Seattle Picks: Pride for Kids - LGBTQ+ Books for Kids and Families | The Seattle Public Library

Circle of Love

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2024

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It's Pride, Baby!

by Wells, Allen R.

Book - 2024

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Nen and the Lonely Fisherman

by Eagleton, Ian

Book - 2024

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Mehndi Boy

by Bandali, Zain

Book - 2023

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Ellie Engle Saves Herself

by Johnson, Leah (Young adult author)

Book - 2023

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True You

A Gender Journey

by Agna, Gwen

Book - 2022

Easy nonfiction: This affirming and inclusive photographic picture book offers a celebratory and informative look at kids and their wide-ranging gender identities. Easy nonfiction: This affirming and inclusive photographic picture book offers a celebratory and informative look at kids and their wide-ranging gender identities. Show less

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Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!

What Are your Pronouns Today?

by Amer, Lindz

Book - 2024

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Blood City Rollers

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by Anderson, V. P.

Graphic Novel - 2024

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Glenn Burke, Game Changer

The Man Who Invented the High Five

by Bildner, Phil

Book - 2024

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In My Daddy's Belly

by Brown, Logan

Book - 2023

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King and the Dragonflies

by Callender, Kacen

Book - 2020

Chapter book: When King’s brother Khalid dies unexpectedly, he’s left reeling with Khalid’s final advice to end his friendship with his best friend over rumors that he’s gay. Chapter book: When King’s brother Khalid dies unexpectedly, he’s left reeling with Khalid’s final advice to end his friendship with his best friend over rumors that he’s gay. Show less

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My Culture, My Gender, Me

by Corrigan, Cassandra Jules

Book - 2024

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Me & My Dysphoria Monster

An Empowering Story to Help Children Cope With Gender Dysphoria

by Dale, Laura Kate

Book - 2022

Picture book: This book can be read aloud and used for discussing gender dysphoria with children, explaining what it is and how they and their families ca...Show more Picture book: This book can be read aloud and used for discussing gender dysphoria with children, explaining what it is and how they and their families can deal with it. An accompanying guide for parents with additional information about gender dysphoria, terminology, and first-hand examples of the author's own experiences is included. Show less

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Cross My Heart and Never Lie

by Dåsnes, Nora

Graphic Novel - 2023

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Sharice's Big Voice

A Native Kid Becomes A Congresswoman

by Davids, Sharice

Book - 2021

Easy Nonfiction: This picture book autobiography tells the remarkable story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas. Easy Nonfiction: This picture book autobiography tells the remarkable story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas. Show less

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B Is for Bellies

A Celebration of Every Body!

by Dyball, Rennie

Book - 2023

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Sylvia and Marsha Start A Revolution!

The Story of the Trans Women of Color Who Made LGBTQ+ History

by Ellison, Joy Michael

Book - 2021

Nonfiction: Shares with young readers the crucial story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the two trans women of color who helped kickstart the Stonewall Riots and dedicated their lives to fighting for LGBTQ+ equality. Nonfiction: Shares with young readers the crucial story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the two trans women of color who helped kickstart the Stonewall Riots and dedicated their lives to fighting for LGBTQ+ equality. Show less

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Bodies Are Cool

by Feder, Tyler

Book - 2021

Easy nonfiction: 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. Easy nonfiction: 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. Show less

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Calvin

by Ford, JR

Book - 2022

Picture book: Written by the parents of a transgender child, this story is informed by best practices about how to support your child as they come out as transgender. Beautiful depiction of being loved and accepted by family, friends, and community. Picture book: Written by the parents of a transgender child, this story is informed by best practices about how to support your child as they come out as transgender. Beautiful depiction of being loved and accepted by family, friends, and community. Show less

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Green

by Gino, Alex

Book - 2023

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My Paati's Saris

by Gopal, Jyoti Rajan

Book - 2022

Picture book: A Tamil boy explores his love for his grandmother and her colorful sari collection in this tale of expressing your true self. Picture book: A Tamil boy explores his love for his grandmother and her colorful sari collection in this tale of expressing your true self. Show less

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Colors of Aloha

by Kau-Arteaga, Kanoa

Book - 2019

Picture book: Learn the Hawai'ian words for colors in this lovely, family-oriented, BIPOC-centered story. Picture book: Learn the Hawai'ian words for colors in this lovely, family-oriented, BIPOC-centered story. Show less

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The Apartment House on Poppy Hill

by LaCour, Nina

Book - 2023

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Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle

by LaCour, Nina

Book - 2022

Picture book: A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent. Picture book: A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent. Show less

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Rabbit Chase

by LaPensée, Elizabeth

Graphic Novel - 2022

Graphic novel: Aimée, a non-binary Anishinaabe middle-schooler, has been bullied and isolated since sharing about their non-binary identity. Aimée is on ...Show more Graphic novel: Aimée, a non-binary Anishinaabe middle-schooler, has been bullied and isolated since sharing about their non-binary identity. Aimée is on a school field trip to offer gifts to the water spirits who protect the land but they wander off and find themself in an alternate dimension. This coming of age story inspired by Alice in Wonderland captures Aimée's experience of self discovery. Show less

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