These books explore LGBTQ+ themes for readers of varying ages, from questions of identity to love stories and family portraits. The list includes picture books, middle grade novels, and YA novels.
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When Carmela wakes up on her birthday, her wish has already come true — she's finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands.
Young children are sure to recognize the ups and downs siblings have, whether they are learning to share, playing together, or getting ready for a new baby in the family.
This nearly wordless book uses onomatopoeia and striking, bold illustrations to tell the story of a vulnerable stray cat in search of food, shelter and love. A cat enters a grocery store in search of food, but the proprietor shoos her away.
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Marisol McDonald loves words that begin with the letter "m" — except the word "monster." One night, when Marisol hears loud bumps under her bed, she is immediately convinced that a monster is making the noise.
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Join a young girl as she travels around her city noticing different shapes on buses, kites, and more. Collage and paint illustrations and a lyrical text create a memorable journey while encouraging close observation.
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From their window on the bus, a girl and a boy see a fire truck that goes woo-ooo-ooo, also known as a camión de bomberos--uuuah uuuah uuuah. They see a train, an ambulance and an airplane too!
In this spare, lyrically written story, we join a child on a journey of self-discovery.
Lady Hahn is a seamstress, and her seven friends are the tools she uses to sew―Mrs. Ruler, Newlywed Scissors, Young Bride Needle, Young Bride Red Thread, Old Lady Thimble, Young Lady Flatiron, and Little Miss Iron.
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Everybody is in such a hurry these days--mothers and fathers and sisters and brothers. About the only people who aren't in a hurry are grandfathers. With them there is always time to stop...and look...just as long as you like.