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LGBTQ+ Picture Books for Kids

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These children's books include characters who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, and/or gender non-conforming. Includes both fiction and non-fiction titles.

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LGBTQ+ Chapter Books for Children

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Companion list to this one, these children's chapter books include characters who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, and/or gender non-conforming. Includes both fiction and non-fiction titles. Companion list to this one, these children's chapter books include characters who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, and/or gender non-conforming. Includes both fiction and non-fiction titles. Show less

What Riley Wore

What Riley Wore

by Arnold, Elana K.

Book - 2019

Is Riley a boy or a girl? Riley is a firefighter. And a dancer. And a monster hunter. And a pilot. And a dinosaur. A celebration of nonbinary kids or any kid who just wants to be themselves. Ages 2 to 8 Is Riley a boy or a girl? Riley is a firefighter. And a dancer. And a monster hunter. And a pilot. And a dinosaur. A celebration of nonbinary kids or any kid who just wants to be themselves. Ages 2 to 8 Show less

Is Riley a boy or a girl? Riley is a firefighter. And a dancer. And a monster hunter. And a pilot. And a dinosaur. A celebration of nonbinary kids or any kid who just wants to be themselves. Ages 2 to 8 Is Riley a boy or a girl? Riley is a firefighter. And a dancer. And a monster hunter. And a pilot. And a dinosaur. A celebration of nonbinary kids or any kid who just wants to be themselves. Ages 2 to 8 Show less

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Worm Loves Worm

Worm Loves Worm

by Austrian, J. J.

Book - 2016

Worm and worm love each other and want to get married. But their friends want to know which is the bride and which is the groom. Ages 4 to 8. Worm and worm love each other and want to get married. But their friends want to know which is the bride and which is the groom. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

Worm and worm love each other and want to get married. But their friends want to know which is the bride and which is the groom. Ages 4 to 8. Worm and worm love each other and want to get married. But their friends want to know which is the bride and which is the groom. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

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Uncle Bobby's Wedding

Uncle Bobby's Wedding

by Brannen, Sarah S.

Book - 2020

Chloe is jealous and sad when her favorite uncle announces that he will be getting married. As she gets to know Jamie better, she discovers that she will always be special to Uncle Bobby and to Uncle Jamie, too. Ages 2 to 9. Chloe is jealous and sad when her favorite uncle announces that he will be getting married. As she gets to know Jamie better, she discovers that she will always be special to Uncle Bobby and to Uncle Jamie, too. Ages 2 to 9. Show less

Chloe is jealous and sad when her favorite uncle announces that he will be getting married. As she gets to know Jamie better, she discovers that she will always be special to Uncle Bobby and to Uncle Jamie, too. Ages 2 to 9. Chloe is jealous and sad when her favorite uncle announces that he will be getting married. As she gets to know Jamie better, she discovers that she will always be special to Uncle Bobby and to Uncle Jamie, too. Ages 2 to 9. Show less

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Be Amazing

Be Amazing

A History of Pride

by Desmond Is Amazing

Book - 2020

Desmond shows how he can be amazing thanks to courageous people like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and RuPaul who paved the way for a safer, more inclusive society for LGBTQ individuals. Ages 5 to 10. Desmond shows how he can be amazing thanks to courageous people like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and RuPaul who paved the way for a safer, more inclusive society for LGBTQ individuals. Ages 5 to 10. Show less

Desmond shows how he can be amazing thanks to courageous people like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and RuPaul who paved the way for a safer, more inclusive society for LGBTQ individuals. Ages 5 to 10. Desmond shows how he can be amazing thanks to courageous people like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and RuPaul who paved the way for a safer, more inclusive society for LGBTQ individuals. Ages 5 to 10. Show less

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Bodies Are Cool

Bodies Are Cool

by Feder, Tyler

Book - 2021

Easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more. Includes a range of gender identities and sexual orientations throughout. Ages 3 to 5. Easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more. Includes a range of gender identities and sexual orientations throughout. Ages 3 to 5. Show less

Easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more. Includes a range of gender identities and sexual orientations throughout. Ages 3 to 5. Easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more. Includes a range of gender identities and sexual orientations throughout. Ages 3 to 5. Show less

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Phoenix Goes to School

Phoenix Goes to School

A Story to Support Transgender and Gender Diverse Children

by Finch, Michelle

Book - 2018

With encouragement from her mother, teacher, and a fellow student, Phoenix, who was assigned male at birth but identifies as female, finds the courage to face the first day of school. Ages 4 to 8. With encouragement from her mother, teacher, and a fellow student, Phoenix, who was assigned male at birth but identifies as female, finds the courage to face the first day of school. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

With encouragement from her mother, teacher, and a fellow student, Phoenix, who was assigned male at birth but identifies as female, finds the courage to face the first day of school. Ages 4 to 8. With encouragement from her mother, teacher, and a fellow student, Phoenix, who was assigned male at birth but identifies as female, finds the courage to face the first day of school. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

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Calvin

Calvin

by Ford, JR

Book - 2021

A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time. Ages 4 to 8. A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time. Ages 4 to 8. A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

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Rainbow

Rainbow

A First Book of Pride

by Genhart, Michael

Book - 2019

Children from different kinds of families demonstrate the original meanings of the colors in the rainbow flag, and then come together at a Pride parade. Ages 3 to 7. Children from different kinds of families demonstrate the original meanings of the colors in the rainbow flag, and then come together at a Pride parade. Ages 3 to 7. Show less

Children from different kinds of families demonstrate the original meanings of the colors in the rainbow flag, and then come together at a Pride parade. Ages 3 to 7. Children from different kinds of families demonstrate the original meanings of the colors in the rainbow flag, and then come together at a Pride parade. Ages 3 to 7. Show less

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They, She, He, Easy as ABC

They, She, He, Easy as ABC

by Gonzalez, Maya Christina

Book - 2019

Inclusive pronouns are learned alongside the alphabet in this joyously illustrated take on the classic ABC book. Ages 2 to 5. Inclusive pronouns are learned alongside the alphabet in this joyously illustrated take on the classic ABC book. Ages 2 to 5. Show less

Inclusive pronouns are learned alongside the alphabet in this joyously illustrated take on the classic ABC book. Ages 2 to 5. Inclusive pronouns are learned alongside the alphabet in this joyously illustrated take on the classic ABC book. Ages 2 to 5. Show less

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The Flower Girl Wore Celery

The Flower Girl Wore Celery

by Gordon, Meryl G.

Book - 2016

Emma is excited to be a flower girl in her cousin's wedding. She's surprised to find the ring bearer isn't a bear and the wedding will have two brides. Ages 4 to 8. Emma is excited to be a flower girl in her cousin's wedding. She's surprised to find the ring bearer isn't a bear and the wedding will have two brides. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

Emma is excited to be a flower girl in her cousin's wedding. She's surprised to find the ring bearer isn't a bear and the wedding will have two brides. Ages 4 to 8. Emma is excited to be a flower girl in her cousin's wedding. She's surprised to find the ring bearer isn't a bear and the wedding will have two brides. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

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Prince & Knight

Prince & Knight

by Haack, Daniel

Book - 2018

Not every prince wants to marry a princess. This prince finds true love after fighting a dragon with a knight in shining armor. A royal wedding ensues. Ages 4 to 8. Not every prince wants to marry a princess. This prince finds true love after fighting a dragon with a knight in shining armor. A royal wedding ensues. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

Not every prince wants to marry a princess. This prince finds true love after fighting a dragon with a knight in shining armor. A royal wedding ensues. Ages 4 to 8. Not every prince wants to marry a princess. This prince finds true love after fighting a dragon with a knight in shining armor. A royal wedding ensues. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

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Maiden & Princess

Maiden & Princess

by Haack, Daniel

Book - 2019

When a maiden reluctantly attends a ball for her friend, the prince, everyone considers her his perfect match until she surprises them--and herself--by finding true love with someone else. Ages 4 to 8. When a maiden reluctantly attends a ball for her friend, the prince, everyone considers her his perfect match until she surprises them--and herself--by finding true love with someone else. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

When a maiden reluctantly attends a ball for her friend, the prince, everyone considers her his perfect match until she surprises them--and herself--by finding true love with someone else. Ages 4 to 8. When a maiden reluctantly attends a ball for her friend, the prince, everyone considers her his perfect match until she surprises them--and herself--by finding true love with someone else. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

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Red

Red

A Crayon's Story

by Hall, Michael

Book - 2015

Red is a crayon whose true color doesn't match his label. Ages 4 to 10. Red is a crayon whose true color doesn't match his label. Ages 4 to 10. Show less

Red is a crayon whose true color doesn't match his label. Ages 4 to 10. Red is a crayon whose true color doesn't match his label. Ages 4 to 10. Show less

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I Am Jazz!

I Am Jazz!

by Herthel, Jessica

Book - 2014

The true story of young Jazz Jennings who says, "I have a girl brain but a boy body," and "I am happy. I am having fun. I am proud!" Ages 4 to 8. The true story of young Jazz Jennings who says, "I have a girl brain but a boy body," and "I am happy. I am having fun. I am proud!" Ages 4 to 8. Show less

The true story of young Jazz Jennings who says, "I have a girl brain but a boy body," and "I am happy. I am having fun. I am proud!" Ages 4 to 8. The true story of young Jazz Jennings who says, "I have a girl brain but a boy body," and "I am happy. I am having fun. I am proud!" Ages 4 to 8. Show less

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Jacob's Room to Choose

Jacob's Room to Choose

by Hoffman, Sarah

Book - 2019

After kindergarteners Jacob and Sophie are prevented from using their school's bathrooms, their teacher helps her students write new rules about who can use which bathroom. Ages 4 to 8. After kindergarteners Jacob and Sophie are prevented from using their school's bathrooms, their teacher helps her students write new rules about who can use which bathroom. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

After kindergarteners Jacob and Sophie are prevented from using their school's bathrooms, their teacher helps her students write new rules about who can use which bathroom. Ages 4 to 8. After kindergarteners Jacob and Sophie are prevented from using their school's bathrooms, their teacher helps her students write new rules about who can use which bathroom. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

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Papa, Daddy, and Riley

Papa, Daddy, and Riley

by Kirst, Seamus

Book - 2020

When a classmate insists a family must have a mother and a father, Riley fears she will have to choose between Papa and Daddy until her fathers assure her that love makes a family. Ages 4 to 8. When a classmate insists a family must have a mother and a father, Riley fears she will have to choose between Papa and Daddy until her fathers assure her that love makes a family. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

When a classmate insists a family must have a mother and a father, Riley fears she will have to choose between Papa and Daddy until her fathers assure her that love makes a family. Ages 4 to 8. When a classmate insists a family must have a mother and a father, Riley fears she will have to choose between Papa and Daddy until her fathers assure her that love makes a family. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

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Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle

Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle

by LaCour, Nina

Book - 2022

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. Ages 3 to 7. 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. Ages 3 to 7. Show less

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. Ages 3 to 7. 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. Ages 3 to 7. Show less

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The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish

The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish

by Lil Miss Hot Mess

Book - 2020

Playing off "The Wheels on the Bus" this story follows a drag queen who performs her routine in front of an awestruck audience encouraging readers to boldly be who they are. Ages 4 to 8. Playing off "The Wheels on the Bus" this story follows a drag queen who performs her routine in front of an awestruck audience encouraging readers to boldly be who they are. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

Playing off "The Wheels on the Bus" this story follows a drag queen who performs her routine in front of an awestruck audience encouraging readers to boldly be who they are. Ages 4 to 8. Playing off "The Wheels on the Bus" this story follows a drag queen who performs her routine in front of an awestruck audience encouraging readers to boldly be who they are. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

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When Aidan Became A Brother

When Aidan Became A Brother

by Lukoff, Kyle

Book - 2019

Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby. Ages 3 to 7. Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby. Ages 3 to 7. Show less

Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby. Ages 3 to 7. Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby. Ages 3 to 7. Show less

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Call Me Max

Call Me Max

by Lukoff, Kyle

Book - 2019

When Max starts school, the teacher hesitates to call out the name on the attendance sheet. Max lets her know the name he wants to be called by--a boy's name. This begins Max's journey as he reveals his identity to his parents. Ages 5 to 8. When Max starts school, the teacher hesitates to call out the name on the attendance sheet. Max lets her know the name he wants to be called by--a boy's name. This begins Max's journey as he reveals his identity to his parents. Ages 5 to 8. Show less

When Max starts school, the teacher hesitates to call out the name on the attendance sheet. Max lets her know the name he wants to be called by--a boy's name. This begins Max's journey as he reveals his identity to his parents. Ages 5 to 8. When Max starts school, the teacher hesitates to call out the name on the attendance sheet. Max lets her know the name he wants to be called by--a boy's name. This begins Max's journey as he reveals his identity to his parents. Ages 5 to 8. Show less

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I'm Not A Girl

I'm Not A Girl

by Lyons, Maddox

Book - 2020

Nobody seems to understand that Hannah is not a girl. But a birthday wish, a new word, and a stroke of courage might be just what Hannah needs to finally show the world who he really is. Ages 4 to 7. Nobody seems to understand that Hannah is not a girl. But a birthday wish, a new word, and a stroke of courage might be just what Hannah needs to finally show the world who he really is. Ages 4 to 7. Show less

Nobody seems to understand that Hannah is not a girl. But a birthday wish, a new word, and a stroke of courage might be just what Hannah needs to finally show the world who he really is. Ages 4 to 7. Nobody seems to understand that Hannah is not a girl. But a birthday wish, a new word, and a stroke of courage might be just what Hannah needs to finally show the world who he really is. Ages 4 to 7. Show less

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Téo's Tutu

Téo's Tutu

by Macias, Maryann Jacob

Book - 2021

This story of a boy's first ballet recital celebrates gender-creativity, the joy of dance, and being yourself. Ages 3 to 7. This story of a boy's first ballet recital celebrates gender-creativity, the joy of dance, and being yourself. Ages 3 to 7. Show less

This story of a boy's first ballet recital celebrates gender-creativity, the joy of dance, and being yourself. Ages 3 to 7. This story of a boy's first ballet recital celebrates gender-creativity, the joy of dance, and being yourself. Ages 3 to 7. Show less

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Plenty of Hugs

Plenty of Hugs

by Manushkin, Fran

Book - 2020

Illustrations and gently rhyming text follow two mothers and their toddler on a sunny day. Ages 2 to 5. Illustrations and gently rhyming text follow two mothers and their toddler on a sunny day. Ages 2 to 5. Show less

Illustrations and gently rhyming text follow two mothers and their toddler on a sunny day. Ages 2 to 5. Illustrations and gently rhyming text follow two mothers and their toddler on a sunny day. Ages 2 to 5. Show less

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'Twas the Night Before Pride

'Twas the Night Before Pride

by McClintick, Joanna

Book - 2022

A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective--honoring those in the LGBTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality. Ages 4 to 8. A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective--honoring those in the LGBTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective--honoring those in the LGBTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality. Ages 4 to 8. A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective--honoring those in the LGBTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality. Ages 4 to 8. Show less

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