy to be in the middle. But not everyone sees it that way. When Ho'onani finds out that there will be a school performance of a traditional kane hula chant, she wants to be part of it. But can a girl really lead the all-male troupe? Ho'onani has to try.	What are some things that society tells us are "girls only" or "boys only"? Are these gender roles important? Do you think we need them? What are some things you do that challenge societies gender norms like Ho'onani did in this book? What are some ways we can challenge gender norms in our classroom?	In the Margins Book Award Winners Publishers Weekly Starred Reviews Rainbow Book List	ebook: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2534945	Ages 4-9
8	Sanders, Rob	Stonewall: A building, an uprising, a revolution		A powerful and timeless true story that will allow young readers to discover the rich and dynamic history of the Stonewall Inn and its role in the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement—a movement that continues to this very day.	Who were the bullies in this book? Why is it extra difficult when the people in charge are the bullies? What are the ways you can stand up to bullies? How did the people in the book stand up?	Booklist Starred Reviews Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices Horn Book Guide Titles, Rated 1 - 4 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Rainbow Book List	ebook: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2536849	Ages 5-10
9	Sanders, Rob	Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag		In this deeply moving and empowering true story, young readers will trace the life of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings in 1978 with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today's world	What about yourself are you proud of? What ways do you celebrate your pride? How does it feel when someone tells you that who you are is bad or not OK? How does it feel to be excluded, when everyone is allowed to do something but not you? Is that fair? How can we make our classroom and our school more fair?	Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices; Rainbow Book List	ebooK: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2536775	Ages 5-9
10	Lukoff, Kyle	When Aidan Became A Brother		This sweet #ownvoices picture book celebrates the changes in a transgender boy's life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother.	Who here is a big brother or a big sister? Who here has older siblings? What are some difficult changes when a new member is added to the family?	Booklist Editors Choice Booklist Starred Reviews Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices Kirkus Best Books Kirkus Starred Reviews Notable Children's Books, ALA Publishers Weekly Starred Reviews Rainbow Book List School Library Journal Best Books School Library Journal Starred Reviews Stonewall Book Award Winners	ebook: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2590115	Ages 5-9
11	Narvankar, Ameya	Ritu Weds Chandni		This vibrant picture book sets the story of a same-sex couple struggling to gain acceptance against the colorful backdrop of an Indian wedding. Ayesha is excited to attend her cousin Ritu's wedding. She can't wait to dance at the baraat ceremony! But not everyone is happy that Ritu is marrying her girlfriend Chandni. Some have even vowed to stop the celebrations. Will Ayesha be able to save her cousin's big day?	Have you ever been to a wedding? Do you think it's fair that some people don't want Ritu to have a wedding like everyone else? What would you do to help Ritu if she was your cousin?	Kirkus Best Books Kirkus Starred Reviews	ebook: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2578954	Ages 5-9
12	Gino, Alex	George (aka Melissa's Story)		When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part ... because she's a boy. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte -- but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all	Have you ever wanted to do something, wear something, play with someone, but you were told you can't because of who you are, or the way you look? How did that make you feel. How can we make our class, our school a safe place for people to be free to be themselves and do the things that make them happy?	Stonewall Book Award, Lambda Literary Award, Rainbow Booklist, starred reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and Booklist	ebook: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2021920 Audiobook Download: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2554998	Ages 8-12
13	Stead, Rebecca	The List of Things That Will Not Change		Despite her parents' divorce, her father's coming out as gay, and his plans to marry his boyfriend, ten-year-old Bea is reassured by her parents' unconditional love, excited about getting a stepsister, and haunted by something she did last summer at her father's lake house.	How many different types of families can you think of? Of all the different variations, what is the most important aspect of being a family?	Rainbow Book List, starred reviews from School Library Journal, Horn Book, Publisher's Weekly, Kirkus, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, and Booklist	ebook: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2534418 Audiobook download: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2538464	Ages 8-12
14	Sass, AJ	Ana On The Edge		For fans of George and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a heartfelt story about a nonbinary character navigating a binary world. Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly dress kind of kid. So, when Ana learns that next season's program will be princess themed, doubt forms fast. Still, Ana tries to focus on training and putting together a stellar routine worthy of national success. Once Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, thoughts about the princess program and gender identity begin to take center stage. And when Hayden mistakes Ana for a boy, Ana doesn't correct him and finds comfort in this boyish identity when he's around. As their friendship develops, Ana realizes that it's tricky juggling two different identities on one slippery sheet of ice. And with a major competition approaching, Ana must decide whether telling everyone the truth is worth risking years of hard work and sacrifice.	1. Have you ever been made to choose between two things when neither felt right? How did you deal with that? 2. Is it alwasy important to tell the truth? Can you think if situations where it is unsafe to tell the truth. What would you do in those situations?	Rainbow Book List, starred review from Booklist	ebook: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2563212 Adiobook download: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2562867	Ages 8-12
15	Levy, Dana Alison	Misadventures of the Family Fletcher		Relates the adventures of a family with two fathers, four adopted boys, and a variety of pets as they make their way through a school year, Kindergarten through sixth grade, and deal with a grumpy new neighbor.	Can you find similarities between your family and the fletcher family? Why do you think it's easier to focus on our differences?Have you ever had difficulties with a neighbor?	Junior Library Guild Selection, starred reviews in Kirkus and School Library Journal	ebook: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2533566 Audiobook download: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2543118	Ages 8-12
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