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1) Paper planes
Author
Publisher
Mad Cave Studios Inc
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Leighton Worthington and Dylan Render have always been inseparable, but when they're both shipped off to a summer camp for troubled youth in the aftermath of a life-altering event, their lifelong friendship is put to the test. Neither chose to be there, but they'll both need a positive evaluation from the camp to avoid being sent to a different high school than their friends. The challenges of camp pushes the once-inseparable Dylan and Leighton onto...
Author
Publisher
Cleis Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This easy-to-use dictionary introduces the most essential vocabulary surrounding LGBTQ+ identities. Whether you’re questioning your own identity or simply interested in learning more, this useful guide will help you navigate the world with knowledge, understanding and kindness.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Maisie is on her way to her first fancon. and she can't wait to meet her idol, an action star who had an above-the-knee amputation, just like Maisie. But then she meets Ollie. Ollie is a cute volunteer working the show, and they geek out about nerd culture, just as much as Maisie does. After spending the day together, Maisie notices feelings for Ollie that she's never had before. Could Ollie feel the same way?
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Showcasing the breadth of the LGBTQ+ experience, this diverse, global account explores the most important moments, movements, and phenomena, celebrating the victories and untold triumphs of LGBTQ+ people throughout history as well as commemorating moments of tragedy and persecution.
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Since the Stonewall Riots in 1969, the LGBTQIA+ experience has changed dramatically. Progress, while remarkable, has not been quick or expansive enough. And now, fears arise that advances to established rights could be rolled back. What rights do these Americans enjoy, and in what ways do they continue to be discriminated against? Do anti-LGBTQIA+ policies put lives at risk? What are the issues that matter most to these individuals in pursuit of...
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The last thing they expect to come across is a giant, abandoned corn maze. But with a whole day of playing hooky unspooling before them, they make their second mistake. Or perhaps their third? Maybe even their fourth. Because Sadie and Logan have definitely entered this maze before. And again before that. They quickly realize they've not only entered this maze before, they've died in it too. A lot.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Celebrate some of the LGBTQIA+ community's modern-day trailblazers, champions, and icons who have shaped, or are shaping, our world, from well-known public figures and allies to others you will wish you had heard of earlier. Covering topics including coming out, gender, mental health, and activism, this book is packed full of empowering quotes, inspiring life lessons, and helpful advice that will encourage you to embrace your story and find your...
10) Chef's choice
Author
Publisher
Emily Bestler Books/Atria
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When Luna O'Shea is unceremoniously fired from her frustrating office job, she tries to count her blessings: she's a proud trans woman who has plenty of friends, a wonderful roommate, and a good life in New York City. But blessings don't pay the bills. Enter Jean-Pierre, a laissez-faire trans man and the heir to a huge culinary empire--which he'll only inherit if he can jump through all the hoops his celebrity chef grandfather has placed in his path....
11) Blue Jean
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"It's 1988 in England and a new law stigmatizing gays and lesbians forces Jean, a closeted gym teacher, to live a double life. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new student catalyzes a crisis that will push Jean to the edge."--Container.
Author
Series
Not a detective mysteries volume 1
Publisher
Kensington Publishing Corp
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
As a kid, Charlotte Illes' uncanny sleuthing abilities made her a minor celebrity. But in high school, she hung up her detective's hat and stashed away the signature blue landline in her "office"--aka garage--convinced that finding her adult purpose would be as easy as tracking down missing pudding cups or locating stolen diamonds. Now twenty-five, Charlotte has a nagging fear that she hit her peak in middle school. She's living with her mom, scrolling...
15) The meadows
Author
Publisher
Dial Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Everyone hopes for a letter--to attend the Estuary, the Glades, the Meadows. These are the special places where only the best and brightest go to burn even brighter. When Eleanor is accepted at the Meadows, it means escape from her hardscrabble life by the sea, in a country ravaged by climate disaster. But despite its luminous facilities, endless fields, and pretty things, the Meadows keeps dark secrets: its purpose is to reform students, to condition...
16) Pride month
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Pride Month is about celebrating the lives and activism of LGBTQ+ people around the world. It started as a way of remembering the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. During Pride Month, communities have festivals, parades, and marches. Some organize events in places where LGBTQ+ people face discrimination to help fight for equal rights. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of...
17) Breakup, makeup
Author
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Eli Peterson is a self-taught, up-and-coming makeup artist in the cosplay scene who is barely making ends meet. While they might be slaying it with their breathtaking looks, they're also trying to save enough money for top surgery and convince their parents that their artistic dream is worthwhile. During a convention, Eli hears about Makeup Wars, a competition that could change everything... The grand prize? A scholarship to Beyond, the best SFX...
Author
Publisher
Grove Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A rich and riveting debut marrying centuries-old folklore to twenty-first-century queer literary fiction, City of Laughter spans four generations of Jewish women bound by blood, half-hidden secrets, and the fantastical visitation of a shapeshifting stranger over the course of 100 years. Ropshitz, Poland, was once known as the City of Laughter. As this story opens, an eighteenth century badchan, a holy jester whose job is to bring laughter to the...
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Mother and teen duo Monica and Asha Mehta work together to answer your most pressing questions. Forget the penis-in-vagina basics - this is a queer friendly guide that'll have you rethinking the very definition of sex. Combining expert advice with the personal experiences of teens all over the world, prepare to plunge into the topics they don't cover in sex ed. Masturbation, pornography, fetishes - if you're not afraid to ask, they're not afraid to...
20) Idlewild
Author
Publisher
Overlook Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Idlewild is a tiny, artsy Quaker high school in lower Manhattan. Students call their teachers by their first names, there are no grades, and every day begins with 20 minutes of contemplative silence in the Meetinghouse. It is during one of those meetings that an airplane hits the Twin Towers. For two Idlewild outcasts, 9/11 serves as the first day of an intense, 18-month friendship. Fay is prickly, aloof, and obsessed with gay men; Nell is shy, sensitive,...