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We Are Pride 2017 - LGBTQ+ Reads for Children

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Boston Public Library

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This is an expanded version of the Children section of the "We Are Pride" Booklist. It contains recent books for children concerning the diverse experiences of the LGBTQ+ community and is part of the Boston Public Library's observance of LGBT Pride Month.

By:

lin_thompson

Boston Public Library

17 items

17 items

The Flower Girl Wore Celery

The Flower Girl Wore Celery

by Gordon, Meryl G.

Book - 2016

When Emma's cousin Hannah gets married, Emma is thrilled to be the flower girl. However, nothing is quite as she expected it to be, from the ring bearer w...Show more When Emma's cousin Hannah gets married, Emma is thrilled to be the flower girl. However, nothing is quite as she expected it to be, from the ring bearer whom she expected to be a bear, to her celery-colored dress, which she expected to be covered in real celery, to the wedding's two brides. Show less

When Emma's cousin Hannah gets married, Emma is thrilled to be the flower girl. However, nothing is quite as she expected it to be, from the ring bearer w...Show more When Emma's cousin Hannah gets married, Emma is thrilled to be the flower girl. However, nothing is quite as she expected it to be, from the ring bearer whom she expected to be a bear, to her celery-colored dress, which she expected to be covered in real celery, to the wedding's two brides. Show less

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Home at Last

Home at Last

by Williams, Vera B

Book - 2016

After Lester is adopted from his foster home by Daddy Albert and Daddy Rich, he can't fall asleep in his new bed. What will it take to make Lester feel home at last? After Lester is adopted from his foster home by Daddy Albert and Daddy Rich, he can't fall asleep in his new bed. What will it take to make Lester feel home at last? Show less

After Lester is adopted from his foster home by Daddy Albert and Daddy Rich, he can't fall asleep in his new bed. What will it take to make Lester feel home at last? After Lester is adopted from his foster home by Daddy Albert and Daddy Rich, he can't fall asleep in his new bed. What will it take to make Lester feel home at last? Show less

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Introducing Teddy

Introducing Teddy

A Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship

by Walton, Jess

Book - 2016

Errol's best friend and teddy, Thomas, is sad because he wishes he were a girl, not a boy teddy, but what only matters to both of them is that they are friends. Errol's best friend and teddy, Thomas, is sad because he wishes he were a girl, not a boy teddy, but what only matters to both of them is that they are friends. Show less

Errol's best friend and teddy, Thomas, is sad because he wishes he were a girl, not a boy teddy, but what only matters to both of them is that they are friends. Errol's best friend and teddy, Thomas, is sad because he wishes he were a girl, not a boy teddy, but what only matters to both of them is that they are friends. Show less

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One of A Kind Like Me

One of A Kind Like Me

Único Como Yo

by Mayeno, Laurin

Book - 2016

Danny knows exactly what he wants to be for tomorrow's parade, but will he find the princess costume of his dreams in time? A uniquely bully-free book about creative gender expression. Danny knows exactly what he wants to be for tomorrow's parade, but will he find the princess costume of his dreams in time? A uniquely bully-free book about creative gender expression. Show less

Danny knows exactly what he wants to be for tomorrow's parade, but will he find the princess costume of his dreams in time? A uniquely bully-free book about creative gender expression. Danny knows exactly what he wants to be for tomorrow's parade, but will he find the princess costume of his dreams in time? A uniquely bully-free book about creative gender expression. Show less

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Real Sisters Pretend

Real Sisters Pretend

by Lambert, Megan Dowd

Book - 2016

As they play, Mia and Tayja confirm that there's one thing they don't have to pretend: They know in their hearts that they're real sisters, even though ot...Show more As they play, Mia and Tayja confirm that there's one thing they don't have to pretend: They know in their hearts that they're real sisters, even though others don't always recognize this since they're adopted and don't look alike. Safe in the knowledge that adoption has made them "forever family," the sisters end their make-believe journey with a joyful homecoming to a real home with their two moms. Show less

As they play, Mia and Tayja confirm that there's one thing they don't have to pretend: They know in their hearts that they're real sisters, even though ot...Show more As they play, Mia and Tayja confirm that there's one thing they don't have to pretend: They know in their hearts that they're real sisters, even though others don't always recognize this since they're adopted and don't look alike. Safe in the knowledge that adoption has made them "forever family," the sisters end their make-believe journey with a joyful homecoming to a real home with their two moms. Show less

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Worm Loves Worm

Worm Loves Worm

by Austrian, J.J

Book - 2016

Two worms in love decide to get married, and with help from Cricket, Beetle, Spider, and the Bees they have everything they need and more, but which one will be the bride and which the groom? Two worms in love decide to get married, and with help from Cricket, Beetle, Spider, and the Bees they have everything they need and more, but which one will be the bride and which the groom? Show less

Two worms in love decide to get married, and with help from Cricket, Beetle, Spider, and the Bees they have everything they need and more, but which one will be the bride and which the groom? Two worms in love decide to get married, and with help from Cricket, Beetle, Spider, and the Bees they have everything they need and more, but which one will be the bride and which the groom? Show less

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A Boy Named Queen

A Boy Named Queen

by Cassidy, Sara

Book - 2016

Evelyn befriends Queen, the new boy in town, who does not seem to get fazed by bullies and lives by his own rules, and soon begins to learn new things about the world and herself. Evelyn befriends Queen, the new boy in town, who does not seem to get fazed by bullies and lives by his own rules, and soon begins to learn new things about the world and herself. Show less

Evelyn befriends Queen, the new boy in town, who does not seem to get fazed by bullies and lives by his own rules, and soon begins to learn new things about the world and herself. Evelyn befriends Queen, the new boy in town, who does not seem to get fazed by bullies and lives by his own rules, and soon begins to learn new things about the world and herself. Show less

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The Island of Beyond

The Island of Beyond

by Atkinson, E. J.

Book - 2016

Awkward, unsocial eleven-year-old Martin knows he's going to have a terrible summer with his weird great-aunt Lenore, who lives on a tiny island called Beyond in the Maine woods. But nothing about Beyond is what Martin expects. Awkward, unsocial eleven-year-old Martin knows he's going to have a terrible summer with his weird great-aunt Lenore, who lives on a tiny island called Beyond in the Maine woods. But nothing about Beyond is what Martin expects. Show less

Awkward, unsocial eleven-year-old Martin knows he's going to have a terrible summer with his weird great-aunt Lenore, who lives on a tiny island called Beyond in the Maine woods. But nothing about Beyond is what Martin expects. Awkward, unsocial eleven-year-old Martin knows he's going to have a terrible summer with his weird great-aunt Lenore, who lives on a tiny island called Beyond in the Maine woods. But nothing about Beyond is what Martin expects. Show less

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Lily and Dunkin

Lily and Dunkin

by Gephart, Donna

Book - 2016

Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you're in the eighth-grade...Show more Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you're in the eighth-grade. Norbert Dorfman, nicknamed Dunkin Dorfman, is bipolar and has just moved from the New Jersey town he's called home for the past thirteen years. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse. One summer morning, Lily Jo McGrother meets Dunkin Dorfman, and their lives forever change. Show less

Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you're in the eighth-grade...Show more Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you're in the eighth-grade. Norbert Dorfman, nicknamed Dunkin Dorfman, is bipolar and has just moved from the New Jersey town he's called home for the past thirteen years. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse. One summer morning, Lily Jo McGrother meets Dunkin Dorfman, and their lives forever change. Show less

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The Other Boy

The Other Boy

by Hennessey, M. G

Book - 2016

Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is just a regular boy. He loves pitching for his baseball team, working on his graphic novel, and hanging out with his best fr...Show more Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is just a regular boy. He loves pitching for his baseball team, working on his graphic novel, and hanging out with his best friend, Josh. But Shane is keeping something private, something that might make a difference to his friends and teammates, even Josh. And when a classmate threatens to reveal his secret, Shane's whole world comes crashing down. It will take a lot of courage for Shane to ignore the hate and show the world that he's still the same boy he was before. And in the end, those who stand beside him may surprise everyone, including Shane. Show less

Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is just a regular boy. He loves pitching for his baseball team, working on his graphic novel, and hanging out with his best fr...Show more Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is just a regular boy. He loves pitching for his baseball team, working on his graphic novel, and hanging out with his best friend, Josh. But Shane is keeping something private, something that might make a difference to his friends and teammates, even Josh. And when a classmate threatens to reveal his secret, Shane's whole world comes crashing down. It will take a lot of courage for Shane to ignore the hate and show the world that he's still the same boy he was before. And in the end, those who stand beside him may surprise everyone, including Shane. Show less

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The Answer

The Answer

by Sugar, Rebecca

Book - 2016

This heartfelt illustrated picture book by show creator Rebecca Sugar tells the story of two Gems named Ruby and Sapphire as they discover love for the first time on a strange new planet called Earth. This heartfelt illustrated picture book by show creator Rebecca Sugar tells the story of two Gems named Ruby and Sapphire as they discover love for the first time on a strange new planet called Earth. Show less

This heartfelt illustrated picture book by show creator Rebecca Sugar tells the story of two Gems named Ruby and Sapphire as they discover love for the first time on a strange new planet called Earth. This heartfelt illustrated picture book by show creator Rebecca Sugar tells the story of two Gems named Ruby and Sapphire as they discover love for the first time on a strange new planet called Earth. Show less

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Goldie Vance, Vol. 1

Goldie Vance, Vol. 1

Graphic Novel - 2016

Sixteen-year-old Marigold "Goldie" Vance lives at a Florida resort with her dad, who manages the place. Her mom, who divorced her dad years ago,...Show more Sixteen-year-old Marigold "Goldie" Vance lives at a Florida resort with her dad, who manages the place. Her mom, who divorced her dad years ago, works as a live mermaid at a club downtown. Goldie has an insatiable curiosity, which explains her dream to one day become the hotel's in-house detective. When Charles, the current detective, encounters a case he can't crack, he agrees to mentor Goldie in exchange for her help solving the mystery. Show less

Sixteen-year-old Marigold "Goldie" Vance lives at a Florida resort with her dad, who manages the place. Her mom, who divorced her dad years ago,...Show more Sixteen-year-old Marigold "Goldie" Vance lives at a Florida resort with her dad, who manages the place. Her mom, who divorced her dad years ago, works as a live mermaid at a club downtown. Goldie has an insatiable curiosity, which explains her dream to one day become the hotel's in-house detective. When Charles, the current detective, encounters a case he can't crack, he agrees to mentor Goldie in exchange for her help solving the mystery. Show less

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Lumberjanes

Lumberjanes

3, A Terrible Plan

by Stevenson, Noelle

Graphic Novel - 2016

Vol. 3, A Terrible Plan. A "New York Times" best-selling series continues with Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley as they take on everything in t...Show more Vol. 3, A Terrible Plan. A "New York Times" best-selling series continues with Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley as they take on everything in the summer wilderness that goes bump in the night--from scary stories to magical portals that lead to a land untouched by time. Show less

Vol. 3, A Terrible Plan. A "New York Times" best-selling series continues with Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley as they take on everything in t...Show more Vol. 3, A Terrible Plan. A "New York Times" best-selling series continues with Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley as they take on everything in the summer wilderness that goes bump in the night--from scary stories to magical portals that lead to a land untouched by time. Show less

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Lumberjanes

Lumberjanes

Vol. 4, Out of Time

by Stevenson, Noelle

Graphic Novel - 2016

Vol. 4, Out of Time. Jen's attempt to teach the girls basic survival skills without supernatural intervention goes wrong when a blizzard hits the camp, se...Show more Vol. 4, Out of Time. Jen's attempt to teach the girls basic survival skills without supernatural intervention goes wrong when a blizzard hits the camp, separating Jen from the group and putting her in danger until a taxidermist with mysterious connections to Rosie swoops in. Show less

Vol. 4, Out of Time. Jen's attempt to teach the girls basic survival skills without supernatural intervention goes wrong when a blizzard hits the camp, se...Show more Vol. 4, Out of Time. Jen's attempt to teach the girls basic survival skills without supernatural intervention goes wrong when a blizzard hits the camp, separating Jen from the group and putting her in danger until a taxidermist with mysterious connections to Rosie swoops in. Show less

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Lumberjanes

Lumberjanes

Vol. 5, Band Together

by Stevenson, Noelle

Graphic Novel - 2016

Vol. 5, Band Together. Excited for the annual Bandicoot Bacchanal, Ripley recruits her friends to help her get ready for the dance. But before the Lumberj...Show more Vol. 5, Band Together. Excited for the annual Bandicoot Bacchanal, Ripley recruits her friends to help her get ready for the dance. But before the Lumberjanes know it, something mysterious begins to bubble to the surface of the lake near camp! Will the Lumberjanes be able to bring peace to the lake in time for the Bacchanal? Show less

Vol. 5, Band Together. Excited for the annual Bandicoot Bacchanal, Ripley recruits her friends to help her get ready for the dance. But before the Lumberj...Show more Vol. 5, Band Together. Excited for the annual Bandicoot Bacchanal, Ripley recruits her friends to help her get ready for the dance. But before the Lumberjanes know it, something mysterious begins to bubble to the surface of the lake near camp! Will the Lumberjanes be able to bring peace to the lake in time for the Bacchanal? Show less

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Princess Princess

Princess Princess

Ever After

by O'Neill, Katie

Graphic Novel - 2016

When the heroic princess Amira rescues the kind-hearted princess Sadie from her tower prison, neither expects to find a true friend in the bargain. Yet as...Show more When the heroic princess Amira rescues the kind-hearted princess Sadie from her tower prison, neither expects to find a true friend in the bargain. Yet as they adventure across the kingdom, they discover that they bring out the very best in the other person. They'll need to join forces and use all the know-how, kindness, and bravery they have in order to defeat their greatest foe yet: a jealous sorceress, who wants to get rid of Sadie once and for all. Show less

When the heroic princess Amira rescues the kind-hearted princess Sadie from her tower prison, neither expects to find a true friend in the bargain. Yet as...Show more When the heroic princess Amira rescues the kind-hearted princess Sadie from her tower prison, neither expects to find a true friend in the bargain. Yet as they adventure across the kingdom, they discover that they bring out the very best in the other person. They'll need to join forces and use all the know-how, kindness, and bravery they have in order to defeat their greatest foe yet: a jealous sorceress, who wants to get rid of Sadie once and for all. Show less

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Pride

Pride

Celebrating Diversity & Community

by Stevenson, Robin

Book - 2016

For LGBTQ people and their supporters, Pride events are an opportunity to honor the past, protest injustice, and celebrate a diverse and vibrant community...Show more For LGBTQ people and their supporters, Pride events are an opportunity to honor the past, protest injustice, and celebrate a diverse and vibrant community. The high point of Pride, the Pride Parade, is spectacular and colorful. But there is a whole lot more to Pride than rainbow flags and amazing outfits. How did Pride come to be? And what does Pride mean to the people who celebrate it? Show less

For LGBTQ people and their supporters, Pride events are an opportunity to honor the past, protest injustice, and celebrate a diverse and vibrant community...Show more For LGBTQ people and their supporters, Pride events are an opportunity to honor the past, protest injustice, and celebrate a diverse and vibrant community. The high point of Pride, the Pride Parade, is spectacular and colorful. But there is a whole lot more to Pride than rainbow flags and amazing outfits. How did Pride come to be? And what does Pride mean to the people who celebrate it? Show less

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