BostonPL_We Are Pride 2022: 75 Books for Children, Teens & AdultsLike this list

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• A-Okay

  A Graphic Novel

  Greene, Jarad

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  Children. Eighth grade isn't going as planned. All of Jay's friends are in different classes, he has no one to sit with at lunch, and—to top it all off—Jay doesn't understand why he doesn't share the feelings two of his classmates have for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Grandad's Camper

  Woodgate, Harry,

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  Children. A child who enjoys Grandad's stories of his travels persuades him to fix up their old camper and take another trip, in honor of their recently-passed Gramps.

• The Insiders

  Oshiro, Mark

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  Children. Most days, Héctor just wishes he could disappear. And he does. Right into the janitor’s closet. But one day, when the door closes behind him, Héctor discovers a room that shouldn’t be possible.

• The Legend of Auntie Po

  Khor, Shing Yin

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  Children. After the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Mei remains focused on her job, her friendship with the camp foreman's daughter, and telling stories about Paul Bunyan—reinvented as Po Pan Yin (Auntie Po), an elderly Chinese…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Meow or Never

  Taylor, Jazz

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  Children. Avery Williams can sing, but that doesn't mean she can sing in front of people. She likes to stay backstage, which is where, to her surprise, she finds a stray cat. Avery names the stray Phantom and visits any time she's feeling…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Obie Is Man Enough

  Bailar, Schuyler

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  Children. Obie knew his transition would have ripple effects. He has to leave his swim coach, his pool, and his best friends. But it's time for Obie to find where he truly belongs.

• Sharice's Big Voice

  a Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman

  Davids, Sharice, 1980-

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  Children. When Sharice Davids ran for Congress she was told she couldn't win because of how she looked, who she loved, and where she came from. Read the remarkable story of her path as one of the first Native American women ever elected to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Thanks a Lot, Universe

  Lucas, Chad

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  Children. When Brian’s anxiety spirals into panic attacks after being placed in foster care, Ezra, a shy basketball teammate, reaches out while attempting to hide his secret crush on Brian.

• This Is Our Rainbow

  16 Stories of Her, Him, Them, and Us

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  Children. From wind-breathing dragons to first crushes, this collection features story after story of joyful, proud LGBTQIA+ representation. 

• Too Bright to See

  (Newbery Honor Award Winner)

  Lukoff, Kyle

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  Children. Moira has decided she and her best friend, Bug, need to prepare for middle school, including finding new clothes and learning about makeup. The thing is, Bug doesn’t want to spend more time trying to understand how to be a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Are Your Words?

  a Book About Pronouns

  Locke, Katherine,

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  Children. Follow Ari through their neighborhood as they try to find their words in this sweet, accessible introduction to gender-inclusive pronouns that is perfect for readers of all ages.

• Boys Run the Riot. 1

  Gaku, Keito,

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  Teen. In this groundbreaking manga, a transgender teen named Ryuu finds an escape from the expectations and anxieties of his daily life in the world of street fashion and an unlikely friendship with transfer student Jin.

• A Clash of Steel: Treasure Island Reclaimed

  Lee, C. B.

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  Teen. In this remixed take on Treasure Island, two girls find love and freedom as they search the South China Sea for a mythical treasure trove.

• Fifteen Hundred Miles From the Sun

  Villa, Jonny Garza,

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  Teen. With one impulsive click, Jules ends up coming out to the whole world over Twitter. The revelation throws his daily life into disarray, but on the plus side, his long-distance Twitter crush reaches out and he and Jules begin a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Hazards of Love Vol. 1: Bright World

  Stanley, Stan

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  Teen. Amparo's deal with the talking cat was simple: a drop of blood and their name to finally be worthy of dating straight-A student, Iolanthe. But when the cat double crosses Amparo, they are imprisoned in a land of flesh-hungry…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Last Night at the Telegraph Club

  Lo, Malinda

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  Teen. When Mara is kicked off the basketball team for fighting, she joins the football team instead. But soon other girls start joining the team, and tomboy Mara finds herself the reluctant face of a movement.

• Like Other Girls

  Lundin, Britta

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  Teen. When Mara is kicked off the basketball team for fighting, she joins the football team instead. But soon other girls start joining the team, and tomboy Mara finds herself the reluctant face of a movement.

• The Passing Playbook

  Fitzsimons, Isaac

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  Teen. After transitioning at his old school leads to bullying and isolation, Spencer decides not to tell his new classmates he is transgender. But playing for the boys' soccer team and falling for a teammate both put Spencer's decision in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Perfect on Paper

  A Novel

  Gonzales, Sophie

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  Teen. When an insufferable (but hot) classmate catches Darcy in the act of picking up letters for her anonymous advice column, she agrees to help him get his ex back in exchange for his silence.

• Pumpkin

  Murphy, Julie

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  Teen. Waylon is a fat, openly gay boy stuck in a small Texas town, just trying to lay low until graduation. But when a classmate cruelly nominates him for prom queen, Waylon decides to go all in on the competition to end high school with a…Read moreRead more of this annotation