Book List

LGBTQIA Kids Books

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  • Cover image for Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

    Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

    Morris is a little boy who loves using his imagination. But most of all, Morris loves wearing the tangerine dress in his classroom’s dress-up center. The children in Morris’s class don’t understand and taunt him that dresses are for girls. Morris bravely teaches the children that being yourself is the best adventure of all.
  • Cover image for Ballerino Nate

    Ballerino Nate

    After seeing a ballet on a class field trip, Nate realizes he wants to take ballet class more than anything in the world. But is ballet just for girls, like his big brother Ben points out? With help from supportive parents, and a chance meeting with a professional dancer, Nate learns it's okay for boys to be dancers too!
  • Cover image for Uncle Bobby's Wedding

    Uncle Bobby's Wedding

    Chloe is worried about her favorite Uncle Bobby's upcoming wedding. Will he still have time for her and all their fun adventures? Uncle Bobby convinces Chloe how great it will be to have an Uncle Jamie too!
  • Cover image for 10,000 Dresses

    10,000 Dresses

    Bailey dreams each night of beautiful dresses. She shares her dreams with her family who ridicule her and tell her she's a boy, even if she doesn't feel like one, and boys don't wear dresses. Fortunately, Bailey finds a wonderful friend, Laurel, who makes Bailey's dreams come true and teaches her you can find family anywhere.

  • Cover image for The Sissy Duckling

    The Sissy Duckling

    Elmer is not like the other boy ducklings. He would rather bake a cake than throw a ball. He gets teased by his classmates and his father doesn't understand him either. But when his father is in danger, the other ducklings learn just how special Elmer is and Elmer embraces his "sissy" nature!
  • Cover image for The Princess Knight

    The Princess Knight

    Princess Violetta, raised by her father after her mother passes away, is raised just like her brothers: to ride a horse, wear armor, and yield a sword. But when time comes for her marriage, Violetta has her own plans in this delightful story with a twist.
  • Cover image for Molly's Family

    Molly's Family

    Molly is so excited for open school night and draws a picture of her family to decorate her classroom. But Molly's classmate sees it and says you can't have two mommies. Molly is sad and confused. No one else has two mommies; what should she do? In this heartwarming story, a supportive teacher and two wonderful mommies teach Molly all about different types of families.

  • Cover image for Antonio's Card

    Antonio's Card

    When some of his classmates tease him about his mother's partner, Leslie, Antonio feels sad and doesn't know what to do. In this bilingual story, Antonio appreciates how important Leslie is to his family.

  • Cover image for The Only Boy in Ballet Class

    The Only Boy in Ballet Class

    Tucker Dohr cannot stop dancing ballet! He practices his spins and jetes and can't wait until ballet class in the afternoon. He hates being teased by some boys playing football but he just can't seem to stop dancing. And the other boys may learn a thing or two by the time Tucker is through!
  • Cover image for King & King

    King & King

    “It is time for the prince to choose a princess and get married!” decides the Queen. But what if the prince isn't interested in princesses? The prince meets Prince Lee and they live happily ever after.
  • Cover image for King & King & Family

    King & King & Family

    King Bertie and King Lee head out to the jungle on their honeymoon. They observe many different animals with their babies and wish for one of their own. When they return home to their kingdom, they find a surprise stowaway who makes their dreams come true!
  • Cover image for Jacob's New Dress

    Jacob's New Dress

    Jacob loves dresses and playing dress up with his friend Emily. But his classmate Christopher says boys don't wear dresses. With some help from his mom, dad and teacher, and most importantly, from himself, Jacob learns to love himself and his dress.
  • Cover image for Sparkle Boy

    Sparkle Boy

    Casey loves all the sparkly things his older sister Jessie does to her consternation, but it isn’t until he is mocked by outsiders for his glittery look that she realizes that anyone can shine however they want.

  • Cover image for Pinky and Rex and the Bully

    Pinky and Rex and the Bully

    When Pinky is called a "sissy" and a "girl" for liking all things pink, he sadly decides to give up all his pink possessions. With help from a friend and his elderly neighbor, Pinky learns to stand up for himself against the local bully.
  • Cover image for The Worst Princess

    The Worst Princess

    Princess Sue cannot wait to be rescued and start her royal life. But when the prince rides up to save her and just wants to put her back in a tower, Princess Sue decides to take matters in her own hands! A delightful twist on the traditional "happily ever after."
  • Cover image for My Princess Boy

    My Princess Boy

    A beautiful story of acceptance written by the mother of a "princess boy:" A boy who loves to dance, wear dresses, loves the color pink and to wear sparkly things. The end challenges the reader to love everyone for who they are.
  • Cover image for Donovan's Big Day

    Donovan's Big Day

    Donovan wakes up and remembers that today he has a big job to do. He must wash up, feed the dog, and eat breakfast (with help from Grandma and Grandpa) all in preparation for the wedding of his two moms.

  • Cover image for A Tale of Two Mommies

    A Tale of Two Mommies

    Each book has the child of two mommies or two daddies answer questions from an inquisitive friend. "Who's your mom for riding a bike? And who's your mom for flying a kite?" "Which dad helps when your team needs a coach? Which dad cooks you eggs and toast?" Both children outline the roles each parent plays for them and ends with stating that both daddies and both mommies love them very much.

  • Cover image for The Family Book

    The Family Book

    Some families have two mommies or two daddies. Some only have one parent. Some families are the same color, and some families are different colors. In this lovely book by Todd Parr, children learn there are many different ways to be a family, but your family is special no matter what.

  • Cover image for This Day in June

    This Day in June

    An energetic, cheerful and animated look at a Pride parade, celebrating the beauty of community spirit and participation. Includes a reading guide explaining key terms and a note for parents and caregivers.

  • Cover image for And Tango Makes Three

    And Tango Makes Three

    A beautiful true story of two male penguins who fall in love. When Roy and Silo realize they don't have babies like other penguins, the zookeeper makes their dreams come true with baby penguin Tango!
  • Cover image for Families

    Families

    This non-fiction book follows all types of families: mixed face families, adoption families, single parents, and same sex parents. Told from the children's perspective, it is a wonderful look at all the different ways you can make a family.

  • Cover image for I Am Jazz!

    I Am Jazz!

    An autobiographical picture book by Jazz Jennings, a transgender child who, with the help of her doctor, explaines to her parents that she has a girl’s brain inside of a boy’s body.
  • Cover image for A Family is a Family is a Family

    A Family is a Family is a Family

    A class discussion about families reveals an incredible diversity in family members, but a similarity in the loving bonds which connect them. A family can be small, or new, have lots of siblings and step-siblings. And parents can be two dads, or one grandmother, or even foster parents.

  • Cover image for Julián is a Mermaid

    Julián is a Mermaid

    Pre-K and up: A simply gorgeous picture book about identity, imagination, and the importance of loving acceptance. On a routine subway ride with his grandmother, Julián sees three women dressed up as mermaids. He then decides/discovers that he is a mermaid and with the help of his imagination (and his grandmother) he becomes one.