In celebration of diversity and inclusivity, we have carefully assembled titles that explore the vibrant and diverse experiences of the LGBTQ community. Whether you are seeking captivating stories, educational resources, or inspiring memoirs, our collection offers something for readers of all ages. From poignant fiction to thought-provoking nonfiction, each book provides a unique perspective, fostering empathy, understanding, and acceptance. Browse our catalog to access both print and electronic copies, allowing you to embark on a journey of discovery and celebration of LGBTQ voices.
Children
Bodies are cool by Tyler Feder. Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more.
The fabulous Zed Watson! by Basil Sylvester and Kevin Sylvester When endearing non-binary tween Zed Watson discovered the mystery surrounding an unpublished novel called The Monster's Castle, they were completely hooked. Now Zed is a member of a small but dedicated legion devoted to finding the long-buried text, and soon Zed, their shy neighbour, Gabe, and his sister, Sam are off on a wild adventure following cryptic clues. If Zed and Gabe can combine their strengths and best the greedy historian who's also hot on the book's trail, they just might find the greatest treasure of all.
A family is a family by Sara O'Leary Children in a classroom describe to their teacher what makes each of their families special.
Pink, blue, and you : questions for kids about gender stereotypes by Elise Gravel and Mykaell Blais. An easy-to-grasp picture book, exploring questions relating to gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexism.
Rainbow revolutionaries : 50 LGBTQ+ people who made history Infused with pop-culture references and complemented by dynamic artwork, a celebration of the lives of 50 LGBTQ+ historical contributors includes profiles of individuals ranging from Alexander the Great and Alan Turing to Harvey Milk and Ellen DeGeneres.
When Aiden became a brother by Kyle Lukoff Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby.
Teen
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston When her rival, prom queen Shara Wheeler, kisses her and disappears, leaving behind cryptic notes, Chloe Green hunts for answers and discovers there is more to this small town than she thought--and maybe more to Shara, as well.
Heartstopper by Alice Osman Charlie and Nick are at the same school, but they've never met until one day when they're made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is more interested in Charlie than either of them realized. Read the graphic novels that inspired the tv show.
The Lesbiana's guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes Transferred to a Catholic school, 16-year-old Yami Flores finds it hard to fake being straight when she falls for Bo, the only openly queer girl at school, but refuses to follow her heart until she learns to live her full truth out loud.
Pumpkin by Julie Murphy Creating a drag-show audition tape that culminates in an unkind nomination for prom queen, an overweight and openly gay teen partners with a girl who has been nominated for prom king to embrace their true selves.
Adult
Daughters of the Deer by Danielle Daniel Marie, an Algonquin woman of the Weskarini Deer Clan, lost her first husband and her children to an Iroquois raid. In the aftermath of another lethal attack, she marries a former French soldier for the sake of the clan. Jeanne, their first child, is caught between worlds. As she reaches adolescence, it becomes clear she is two-spirited. In her mother's culture, she would have been considered blessed; but to the settlers of New France, Jeanne is unnatural and sinful. The novel poignantly imagines the origin of the long history of violence against Indigenous women and the deliberate, violent disruption of First Nations culture.
Everyone in this room will someday be dead by Emily Austin A morbidly anxious woman stumbles into a job as a receptionist at a Catholic church and becomes obsessed with her predecessor’s mysterious death.
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart In Glasgow, Mungo and James, who should be enemies due to their religious beliefs, fall in love, dreaming of finding somewhere they belong, while Mungo works hard to hide his true self from all those around him to protect them both from the danger their relationship brings.
Pageboy: a memoir by Elliot Page Canadian actor/director/producer Elliot Page tells his story of untangling himself from the expectations of others on his journey to being his true self as a transgender man.
The queer evangelist : a socialist clergy's radically honest tale by Cheri DiNovo. Cheri DiNovo went from living on the streets as a teenager to performing the first legal same-sex marriage registered in Canada in 2001 as a United Church minister. This story of one queer kid will hopefully inspire other young people (queer and not) to resist the system and change it.