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13 Banned LGBTQ+ Books To Read Now

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

PET

by Akwaeke Emezi

This soaring novel shoots for the stars and explodes the sky with its bold brilliance. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE

by George M. Johnson

A critical, captivating, merciful mirror for growing up Black and queer today. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

WHEN THE MOON WAS OURS

by Anna-Marie McLemore

Readers will be ensnared in this ethereal narrative long before they even realize the net has been cast. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ZIGGY, STARDUST AND ME

by James Brandon

A poignant depiction of a boy’s journey to accepting his gay identity despite the odds. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

PRINCE & KNIGHT

by Daniel Haack ; illustrated by Stevie Lewis

Victorious—it may even usurp King & King (2001) as the premier queer-friendly fairy tale for this age set. Full review >

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