Middle Grade Queer Fiction (124 books)
Middle grade books (books aimed at the age group) where the MAIN CHARACTER is some form of queer, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, etc. Not a friend, not a sibling, not a parent or relative, but the main character. Only add a book if the character is explicitly queer- books like The Boy in the Dress are fantastic, but are about nonqueer kids, and don't belong on. Twelve-year-old Alex leads the charge against the forces of evil as he tries to stop the Four Horsemen from taking over the world. Benji Zeb has a lot going on.
15 Great New LGBTQ Middle Grade Books to Read Right Now
Reading books about the LGBTQ+ experience and seeing LGBTQ+ characters represented in media can open your and your children’s eyes and hearts to members of the community. Before we discuss the 18 must-read LGBTQ+ middle-grade books, please pin this post to your reading board. When Archie can't understand why his parents have separated, he sets out on a quest with his two best friends to find a way to bring this family back together. This touching debut novel explores the complexity of family, gender and sexuality with kindness and humour. 14 Recent LGBTQ
We're currently experiencing a wonderful boom in LGBTQ middle grade books. Here are 15 awesome ones from the last few years!. To vote on existing books from the list, beside each book there is a link vote for this book clicking it will add that book to your votes. To vote on books not in the list or books you couldn't find in the list, you can click on the tab add books to this list and then choose from your books, or simply search. Great middle grade LGBTQ+ books
LGBTQ+ for Middle Grade and YA Readers A mix of new and popular titles that amplify young LGBTQ+ voices and experiences. Topics and activities dear to her heart include cats, bisexuality, libraries, queer Canadian literature, and drinking tea. She also writes a monthly column on Autostraddle recommending queer books called Ask Your Friendly Neighbourhood Lesbrarian.
18 Must
Focused on general fiction, this resource breaks down lists of middle grade literature in terms of representation. You'll find books that highlight transgender, nonbinary, questioning, bisexual, gay, and lesbian characters, some of whom also represent communities of color, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities. Graphic Novels. This diverse list of titles includes prose novels, novels in verse, and graphic novels.
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Middle Grade Books
This list contains some fantastic new LGBTQ+ inclusive middle grade books (as well as a couple of older favourites). These novels, biographies and history guides all deal with LGBTQ+ themes and issues while ultimately telling important and brilliant stories. . 25 Middle Grade Titles for Pride Month and Beyond
In the past few years, the publication of LGBTQ+ books by Black authors has increased. There is always more work to do regarding LGBTQ+ representation, but this list of middle-grade books has some great options for Pride Month and beyond. .
LGBTQ+ for Middle Grade and YA Readers
This diverse list of titles includes prose novels, novels in verse, and graphic novels. It has solid middle grade books as well as selections more suited for upper middle grade or younger YA tastes. .