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• Buzzing

  A Graphic Novel

  Sattin, Samuel • Hickman, Rye

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  Juvenile graphic novel. As a twelve-year-old with OCD, Isaac can't get away from the negative thoughts that swarm him. Isaac's mom thinks he should ground himself in reality, but when he befriends a group of fantasy-enthusiasts who play a tabletop…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Child's Introduction to Pride

  The Inspirational History and Culture of the LGBTQIA+ Community

  Prager, Sarah

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  Juvenile nonfiction. The history of the LGBTQIA+ community is one that is filled with heroes, struggles, triumph, and joy. This book introduces kids to the history, groundbreaking events and inspirational people, of the LGBTQIA+ community.

• Cross My Heart and Never Lie

  Dåsnes, Nora

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  Juvenile graphic novel. In this diary-style graphic novel translated from Norwegian, seventh grader Tuva strives to stay true to herself through changing pre-teen friendships and an unexpected first crush.

• Door by Door

  How Sarah McBride Became America's First Openly Transgender Senator

  Pincus, Meeg,

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  Juvenile biography. A picture book biography about Sarah McBride, America's first openly transgender state senator. Even as a young child, Sarah knew two things: She knew she wanted to change the world and she knew who she was inside.

• Ellie Engle Saves Herself

  Johnson, Leah

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  Juvenile fiction. As twelve-year-old Ellie Engle navigates seventh grade and her changing relationship with her best friend, a freak accident occurs and gives Ellie the ability to bring things back to life through touch.

• Flower Girl

  Bloom, Amy,

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  Picture book. Nicki's aunt is getting married and asks Nicki to be her Flower Girl. But when the family goes outfit shopping, Nicki doesn't feel like herself in any of the dresses her mom and aunt pick out. Nicki must find her voice--and her own…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The House That Whispers

  Thompson, Lin

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  Juvenile fiction. While spending a week at his grandma's old house, Simon starts to notice strange smells, spooky noises, and even a shadowy figure. Is it a haunting or all in his head?

• Just Lizzie

  Wilfrid, Karen

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  Juvenile fiction. Eighth grader Lizzie doesn't share her peers' preoccupation with flirting and crushes, and it makes her feel lonely. A science class lesson on asexual reproduction among plants prompts Lizzie to look up whether people can also be…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Not He or She, I'm Me

  Wild, A. M.,

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  Picture book. This lively picture book full of big affirmations follows a nonbinary kid as they get ready, go to school, play with friends, and celebrate being themself all day long.

• The Song of Us

  Fussner, Kate

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  Juvenile fiction. Seventh graders Olivia and Eden think their meeting as Poetry Club is a sign that they should be together. But Eden isn't out and when Olivia lashes out due to jealousy, the two find themselves fractured. Olivia devises a plan to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Vivian Lantz's Second Chances

  Ormsbee, Kathryn

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  Juvenile fiction. Despite Vivian's careful plan to ​avoid having her usual terrible first day of school, the start of eighth grade isn't just a bad day, but her worst day ever. And then she gets stuck reliving that same day over and over. How will…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet

  Arlow, Jake Maia

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  Juvenile fiction. When Al is diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, she thinks her days of middle school embarrassment will only get worse. Instead, she ends up befriending a group of kids who get both her chronic illness and her queerness.

• Cinda Meets Ella

  West, Wallace, 1978-

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  Picture book. In this western reinvention of the classic tale "Cinderella," Cinda participates in a rodeo and wins the attention of the nonbinary rider hosting the competition.

• The Wishing Flower

  Irving, A.J.

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  Picture book. Birdie wants more than anything to be understood. At school she prefers to read by herself, rather than jump rope or swing with the other kids. That all changes when Sunny, the new girl, comes along.

• The Beautiful Something Else

  Van Otterloo, Ash

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  Juvenile fiction. When Sparrow's mother is sent to rehab for opiod addiction, Sparrow is sent to live in a commune with her estranged Aunt where Sparrow begins to embrace their true gender identity.

• Camp QUILTBAG

  Melleby, Nicole • Sass, A. J.

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  Juvenile fiction. After a bit of a rocky start at Camp QUILTBAG, an inclusive retreat for queer and trans kids, Abigail and Kai make a pact to help each other find their footing, all while navigating crushes, their queer identities, and a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dear Mothman

  Gow, Robin

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  Juvenile fiction. After the death of his best friend and the only other trans boy at school, Noah starts writing letters expressing his feelings to the humanoid creature Mothman and risks everything when he treks into the woods to prove Mothman's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Deephaven

  Aldridge, Ethan M.,

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  Juvenile mystery. Hoping for a fresh start at Deephaven Academy, Guinevere "Nev" Tallow instead finds something strange stalking its corridors and teams up with another first-year student to unravel the secrets of this exclusive boarding school and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Elle Campbell Wins Their Weekend

  Kahn, Ben

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  Juvenile fiction. Elle Campbell is a non-binary seventh-grader who is excited their hero non-binary star Nuri Grena is coming to their town for a book signing--it was Nuri's story that inspired Elle to declare themselves and they are not about to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Got You Babe

  Coccia, Paul

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  Juvenile fiction. While preparing for their Sonny and Cher drag number, Mac's diva-like attitude drives his best friend Amy away, but feeling miserable without her, Mac must find a way to patch things up before the Pride Carnival.