Gender & Sexuality

If you're interested in LGBTQ+ topics, then you'll love these books about relatable teens.

Symptoms of Being Human

By Jeff Garvin

Riley Cavanaugh is many things: Punk rock. Snarky. Rebellious. And gender fluid. Some days Riley identifies as a boy, and others as a girl. The thing is…Riley isn’t exactly out yet and pressure is building up in Riley’s so-called life.

The Dangerous Art of Blending In

By Angelo Surmelis

Evan Panos' strict mother calls him a disappointment. His quiet, workaholic father is a staunch believer in avoiding any kind of conflict. And his best friend Henry has become distractingly attractive over the summer.

Juliet Takes a Breath

By Gabby Rivera

Juliet Milagros Palante is leaving the Bronx and headed to Portland, Oregon. She just came out to her family and isn't sure if her mom will ever speak to her again. But Juliet has a plan, sort of, one that's going to help her figure out this whole "Puerto Rican lesbian" thing.

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