Welcome to Family Equality’s Book Nook, a comprehensive list of the best LGBTQ+ books for the whole family!
Whether you’re searching for your child’s first picture book or a young adult novel that your tween will devour, Family Equality’s Book Nook is a list of our favorite books that represent diverse families in a loving and respectful way.
Check out the search portal below to discover what new LGBTQ+ books you need to add to your at-home, local, or school libraries!
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The Last Exit to Normal
Michael Harmon
When 17-year-old Ben’s dad announces to the family that he’s gay, Ben does everything he can to equally upset his father. But amidst all his recklessness, he doesn’t see the curveball headed straight for him: Ben winds up moving to Montana with not just his dad, but dad’s boyfriend, Edward. While navigating this new relationship, Ben also seeks to solve an apparent mystery next door.
The Vast Fields of Ordinary
Nick Burd
It’s Dade’s last summer at home, and things are pretty hopeless. He has a crappy job, a “boyfriend” who treats him like dirt, and his parents’ marriage is falling apart. So when he meets and falls in love with the mysterious Alex Kincaid, Dade feels like he’s finally experiencing true happiness. But when a tragedy shatters the final days of summer, he realizes he must face his future and learn how to move forward from his past.
Two Parties, One Tux, and a Very Short Film about the Grapes of Wrath
Steven Goldman
Mitchell isn’t just your average kid— he’s even more average than that. He’s barely making it through eleventh grade when everything changes—his best (and only friend) comes out, a popular girl asks him out, and don’t even mention the prom!
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
John Green and David Levithan
What’s in a name? When two teenagers meet who have nothing in common besides both being named Will Grayson, their worlds will change in ways they never saw coming.
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