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True Pride: LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction for Teens

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Celebrate Pride Month with these true stories of LGBTQ+ identity and experience, from history to how-tos, just for teens.

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15 items

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Funny Gyal

Funny Gyal

My Fight Against Homophobia in Jamaica

by Jackson, Angeline

Book - 2022

The inspiring story of Angeline Jackson, who stood up to Jamaica's oppression of queer youth to demand recognition and justice. The inspiring story of Angeline Jackson, who stood up to Jamaica's oppression of queer youth to demand recognition and justice. Show less

The inspiring story of Angeline Jackson, who stood up to Jamaica's oppression of queer youth to demand recognition and justice. The inspiring story of Angeline Jackson, who stood up to Jamaica's oppression of queer youth to demand recognition and justice. Show less

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On Top of Glass

On Top of Glass

Stories of A Queer Girl in Figure Skating

by Manta, Karina

Book - 2021

Figure skating champion Karina Manta writes about her life as a bisexual professional athlete and making peace with her body image in a sport that prizes ...Show more Figure skating champion Karina Manta writes about her life as a bisexual professional athlete and making peace with her body image in a sport that prizes delicate femininity. It's a story about panic attacks, first crushes (and all the crushes that follow), and feeling different than everybody around you. Show less

Figure skating champion Karina Manta writes about her life as a bisexual professional athlete and making peace with her body image in a sport that prizes ...Show more Figure skating champion Karina Manta writes about her life as a bisexual professional athlete and making peace with her body image in a sport that prizes delicate femininity. It's a story about panic attacks, first crushes (and all the crushes that follow), and feeling different than everybody around you. Show less

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Here and Queer

Here and Queer

by Ellis, Rowan

Book - 2022

Author and YouTuber Rowan Ellis uses her personal experience to take you through queer life, from coming out to finding friendships and celebrating Pride. Author and YouTuber Rowan Ellis uses her personal experience to take you through queer life, from coming out to finding friendships and celebrating Pride. Show less

Author and YouTuber Rowan Ellis uses her personal experience to take you through queer life, from coming out to finding friendships and celebrating Pride. Author and YouTuber Rowan Ellis uses her personal experience to take you through queer life, from coming out to finding friendships and celebrating Pride. Show less

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Queer as All Get Out

Queer as All Get Out

10 People Who've Inspired Me

by Criswell, Shelby

Graphic Novel - 2021

An artist from Texas shares their life as a genderqueer person living in the American South, their struggle for acceptance, and how they were inspired by these historical LGBTQIA+ people to live their truth. An artist from Texas shares their life as a genderqueer person living in the American South, their struggle for acceptance, and how they were inspired by these historical LGBTQIA+ people to live their truth. Show less

An artist from Texas shares their life as a genderqueer person living in the American South, their struggle for acceptance, and how they were inspired by these historical LGBTQIA+ people to live their truth. An artist from Texas shares their life as a genderqueer person living in the American South, their struggle for acceptance, and how they were inspired by these historical LGBTQIA+ people to live their truth. Show less

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From Here

From Here

A Memoir

by Mufleh, Luma

Book - 2023

With no word for “gay” in Arabic, Luma didn't know what to call the feelings she had growing up in Jordan during the 1980s, but she knew well enough to ke...Show more With no word for “gay” in Arabic, Luma didn't know what to call the feelings she had growing up in Jordan during the 1980s, but she knew well enough to keep them secret. When she started college in the United States, she began the process of applying for political asylum, which ensured her safety—but created a painful rift with her family. Show less

With no word for “gay” in Arabic, Luma didn't know what to call the feelings she had growing up in Jordan during the 1980s, but she knew well enough to ke...Show more With no word for “gay” in Arabic, Luma didn't know what to call the feelings she had growing up in Jordan during the 1980s, but she knew well enough to keep them secret. When she started college in the United States, she began the process of applying for political asylum, which ensured her safety—but created a painful rift with her family. Show less

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All Boys Aren't Blue

All Boys Aren't Blue

A Memoir-manifesto

by Johnson, George M.

Book - 2020

A prominent journalist and LGBTQ+ activist shares personal essays that chronicle his childhood, adolescence and college years as a Black queer youth, expl...Show more A prominent journalist and LGBTQ+ activist shares personal essays that chronicle his childhood, adolescence and college years as a Black queer youth, exploring subjects ranging from gender identity and toxic masculinity to structural marginalization and Black joy. Show less

A prominent journalist and LGBTQ+ activist shares personal essays that chronicle his childhood, adolescence and college years as a Black queer youth, expl...Show more A prominent journalist and LGBTQ+ activist shares personal essays that chronicle his childhood, adolescence and college years as a Black queer youth, exploring subjects ranging from gender identity and toxic masculinity to structural marginalization and Black joy. Show less

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Growing up Trans

Growing up Trans

In Our Own Words

Book - 2021

Stories, essays, art and poetry created by trans youth, illustrating their experiences through childhood, family and daily life, school, bodies and mental health. Stories, essays, art and poetry created by trans youth, illustrating their experiences through childhood, family and daily life, school, bodies and mental health. Show less

Stories, essays, art and poetry created by trans youth, illustrating their experiences through childhood, family and daily life, school, bodies and mental health. Stories, essays, art and poetry created by trans youth, illustrating their experiences through childhood, family and daily life, school, bodies and mental health. Show less

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A Queer History of the United States for Young People

A Queer History of the United States for Young People

by Chevat, Richie

Book - 2019

Queer history started long before the Stonewall riots. This book explores how LGBTQ+ people have always been a part of our national identity, contributing to the country and culture for over 400 years. Queer history started long before the Stonewall riots. This book explores how LGBTQ+ people have always been a part of our national identity, contributing to the country and culture for over 400 years. Show less

Queer history started long before the Stonewall riots. This book explores how LGBTQ+ people have always been a part of our national identity, contributing to the country and culture for over 400 years. Queer history started long before the Stonewall riots. This book explores how LGBTQ+ people have always been a part of our national identity, contributing to the country and culture for over 400 years. Show less

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Seeing Gender

Seeing Gender

An Illustrated Guide to Identity and Expression

by Gottlieb, Iris

Book - 2019

In this investigation into the complexities of gender today, the author explores history, science, sociology and her own experience grappling with this intensely personal—yet universal—facet of humanity. In this investigation into the complexities of gender today, the author explores history, science, sociology and her own experience grappling with this intensely personal—yet universal—facet of humanity. Show less

In this investigation into the complexities of gender today, the author explores history, science, sociology and her own experience grappling with this intensely personal—yet universal—facet of humanity. In this investigation into the complexities of gender today, the author explores history, science, sociology and her own experience grappling with this intensely personal—yet universal—facet of humanity. Show less

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Nobody Needs to Know

Nobody Needs to Know

A Memoir

by Pagonis, Pidgeon

Book - 2023

Pidgeon always felt like their life was a constant attempt to fit in with other girls. It wasn’t until college that they began to process blurred memories...Show more Pidgeon always felt like their life was a constant attempt to fit in with other girls. It wasn’t until college that they began to process blurred memories of surgeries and secrets to realize the truth about their gender. What began as a shameful and traumatic discovery transforms into a painful yet joyous journey of self-love, truth, and healing. Show less

Pidgeon always felt like their life was a constant attempt to fit in with other girls. It wasn’t until college that they began to process blurred memories...Show more Pidgeon always felt like their life was a constant attempt to fit in with other girls. It wasn’t until college that they began to process blurred memories of surgeries and secrets to realize the truth about their gender. What began as a shameful and traumatic discovery transforms into a painful yet joyous journey of self-love, truth, and healing. Show less

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Beyond the Gender Binary

Beyond the Gender Binary

by Vaid-Menon, Alok

Book - 2020

Poet, artist, and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon challenges the world to see gender not in black and white, but in vivid color. Taking from their ...Show more Poet, artist, and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon challenges the world to see gender not in black and white, but in vivid color. Taking from their own experiences as a gender-nonconforming artist, they show us that gender is a malleable and creative form of self-expression. Show less

Poet, artist, and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon challenges the world to see gender not in black and white, but in vivid color. Taking from their ...Show more Poet, artist, and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon challenges the world to see gender not in black and white, but in vivid color. Taking from their own experiences as a gender-nonconforming artist, they show us that gender is a malleable and creative form of self-expression. Show less

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What's the T?

What's the T?

by Dawson, Juno

Book - 2022

Discover what it means to be a young transgender and/or non-binary person in the twenty-first century in this candid and funny guide for teens. Discover what it means to be a young transgender and/or non-binary person in the twenty-first century in this candid and funny guide for teens. Show less

Discover what it means to be a young transgender and/or non-binary person in the twenty-first century in this candid and funny guide for teens. Discover what it means to be a young transgender and/or non-binary person in the twenty-first century in this candid and funny guide for teens. Show less

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Yay! You're Gay! Now What?

Yay! You're Gay! Now What?

A Gay Boy's Guide to Life

by Khalaf, Riyadh

Book - 2019

"Yay! You're gay! Or maybe you're bi. Or maybe you just feel different… in time, that difference will become the greatest gift you could ask for. Riy...Show more "Yay! You're gay! Or maybe you're bi. Or maybe you just feel different… in time, that difference will become the greatest gift you could ask for. Riyadh Khalaf shares frank advice about everything from coming out to relationships, as well as encouragement for times when you’re feeling low. Show less

"Yay! You're gay! Or maybe you're bi. Or maybe you just feel different… in time, that difference will become the greatest gift you could ask for. Riy...Show more "Yay! You're gay! Or maybe you're bi. Or maybe you just feel different… in time, that difference will become the greatest gift you could ask for. Riyadh Khalaf shares frank advice about everything from coming out to relationships, as well as encouragement for times when you’re feeling low. Show less

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Out!

Out!

How to Be your Authentic Self

by McKenna, Miles

Book - 2020

Find validation, inspiration, and support for your questions big and small—whether you’re exploring your identity or seeking to understand the experience of an awesome queer person in your life. Find validation, inspiration, and support for your questions big and small—whether you’re exploring your identity or seeking to understand the experience of an awesome queer person in your life. Show less

Find validation, inspiration, and support for your questions big and small—whether you’re exploring your identity or seeking to understand the experience of an awesome queer person in your life. Find validation, inspiration, and support for your questions big and small—whether you’re exploring your identity or seeking to understand the experience of an awesome queer person in your life. Show less

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Trans+

Trans+

Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You

by Gonzales, Kathryn

Book - 2019

An all-inclusive, uncensored guide for teens who are transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, or gender-fluid. It answers all your questions about ge...Show more An all-inclusive, uncensored guide for teens who are transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, or gender-fluid. It answers all your questions about gender and covers mental health, physical health and reproduction, transitioning, relationships, sex and life as a trans or nonbinary individual. Show less

An all-inclusive, uncensored guide for teens who are transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, or gender-fluid. It answers all your questions about ge...Show more An all-inclusive, uncensored guide for teens who are transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, or gender-fluid. It answers all your questions about gender and covers mental health, physical health and reproduction, transitioning, relationships, sex and life as a trans or nonbinary individual. Show less

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