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BostonPL_We Are Pride 2024: 75 Books for Children, Teens & Adults

We Are Pride is a list of books published in the previous year for all ages concerning the diverse experience of the LGBTQ+ community. This printing is part of the Boston Public Library's annual observance of LGBTQ+ Pride Month since 2017. These titles may be available in other formats or languages. Check the catalog for availability. 2024 We Are Pride Committee Members: Jordan D. (she/they), We Are Pride Chairperson, Reader Services Specialist Allison H. (she/her), Children's Librarian Amy L. (she/her), Generalist Librarian Ayelet R. (she/her), Generalist Librarian Casey A., Generalist Librarian Dani C. (they/them), Children's Librarian Elise C. (she/her), Generalist Librarian Laura B. (she/her), Collection Librarian Michael B. (he/they), Workforce Development Librarian M. H., Librarian Nikki K. (she/they), Floater Librarian #BPLWeArePride #BPLPride

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  • Children. As a twelve-year-old with OCD, Isaac can’t escape the negative thoughts that swarm his brain. Isaac’s mom thinks he should ground himself in reality, but when he befriends a group of fantasy enthusiasts, he finds that imagination…
    Graphic NovelNew York, NY : Little, Brown Ink, 2023. — J GRAPHIC BUZZING
  • A Child's Introduction to Pride

    the Inspirational History and Culture of the LGBTQIA+ Community

    Prager, Sarah, 1986-
    Children. The history of the LGBTQIA+ community is filled with heroes, struggles, triumph, and joy. This book introduces kids to the history, groundbreaking events, and inspirational people of the LGBTQIA+ community.
    BookNew York, NY : Black Dog & Leventhal, 2023. — HQ73.2 .P73 2023
  • Children. In this diary-style graphic novel translated from Norwegian, seventh grader Tuva strives to stay true to herself through changing friendships and an unexpected first crush.
    Graphic NovelNew York : Hippo Park, 2023. — J GRAPHIC CROSS MY HEART
  • Door by Door

    How Sarah McBride Became America's First Openly Transgender Senator

    Pincus, Meeg,
    Children. A picture book biography about Sarah McBride, America’s first openly transgender state senator. Even as a young child, Sarah knew two things: she knew she wanted to change the world and she knew who she was inside.
    BookNew York : Crown Books for Young Readers, [2023] — F170.4.M33 P56 2023
  • Children. As twelve-year-old Ellie Engle navigates seventh grade and her changing relationship with her best friend, a freak accident occurs that gives Ellie the ability to bring things back to life through touch.
    BookLos Angeles : Disney, Hyperion, 2023. — J FICTION JOHNSON L
  • Children. In this picture book, Nicki’s aunt asks her to be her flower girl, but Nicki doesn’t feel like herself in any of the dresses her mom and aunt pick out. Nicki must find her voice — and her own style — to make her aunt’s wedding…
    Picture BookNew York, N.Y. : Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company, [2023] — J PICTURE BLOOM A
  • Children. While spending a week at his grandma’s old house, Simon starts to notice strange smells, spooky noises, and even a shadowy figure. Is it a haunting or all in his head?
    BookNew York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023. — FIC
  • Children. Eighth grader Lizzie feels lonely not sharing her peers’ obsession with flirting and crushes. Learning about asexual reproduction in plants prompts Lizzie to look up whether people can also be asexual, and she learns that she’s…
    BookNew York, NY : Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2023] — J FICTION WILFRID K
  • Children. This lively picture book full of big affirmations follows a nonbinary child as they get ready, go to school, play with friends, and celebrate being themself all day long.
    Picture BookNew York : Henry Holt and Company, 2023. — J PICTURE WILD A
  • Children. Seventh graders Olivia and Eden think their meeting in Poetry Club is a sign that they should be together. But Eden isn’t out, and when Olivia’s jealousy strikes, their relationship fractures. Olivia devises a plan to win Eden…
    BookNew York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2023] — J FICTION FUSSNER K
  • Children. Vivian hopes to break her streak of terrible first days of school, but the start of eighth grade is her worst yet. Then she gets stuck reliving it on repeat. How will her choices change with the power of second (and third and…
    BookNew York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2023] — J FICTION ORMSBEE K
  • Children. When Al is diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, she thinks her days of middle school embarrassment will only get worse. Instead, she ends up befriending a group of kids who understand both her chronic illness and her queerness.
    BookNew York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2023. — J FICTION ARLOW J
  • Teen. To convince his classmates (and himself) that he’s masculine, Noah attempts to join the Borrow a Boyfriend Club, an underground club that allows students to pay for a pretend boyfriend.
    eBookRandom House Children's Books, 2023
  • Teen. Dylan is determined to win a Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake-making competition. Will he be able to stay focused on his goal when charming rich boy Theo convinces Dylan to fake date him?
    eBookRandom House Children's Books, 2023
  • Teen. Stevie and Nora had the perfect plan to escape their homophobic small town, but their future is thrown into question when a head injury causes Stevie to forget their entire relationship.
    BookNew York : Simon and Schuster, 2023. — TEEN FICTION DERRICK A
  • Teen. Iris hates that her ex-girlfriend, Heather, has a podcast about Iris’s missing sister. But when Heather also goes missing, Iris will stop at nothing to find both girls and uncover the truth.
    eBookLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2023
  • Teen. At a support group for LGBTQ+ teens, Gael meets Declan, which leads him to a whole new group of queer friends as well as a potential romance. But can his new connections survive Gael’s family drama?
    eBookHarperCollins, 2023
  • Teen. In exchange for a letter of recommendation to culinary school, Tommy promises to train a new employee for his boss. He’s shocked to discover that this new employee is his long lost first crush...who doesn’t seem to remember Tommy.
    eBookHarperCollins, 2023
  • Teen. After being assaulted at a party, Ari discovers a group of girls who have been hurt by the same guy. As she joins their quest for revenge, she also finds friends who accept every part of her.
    eBookHarperCollins, 2023
  • Teen. When Latavia moves in with her aunt for the summer, she is presented with a list of strict rules. She quickly discovers that something very sinister is going on in this small town, and that she’ll have to fight with everything she…
    eBookRandom House Children's Books, 2023