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• Refusing Compulsory Sexuality

  a Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-obsessed Culture

  Brown, Sherronda J.,

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  An exploration of what it means to be Black and asexual in America today. Topics of deep relevance to ace and a-spec communities are discussed. For anyone seeking to better understand how race and sexuality intersect in our society.

• The Heartbreak Bakery

  Capetta, A. R.,

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  When teenage baker Syd bakes a batch of brownies they turn out to be magical. Everyone who eats them breaks up. Now a ripple of heartbreak is occurring in Austin's queer community.

• Across a Field of Starlight

  Delliquanti, Blue,

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  This vibrant space opera graphic novel tells the tale of Lu and Fassen. Lu and Fassen are from different worlds and should never have met, except they did! What will happen with Fassen asks Lu for help, something they are forbidden to give?

• The Summer of Bitter and Sweet

  Ferguson, Jenny, 1985-

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  Lou learns to draw boundaries and stand up for herself while coming to terms with her demisexuality. A moving and complex narrative.

• Other Ever Afters

  New Queer Fairy Tales

  Gillman, Melanie,

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  A queer fairy tale collection. Fresh takes inspired by traditional fairy tales and folklore.

• Didn't Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta

  Hannaham, James,

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  Carlotta Mercedes has just finished a 20 year sentence in a men's prison. For a crime she committed when she was still known as Dustin Chambers. Back in her home town of Brooklyn, Carlotta tries to reconcile with the people she left behind.

• Before We Were Trans

  a New History of Gender

  Heyam, Kit, 1990-

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  A study of the history of gender nonconformity. Tells a wide variety of pertinent stories that are often left out of the trans narrative.

• The Henna Wars

  Jaigirdar, Adiba,

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  Bangladeshi Irish teen Nishat is obsessed with winning her school's business competition. Unfortunately it entails outperforming the girl she has a crush on.

• Never Been Kissed

  Janovsky, Timothy,

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  Wren Roland has never been kissed, but he wants that movie-perfect ending more than anything.

• You Should See Me in a Crown

  Johnson, Leah (Young adult author),

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  Liz hates the spotlight, but when a scholarship deal fails... she's forced to go outside her comfort zone and run for prom royalty, which has her discovering identity and true friendship.

• Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle

  LaCour, Nina,

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  A tender tale featuring a loving two-mom family. This story will resonate with any child who has ever missed a loved one.

• The Civil War of Amos Abernathy

  Leali, Michael,

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  A heartfelt debut novel about a boy's attempt to find himself in the history he loves.

• A Scatter of Light

  Lo, Malinda,

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  After a party mishap, Aria finds herself in California. She thinks she will be having a boring summer stay with her grandmother. That is, until she meets her grandmother's gardener who is anything but boring.

• Different Kinds of Fruit

  Lukoff, Kyle,

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  Sixth grader Annabelle Blake has a new classmate in her small town named Bailey who is nonbinary. When Annabelle's father reacts poorly upon learning Bailey's gender, Annabelle learns that her dad is a "stealth" trans man.

• Feral City

  on Finding Liberation in Lockdown New York

  Moss, Jeremiah, 1971-

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  A collection of essays that reflects on how life changed in New York City after lockdown. An intimate look at a city returned to its roots. A compelling read for anyone interested in New York City's history.

• The Sublime Ms. Stacks

  This Legendary Librarian Is Serving Story Time Realness

  Pearlman, Robb,

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  A librarian wants to wow at storytime. So he swaps his traditional duds for something a bit more exciting! A joyful celebration of reading, creating, and expressing your truest self.

• The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

  Reyes, Sonora,

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  After being outed in public high school by her best friend, Yamilet switches to a Catholic high school. She plans on pretending to be straight. Then she discovers a smart, funny and cute lesbian also at her school.

• The Women's House of Detention

  a Queer History of a Forgotten Prison

  Ryan, Hugh, 1978-

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  A detailed account of the history of the notorious prison that once stood in New York City's Greenwitch Village. A provoking look at a part of history that should not be forgotten.

• Manywhere

  Stories

  Thomas, Morgan, 1992-

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  In this short story collection, the author explores gender and the search for self.

• Always the Almost

  a Novel

  Underhill, Edward,

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  Ever try to win back someone you dated? Trans teen pianist Miles Jacobson was on that course when he meets a new boy, a proud queer cartoonist.