June is Gay and Lesbian Pride Month! Celebrate by picking up a book that features a GLBTQ character.
- And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson
Based on a true story about two male penguins who fall in love and raise an orphan chick at the Central Park Zoo. Ages 4-8. Available in audio CBA07849.
- Too Far Away to Touch by Leslea Newman
Zoe always has fun with her uncle and his friend, until her uncle starts to get sick. Ages 5-8. Available in audio RC042114.
- My Two Uncles by Judith Vigna
Elly has two uncles and observes as different family members have different reactions to both uncles going to a family party. Ages 7-10. Available in audio RC041855.
- Zack’s Story by Keith Greenberg
A true story about a boy growing up with lesbian parents. Ages 8-12. Available in audio CBA06641.
- The Eagle Kite
When Liam learns his dad has AIDS, he struggles with the realization that his dad may be gay. Ages 11 to 14. Available in Braille BR010396.
- Looking for Jamie Bridger by Nancy Springer
Jamie has been raised by her grandparents without knowing who her real parents are. When she discovers her grandparents have a gay son they never talk about, she sets out to learn the truth. Ages 11-15. Available in Braille BR010354.
- Am I Blue? Edited by Marion Dane Bauer
A collection of short stories about gay and lesbian experiences. Ages 12 and up. Available in audio RC041466.
- The Man Without a Face by Isabelle Holland
Chuck befriends a mysterious man who teaches him there are many different ways to love. Ages 12 and up. Available in audio RC043164 and large print LP000406.
- Night Kites by M.E. Kerr
Erik is an average 17 year old who finds out that his brother is gay and dying of AIDS. Ages 12 and up. Available in audio RC025311.
- I’ll Get There, It Better Be Worth the Trip by John Donovan
When Davy goes to a new school, he makes a new friend but struggles with what their friendship means. Ages 13 and up. Available in audio RC024731.
- Geography Club by Brent Hartinger
A group of covertly gay students form a club at their high school where they can talk openly about their lives and sexuality. Ages 14 and up. Available in audio CBA08034.
- Annie on my Mind by Nancy Garden
When Annie and Liza fall in love, they begin to see what their relationship means to those around them and the effect it has on their loved ones. Ages 14 and up. Available in audio RC021438.
- April Shadows by V.C. Andrews
When April’s perfect sister brings home her college roommate for a visit, April learns some new truths about herself. Ages 14 and up. Available in large print LP021766.
- Two Teenagers in Twenty: Writings by Gay and Lesbian Youth edited by Ann Heron
Collection of stories by teens about the difficulties of growing up gay and overcoming obstacles associated with their sexuality. Ages 14 and up. Available in Braille BR010983.
- My Heartbeat by Garret Freymann-Weyr
Ellen has a crush on her brother’s best friend James, but thinks that her brother and James may be more than friends. Ages 16 and up. Available in audio C055794.
- Gay America by Linas Alsenas
This book gives a historical account of homosexuality in America and the gay rights movement. Ages 16 and up. Available in downloadable book DB068234 and audio RC068234.
- Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block
When Weetzie discovers her best friend is gay, she decides the two of them can look for boys and love together, but that doesn’t exactly turn out like she planned. Ages 17 and up. Available in audio RC037026.