May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges, discrimination and prejudice faced by 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Explore a curated selection of titles that reflect and celebrate the rich and diverse experiences within these communities.
Gender Identity for Kids by Andy Passchier
Junior: This book introduces different terms for gender identity and expression, while also teaching children how to accept and respect others.
My Rainbow by Trinity Neal and DeShanna Neal
Junior: A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-coloured wig for her transgender daughter. Based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal.
What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns by Katherine Locke
Junior: Ari knows many words for neighbours, including the pronouns each prefers. With help from Uncle Lior, who always asks, "What are your words? " Ari figures out which pronouns—and other words—fit best today.
Road Home by Rex Ogle
Teen: This final, essential chapter in Rex Ogle's memoir trilogy recounts being forced from his home and living on the streets after his father discovered he was gay.
A World Worth Saving by Kyle Lukoff
Teen: After coming out as trans, fourteen-year-old A is forced to attend weekly Save Our Sons and Daughters meetings, where he uncovers the terrifying truth that the group is run by a demon feeding on their pain and is part of a larger, darker force preying on the world's vulnerable.
And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu
Adult: August and Segun cannot deny their mutual attraction, but there is only so long Segun can stand keeping their relationship a secret. When new anti-gay legislation is passed in Nigeria, they must find a way for their love to survive.
He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters by Schuyler Bailar
Adult: Activist and athlete Bailar uses storytelling to provide readers with the fundamental language and context of gender, paving the way to understanding, acceptance and inclusion.
The Green Line = by khaṭṭ Al-Tamās
Adult: A story of intergenerational queer history in Lebanon, The Green Line weaves together civil war Beirut with a contemporary nightclub, while following one family's journey to discover their past.
Bisexuality: The Basics: Your Q+A Guide to Coming Out, Dating, Parenting and Beyond by Lewis Oakley
Adult: Bisexual advice guide written by podcaster and journalist Lewis Oakley, with advice on sex, dating, relationships, parenting, dealing with bisexual erasure and finding your own bisexual niche in queer spaces.
Nothing Ever Just Disappears: Seven Hidden Histories by Diarmuid Hester
Adult: Nothing Ever Just Disappears tells the stories of seven remarkable figures and explores the connections between where they lived, who they loved and the art they created.
