Books for Older Children and Teens

Suggested Literature for Classrooms, Libraries, and Homes

TitleAuthor
Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens AgendaAlbertalli, Becky
Fun HomeBechdel, Alison
Speaking Out: LGBTQ Youth Stand UpBerman, Steve
Rubyfruit JungleBrown, Rita Mae
The Skull of TruthCoville, Bruce
The Miseducation of Cameron PostDanforth, Emily M.
The Great American WhateverFederle, Tim
Just the Way I Am: Journal Affirmations fo LGBT YouthGray, Elizabeth D. & Macias, Shannon
The Misfits Howe, James
Totally JoeHowe, James
Addie on the InsideHowe, James
Also Known as ElvisHowe, James
Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in a Transgender FamilyKnox, Amanda Jette
I’ll Give You the SunNelson, Jandy
Queer, There, and EverywherePrager, Sarah
The Gender BookHill, Mel & Mays, Jay
Juliet Takes a BreathRivera, Gabby
Sex is a Funny WordSilverberg, Cory
It’s Not Like It’s a SecretSugiura, Misa
SpinningWalden, Tillie
The Art of Being NormalWilliamson, Lisa
Oranges Are Not the Only FruitWinterson, Jeanette