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Rainbow Resources (LGBTQIA+)

If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or questioning, these books may help with your personal journey and any struggles you might face.

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  • The Letter Q

    Queer Writers' Notes to Their Younger Selves

    If you received a letter from your older self, what do you think it would say? What do you want it to tell you? Those are the questions that inspired 63 award-winning LGBTQIA+ authors to write the stories featured in this book.
    Book, 2012New York : Arthur A. Levine Books, 2012. — TEEN 306.766 LETTER
  • LGBTQ

    the Survival Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens

    Madrone, Kelly, 1974-
    If you need practical suggestions on dealing with homophobia, dating, creating a more accepting school environment, and/or reconciling your sexual/gender identity with cultural and religious beliefs, this nonfiction guide might be for you.
    Book, 2018Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Publishing Inc., [2018] — TEEN 306.766 HUEGEL
  • This frank, friendly, and funny guide can inform, empower, and arm you with tips, confidence, and practical, potentially life-saving advice that you may need to navigate life as a trans teen.
    Book, 2019London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019. — TEEN 306.768 OWL
  • Hello, Cruel World

    101 Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks, and Other Outlaws

    Bornstein, Kate, 1948-
    If you or someone you know is struggling, the activities suggested in this nonfiction book may be help you grow comfortable with yourself, cope and keep yourself alive. If you need immediate help, call the hotline at 988.
    Book, 2006New York : Seven Stories Press, ©2006. — TEEN 616.8584 BORNSTE
  • Queerly Autistic

    the Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum

    Ekins, Erin,
    Even if you aren't on the spectrum, the information and resources in this nonfiction book may help you come out to friends and family, navigate relationships and self-care, cope with bullying, and be out and about in the LGBTQIA+ community.
    Book, 2021London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021. — TEEN 616.8588 EKINS
  • Gender Identity

    Beyond Pronouns and Bathrooms

    Cook, Maria,
    The meaning and history behind the LGBTQ rights movement and the biographies of key movers-and-shakers may inspire you and others.
    Book, 2019White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, [2019] — TEEN 305.3 COOK
  • Here and Queer

    a Queer Girl's Guide to Life

    Ellis, Rowan,
    Written by girls, this inclusive, heartfelt guide is about living your best queer life so you can be the strongest, proudest, happiest version of yourself and exploring your identity on your own terms.
    Book, 2022Beverly, MA : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2022. — TEEN 306.76 ELLIS
  • Poet, artist, and LGBTQIA+ rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs, demystifies, and reimagines the gender binary. In doing so, their nonfiction book may help you affirm your true, creative, wonderful self.
    Book, 2020New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020] — TEEN 305.3 VAID ME
  • The bestselling young adult non-fiction book on sexuality and gender! This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder. This book is for YOU.
    Book, 2021Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Fire, [2021] — TEEN 306.76 DAWSON
  • This nonfiction book explores the distress of gender dysphoria and how it can affect teens' lives, and be managed. Gender dysphoria is the term for the unease and distress that might occur if your biological sex does not match your gender identity.
    Book, 2022San Diego, CA : BrightPoint Press, [2022] — TEEN 616.8583 GAGNE
  • Out!

    How to Be Your Authentic Self

    McKenna, Miles,
    Activist and You Tuber Miles McKenna's book is filled with validation, inspiration, support, resources, and answers for your questions big and small, whether you're exploring your own identity or seeking to understand the experience of an awesome…
    Book, 2020New York : Amulet Books, [2020] — TEEN 306.766 MCKENNA
  • Headcase

    LGBTQ Writers and Artists on Mental Health and Wellness

    While written for adults, the artists and authors can offer you important information on wellness and being LGBTQIA+.
    Book, 2019New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019] — 616.89 HEADCAS
  • While written for an adult audience, writer, artist and activist Samra Habib's memoir about growing up Muslim and queer takes readers on her journey of self-discovery. Travel and finding a queer-friendly mosque in the same Canadian neighborhood…
    Book, 2019Toronto : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Canada, 2019. — BIO HABIB HABIB
  • Queer

    the Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens

    Belge, Kathy,
    A guide that helps LGBT teens come out to friends and family, navigate their new LGBT social life, figure out if a crush is also queer, and rise up against bigotry and homophobia.
    Book, 2019Minneapolis : Zest Books, [2019] — TEEN 306.766 BELGE
  • Queerfully and Wonderfully Made

    a Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens

    Are you LGBTQ+? Not sure? Whether you're queer or questioning, understanding sexuality and gender identity can be confusing. And if you're a Christian, questions of identity can be even scarier. Is there something wrong with you? Will your friends…
    Book, 2020Minneapolis, MN : Beaming Books, 2020. — TEEN 248.8308 QUEERFU

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