Celebrate Pride Month with our curated collection of books that highlight Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+) voices and stories.
Rainbow Boy and the Pride Parade by Taylor Rouanzion
Junior: When a little boy says he doesn't like rainbows anymore because they make him "different," his parents take him to a Pride parade. All around he sees pride in every colour, shape and kind—more than he could ever possibly count.
The Bi Book by A.J. Irving
Junior: This sweet, bold picture book is a gentle introduction to bisexual identity by the way of different words that share the root "bi".
Under One Rainbow by Chris Ayala-Kronos
Junior: An exuberant celebration of Pride and LGBTQIA+ communities. Join the dancing parade across pages of fabulous floats, rainbow garb, all-inclusive flags, and diverse people of all ages.
If It’s Pride and You Know It… by Andy Passchier
Junior: This colourful sing-along novelty book features families and friends showing their Pride in different ways: sharing stories, wearing their favourite rainbow clothing, waving flags and of course watching the Pride parade.
Pride is Love by Dano Moreno
Junior: A little girl and her two dads discover the true meaning of Pride as they prepare their colourful flower crowns for their local Pride parade. When her preparations don't go according to plan, the dads remind their daughter that it's okay to make mistakes.
Recommended Reading by Paul Coccia
Teen: In this opposites-attract YA rom-com, a failed romantic gesture puts a damper on a queer teen bookseller's summer of book matching and matchmaking until a handsome lifeguard and romance skeptic waltzes into his bookstore.
Kirby’s Lessons for Falling (in Love) by Laura Gao
Teen: When Kirby Tan falls for astrology-obsessed Bex, she struggles to balance her queer identity with her obligations to family and community.
Being Ace: An Anthology of Queer, Trans, Femme, and Disabled Stories of Asexual Love and Connection by Madeline Dyer
Teen: Whether adventuring through space, outsmarting a vengeful water spirit or surviving haunted cemeteries, no two aces are the same in these 14 unique works that highlight asexual romance, aromantic love and identities across the asexual spectrum.
Hermaphrodite Logic: A History of Intersex Liberation by Juliana Gleeson
Adult: In this examination of intersex liberation, Gleeson discusses how a movement challenged systemic medical abuses to reshape our understanding of sex.
Amplitudes: Stories of Queer and Trans Futurity by Lee Mandelo
Adult: Amplitudes speaks to the longstanding tradition of queer fiction as protest. This essential collection serves as a showcase of celebrations, anxieties, wishes, pitfalls and rallying cries for diverse communities.
The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide : Interviews, Itineraries, and Inspiration From Queer Insiders in 50+ Proud Places by Alicia Valenski
Adult: Discover the world's most welcoming, vibrant and safe spaces from 2SLGBTQ+ locals in this dynamic collection!
Mutual Interest: A Novel by Olivia Wolfgang-Smith
Adult: At the turn of the 20th century, Vivian and Oscar team up with Squire Clancey to create Clancey & Schmidt. When Oscar and Squire fall in love, the trio form a new kind of partnership. Vivian builds the company while operating behind the image of both men. As exposure becomes a threat, all three partners are made aware of the stakes involved.
