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Genre Guide

Seattle Picks: Teen - Queer

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LGBTQ? We have a book (or two) for you! MS = books for middle school readers GN= graphic novels (Updated Dec. 2022)

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22 items

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Skate for your Life

Skate for your Life

by Baker, Leo

Book - 2021

Leo Baker is a nonbinary skate boarder who has traversed the world of a gendered sport. This is their story of staying true to themselves while crushing it at the skate park. Part of the Pocket Change Collective series. MS Leo Baker is a nonbinary skate boarder who has traversed the world of a gendered sport. This is their story of staying true to themselves while crushing it at the skate park. Part of the Pocket Change Collective series. MS Show less

Leo Baker is a nonbinary skate boarder who has traversed the world of a gendered sport. This is their story of staying true to themselves while crushing it at the skate park. Part of the Pocket Change Collective series. MS Leo Baker is a nonbinary skate boarder who has traversed the world of a gendered sport. This is their story of staying true to themselves while crushing it at the skate park. Part of the Pocket Change Collective series. MS Show less

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What's the T?

What's the T?

by Dawson, Juno

Book - 2022

A comprehensive guide for trans and nonbinary teens to navigate gender identity. A comprehensive guide for trans and nonbinary teens to navigate gender identity. Show less

A comprehensive guide for trans and nonbinary teens to navigate gender identity. A comprehensive guide for trans and nonbinary teens to navigate gender identity. Show less

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The Feeling of Falling in Love

The Feeling of Falling in Love

by Deaver, Mason

Book - 2022

Neil is a privileged brat. Wyatt is the ultimate sweetheart. Can their fake dating lead to real love? Neil is a privileged brat. Wyatt is the ultimate sweetheart. Can their fake dating lead to real love? Show less

Neil is a privileged brat. Wyatt is the ultimate sweetheart. Can their fake dating lead to real love? Neil is a privileged brat. Wyatt is the ultimate sweetheart. Can their fake dating lead to real love? Show less

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Bitter

Bitter

by Emezi, Akwaeke

Book - 2022

Bitter finds sanctuary at her boarding school, but when violence starts escalating and Bitter’s art comes to life, she must decide what her role is in the revolution. Bitter finds sanctuary at her boarding school, but when violence starts escalating and Bitter’s art comes to life, she must decide what her role is in the revolution. Show less

Bitter finds sanctuary at her boarding school, but when violence starts escalating and Bitter’s art comes to life, she must decide what her role is in the revolution. Bitter finds sanctuary at her boarding school, but when violence starts escalating and Bitter’s art comes to life, she must decide what her role is in the revolution. Show less

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Cheer Up!

Cheer Up!

Love and Pompoms

by Frasier, Crystal

Graphic Novel - 2021

Bebe feels a lot of pressure as the school’s first openly trans girl, but she finds connection and even romance with her childhood friend Annie as they join the cheer squad. GN Bebe feels a lot of pressure as the school’s first openly trans girl, but she finds connection and even romance with her childhood friend Annie as they join the cheer squad. GN Show less

Bebe feels a lot of pressure as the school’s first openly trans girl, but she finds connection and even romance with her childhood friend Annie as they join the cheer squad. GN Bebe feels a lot of pressure as the school’s first openly trans girl, but she finds connection and even romance with her childhood friend Annie as they join the cheer squad. GN Show less

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Icebreaker

Icebreaker

by Graziadei, A. L.

Book - 2022

Rivals turned lovers on the ice rink! Rivals turned lovers on the ice rink! Show less

Rivals turned lovers on the ice rink! Rivals turned lovers on the ice rink! Show less

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Jay's Gay Agenda

Jay's Gay Agenda

by Jason June

Book - 2021

Jay is the only out gay kid in his rural town in Washington, so when his parents move the family to Seattle, he knows this is his time to start checking items off his gay agenda, like his first kiss and finding community. Jay is the only out gay kid in his rural town in Washington, so when his parents move the family to Seattle, he knows this is his time to start checking items off his gay agenda, like his first kiss and finding community. Show less

Jay is the only out gay kid in his rural town in Washington, so when his parents move the family to Seattle, he knows this is his time to start checking items off his gay agenda, like his first kiss and finding community. Jay is the only out gay kid in his rural town in Washington, so when his parents move the family to Seattle, he knows this is his time to start checking items off his gay agenda, like his first kiss and finding community. Show less

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In the Key of Us

In the Key of Us

by Lockington, Mariama

Book - 2022

Since her mother’s death, Andi has lost her love of playing trumpet. But meeting fellow Black teen musician Zora at music camp might help Andi rediscover her passion in more ways than one. MS Since her mother’s death, Andi has lost her love of playing trumpet. But meeting fellow Black teen musician Zora at music camp might help Andi rediscover her passion in more ways than one. MS Show less

Since her mother’s death, Andi has lost her love of playing trumpet. But meeting fellow Black teen musician Zora at music camp might help Andi rediscover her passion in more ways than one. MS Since her mother’s death, Andi has lost her love of playing trumpet. But meeting fellow Black teen musician Zora at music camp might help Andi rediscover her passion in more ways than one. MS Show less

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Different Kinds of Fruit

Different Kinds of Fruit

by Lukoff, Kyle

Book - 2022

Annabelle is excited when a new student arrives at her middle school near Seattle. But she doesn’t expect that Bailey will open a whole new world of gender exploration and unleash some difficult family truths. MS Annabelle is excited when a new student arrives at her middle school near Seattle. But she doesn’t expect that Bailey will open a whole new world of gender exploration and unleash some difficult family truths. MS Show less

Annabelle is excited when a new student arrives at her middle school near Seattle. But she doesn’t expect that Bailey will open a whole new world of gender exploration and unleash some difficult family truths. MS Annabelle is excited when a new student arrives at her middle school near Seattle. But she doesn’t expect that Bailey will open a whole new world of gender exploration and unleash some difficult family truths. MS Show less

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Lakelore

Lakelore

by McLemore, Anna-Marie

Book - 2022

Two teenagers are reunited seven years after journeying to the mystical underwater world of Lakelore. When the secrets beneath the lake threaten to surfac...Show more Two teenagers are reunited seven years after journeying to the mystical underwater world of Lakelore. When the secrets beneath the lake threaten to surface, they must trust each other and open up about their nonbinary and neurodivergent identities. MS Show less

Two teenagers are reunited seven years after journeying to the mystical underwater world of Lakelore. When the secrets beneath the lake threaten to surfac...Show more Two teenagers are reunited seven years after journeying to the mystical underwater world of Lakelore. When the secrets beneath the lake threaten to surface, they must trust each other and open up about their nonbinary and neurodivergent identities. MS Show less

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I Kissed Shara Wheeler

I Kissed Shara Wheeler

A Novel

by McQuiston, Casey

Book - 2022

On the eve of graduation, perfect student Shara kisses Chloe, her boyfriend Smith, and her neighbor Rory and then disappears. The three band together to f...Show more On the eve of graduation, perfect student Shara kisses Chloe, her boyfriend Smith, and her neighbor Rory and then disappears. The three band together to figure out what happened to Shara and unravel some of the secrets of their hometown in the process. Show less

On the eve of graduation, perfect student Shara kisses Chloe, her boyfriend Smith, and her neighbor Rory and then disappears. The three band together to f...Show more On the eve of graduation, perfect student Shara kisses Chloe, her boyfriend Smith, and her neighbor Rory and then disappears. The three band together to figure out what happened to Shara and unravel some of the secrets of their hometown in the process. Show less

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Just your Local Bisexual Disaster

Just your Local Bisexual Disaster

by Mosqueda, Andrea

Book - 2022

Maggie has to decide who to take as her escort for her younger sister’s quinceañera: her ex-boyfriend, her lifelong best friend (and one-time crush), or the new girl at school. Maggie has to decide who to take as her escort for her younger sister’s quinceañera: her ex-boyfriend, her lifelong best friend (and one-time crush), or the new girl at school. Show less

Maggie has to decide who to take as her escort for her younger sister’s quinceañera: her ex-boyfriend, her lifelong best friend (and one-time crush), or the new girl at school. Maggie has to decide who to take as her escort for her younger sister’s quinceañera: her ex-boyfriend, her lifelong best friend (and one-time crush), or the new girl at school. Show less

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The Chandler Legacies

The Chandler Legacies

by Nazemian, Abdi

Book - 2022

Five students are selected for The Circle, an elusive writing workshop at an elite private high school. Told from alternating perspectives, each student c...Show more Five students are selected for The Circle, an elusive writing workshop at an elite private high school. Told from alternating perspectives, each student confronts their own internal struggles as well as the discriminatory and privileged stances of the school. Show less

Five students are selected for The Circle, an elusive writing workshop at an elite private high school. Told from alternating perspectives, each student c...Show more Five students are selected for The Circle, an elusive writing workshop at an elite private high school. Told from alternating perspectives, each student confronts their own internal struggles as well as the discriminatory and privileged stances of the school. Show less

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The Magic Fish

The Magic Fish

by Nguyen, Trung Le

Graphic Novel - 2020

Tié̂n and his mom communicate in a smattering of English and Vietnamese. He doesn’t have the words to tell her that he is gay, so he tries to connect through fairy tales—a language they both understand. GN Tié̂n and his mom communicate in a smattering of English and Vietnamese. He doesn’t have the words to tell her that he is gay, so he tries to connect through fairy tales—a language they both understand. GN Show less

Tié̂n and his mom communicate in a smattering of English and Vietnamese. He doesn’t have the words to tell her that he is gay, so he tries to connect through fairy tales—a language they both understand. GN Tié̂n and his mom communicate in a smattering of English and Vietnamese. He doesn’t have the words to tell her that he is gay, so he tries to connect through fairy tales—a language they both understand. GN Show less

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From Dust, A Flame

From Dust, A Flame

by Podos, Rebecca

Book - 2022

When Hannah wakes up on her 17th birthday with snake eyes, she knows something strange is happening. She could never expect that it would lead her to unkn...Show more When Hannah wakes up on her 17th birthday with snake eyes, she knows something strange is happening. She could never expect that it would lead her to unknown Jewish heritage, family she’d never heard of, and a budding romance with a girl whose family history is tied to her own. Show less

When Hannah wakes up on her 17th birthday with snake eyes, she knows something strange is happening. She could never expect that it would lead her to unkn...Show more When Hannah wakes up on her 17th birthday with snake eyes, she knows something strange is happening. She could never expect that it would lead her to unknown Jewish heritage, family she’d never heard of, and a budding romance with a girl whose family history is tied to her own. Show less

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Spin With Me

Spin With Me

by Polonsky, Ami

Book - 2021

Moving to North Carolina for seventh grade is not Essie’s idea of fun, especially given how weird things are between her parents. She’s counting down the ...Show more Moving to North Carolina for seventh grade is not Essie’s idea of fun, especially given how weird things are between her parents. She’s counting down the days until she can leave, until she meets Ollie, who’s nonbinary, and learns that change can be good. MS Show less

Moving to North Carolina for seventh grade is not Essie’s idea of fun, especially given how weird things are between her parents. She’s counting down the ...Show more Moving to North Carolina for seventh grade is not Essie’s idea of fun, especially given how weird things are between her parents. She’s counting down the days until she can leave, until she meets Ollie, who’s nonbinary, and learns that change can be good. MS Show less

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The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

by Reyes, Sonora

Book - 2022

After Yamilet’s disastrous coming out to her former best friend, she decides no one at her new Catholic school will know she’s gay. But she didn’t anticipate befriending Bo, a proud lesbian who catches her eye on day one. After Yamilet’s disastrous coming out to her former best friend, she decides no one at her new Catholic school will know she’s gay. But she didn’t anticipate befriending Bo, a proud lesbian who catches her eye on day one. Show less

After Yamilet’s disastrous coming out to her former best friend, she decides no one at her new Catholic school will know she’s gay. But she didn’t anticipate befriending Bo, a proud lesbian who catches her eye on day one. After Yamilet’s disastrous coming out to her former best friend, she decides no one at her new Catholic school will know she’s gay. But she didn’t anticipate befriending Bo, a proud lesbian who catches her eye on day one. Show less

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The Greatest Thing

The Greatest Thing

by Searle, Sarah Winifred

Graphic Novel - 2022

As Winifred adjusts to her two best friends switching schools, she opens herself up to new friendships, creative outlets, and the possibility of queerness. GN As Winifred adjusts to her two best friends switching schools, she opens herself up to new friendships, creative outlets, and the possibility of queerness. GN Show less

As Winifred adjusts to her two best friends switching schools, she opens herself up to new friendships, creative outlets, and the possibility of queerness. GN As Winifred adjusts to her two best friends switching schools, she opens herself up to new friendships, creative outlets, and the possibility of queerness. GN Show less

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Between Perfect and Real

Between Perfect and Real

by Stoeve, Ray

Book - 2021

When Dean is cast as Romeo in his Seattle high school production, everyone assumes he’ll be playing the character as the lesbian they know. Then Dean decides that he’s ready to show both his castmates and the world that he’s trans. MS When Dean is cast as Romeo in his Seattle high school production, everyone assumes he’ll be playing the character as the lesbian they know. Then Dean decides that he’s ready to show both his castmates and the world that he’s trans. MS Show less

When Dean is cast as Romeo in his Seattle high school production, everyone assumes he’ll be playing the character as the lesbian they know. Then Dean decides that he’s ready to show both his castmates and the world that he’s trans. MS When Dean is cast as Romeo in his Seattle high school production, everyone assumes he’ll be playing the character as the lesbian they know. Then Dean decides that he’s ready to show both his castmates and the world that he’s trans. MS Show less

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Cemetery Boys

Cemetery Boys

by Thomas, Aiden

Book - 2020

Trans boy Yadriel wants to prove his masculinity to his family by summoning a spirit as a brujo. Though he tries to conjure his murdered cousin, he ends up invoking the spirit of local bad boy Julian and things get much more complicated. Trans boy Yadriel wants to prove his masculinity to his family by summoning a spirit as a brujo. Though he tries to conjure his murdered cousin, he ends up invoking the spirit of local bad boy Julian and things get much more complicated. Show less

Trans boy Yadriel wants to prove his masculinity to his family by summoning a spirit as a brujo. Though he tries to conjure his murdered cousin, he ends up invoking the spirit of local bad boy Julian and things get much more complicated. Trans boy Yadriel wants to prove his masculinity to his family by summoning a spirit as a brujo. Though he tries to conjure his murdered cousin, he ends up invoking the spirit of local bad boy Julian and things get much more complicated. Show less

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The Bone Spindle

The Bone Spindle

by Vedder, Leslie

Book - 2022

In this gender swapped version of Sleeping Beauty, Briar Rose is a prince fast asleep as he awaits true love’s first kiss. After getting pricked by the bone spindle, Fi and Shane have to band together to lift the curse from the prince’s kingdom. MS In this gender swapped version of Sleeping Beauty, Briar Rose is a prince fast asleep as he awaits true love’s first kiss. After getting pricked by the bone spindle, Fi and Shane have to band together to lift the curse from the prince’s kingdom. MS Show less

In this gender swapped version of Sleeping Beauty, Briar Rose is a prince fast asleep as he awaits true love’s first kiss. After getting pricked by the bone spindle, Fi and Shane have to band together to lift the curse from the prince’s kingdom. MS In this gender swapped version of Sleeping Beauty, Briar Rose is a prince fast asleep as he awaits true love’s first kiss. After getting pricked by the bone spindle, Fi and Shane have to band together to lift the curse from the prince’s kingdom. MS Show less

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Fifteen Hundred Miles From the Sun

Fifteen Hundred Miles From the Sun

A Novel

by Garza Villa, Jonny

Book - 2021

Julián has a plan: stay in the closet until he can get out of Texas and away from his abusive father. But when he accidentally comes out in a viral tweet and a cute boy from LA slides into his DMs, all plans go out the window. Julián has a plan: stay in the closet until he can get out of Texas and away from his abusive father. But when he accidentally comes out in a viral tweet and a cute boy from LA slides into his DMs, all plans go out the window. Show less

Julián has a plan: stay in the closet until he can get out of Texas and away from his abusive father. But when he accidentally comes out in a viral tweet and a cute boy from LA slides into his DMs, all plans go out the window. Julián has a plan: stay in the closet until he can get out of Texas and away from his abusive father. But when he accidentally comes out in a viral tweet and a cute boy from LA slides into his DMs, all plans go out the window. Show less

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