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LGBTQ+ Heroes Queer Revolutionaries and Characters We Can Look Up To
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The Stonewall Riots: Making a Stand for LGBTQ Rights
by Archie Bongiovanni
Transported back in time to the legendary Stonewall Inn in 1969, three teenagers experience the police raid firsthand and are thrown into the infamous riots that made the struggle for LGBTQ rights known throughout the country.
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If You're a Kid Like Gavin
by Gavin Grimm
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.
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Rainbow Revolutionaries: 50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History
by Sarah Prager
Infused with pop-culture references and complemented by dynamic artwork, a celebration of the lives of 50 LGBTQ+ historical contributors includes profiles of individuals ranging from Alexander the Great and Alan Turing to Harvey Milk and Ellen DeGeneres.
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Too Bright to See
by Kyle Lukoff
In the summer before middle school, eleven-year-old Bug must contend with best friend Moira suddenly caring about clothes, makeup, and boys; a ghost haunting; and the truth about Bug's gender identity.
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The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
by Michael Leali
Through letters he writes in his journal, thirteen-year-old Amos finds a confidant in a queer historical figure from the Civil War.
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Ellen Outside the Lines
by A. J. Sass
When a school trip to Barcelona to reconnect with her best friend doesn’t go as planned, Ellen, a neurodivergent 13-year-old, must expand her horizons as she makes new friends and learns to let go of old ones.
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Small Town Pride
by Phil Stamper
When Jake comes out to his dad, who hangs a ginormous pride flag in their front yard as a show of love and support, the mayor begins receiving complaints and Jake fights to throw his town's very first pride festival.
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Tiger Honor
by Yoon Ha Lee
Thirteen-year-old nonbinary tiger spirit Sebin must decide where their loyalties lie when their traitorous uncle hijacks the battle cruiser that happens to be Sebin's first assignment in the Cadet Program.
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Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
by Nina LaCour
When her mother goes on a business trip, a little girl, who loves to sit between Mama and Mommy at the table, misses her a lot and feels empty until Mommy finally comes home, filling the void with love.
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Love, Violet
by Charlotte Sullivan Wild
Of all the kids in Violet's class, only one leaves her speechless: Mira, the girl with the cheery laugh who races like the wind, and as Valentine's Day approaches, shy Violet musters the courage to tell Mira just how special she is.
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Payden's Pronoun Party
by Blue Jaryn
Payden has always used he/him pronouns, until one day Payden realizes those words might not fit. Payden's parents promise to throw a big party to introduce whatever pronouns Payden chooses--but which pronouns are the best match? On a colorful quest, Payden talks to friends about a rainbow of possibilities: he, she, they, ze, and so many more! The right pronouns are just waiting to be tried on.
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Mia's Family
by Elliot Riley
Introduces Mia and her family in which their are two mothers, two twin brothers, and many pets to enjoy.
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Miss Rita, Mystery Reader
by Sam Donovan
Daddy is the Mystery Reader at Tori's school today, and he's coming dressed as Miss Rita! But will the other kids at school love Miss Rita like Tori does? Luckily, a last-minute idea helps Daddy and Tori find a way to make story time sparkle for everyone.
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Grandad's Camper
by Harry Woodgate
A devoted granddaughter honors the memory of her late Gramps by fixing up their family's camper and encouraging her mourning Grandad to continue the traveling and exploring adventures that Gramps and Grandad loved.
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