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Teen Issues - Queer and Questioning @ SCCLD

These non-fiction titles contain information and words of support for queer and questioning teens. Learn about sexualities, gender identities, relationships, queer history and more. Many of these resources are available as eBooks and eAudiobooks; just click "View format availability" to see the different ways to read that title! See the end of this list for additional relevant resources.

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20 items

  • The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie

    Infinite Identities Around the World

    Wind, Lee
    A cross-cultural exploration of gender from ancient times through today. With questions at the end of each chapter that encourage self-reflection.
    Book, 2024Minneapolis : Zest Books , [2024] — / 305.3 WIND
  • Flamboyants

    the Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known

    Johnson, George M. (George Matthew), 1985-
    From the author of All Boys Aren't Blue, comes this collection of profiles on Black and Queer icons of the Harlem Renaissance.
    Book, 2024New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, 2024. — / 700.9239 JOHNSON
  • The Ace and Aro Relationship Guide

    Making It Work in Friendship, Love, and Sex

    Daigle-Orians, Cody
    An Aro and Ace centric guide to relationships in their many varied forms and how to build strong, fulfilling, and healthy connections with others.
    Book, 2025Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2025. — / 306.762 DAIGLE
  • World history has been made by countless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals--and you've likely never heard of many of them.
    Book, 2023New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2023. — / 306.766 PRAGER
  • It's Totally Normal!

    An LGBTQIA+ Guide to Puberty, Sex, and Gender

    Mehta, Monica Gupta
    An an educator and psychologist teams up with her teen to answer your burning questions. This inclusive guide covers subjects heteronormative sex-ed curriculum usually skips, using open-minded and matter-of-fact definitions, inclusive language, and…
    Book, 2023London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, [2023] — / 306.76 MEHTA
  • Queer

    the Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens

    Belge, Kathy
    A guide that helps LGBT teens come out to friends and family, navigate their new LGBT social life, figure out if a crush is also queer, and rise up against bigotry and homophobia.
    Book, 2019Minneapolis : Zest Books, [2019] — / 306.76 BELGE 2019
  • A quick, easy and important educational comic guide to using gender-neutral pronouns.
    Book, 2018Portland, OR : Limerence Press, [2018] — / 305.3 BONGIOV
  • Pride

    An Inspirational History of the LGBTQ+ Movement

    Caldwell, Stella
    A short but global view of LGBTQIA+ milestones and important figures, this vibrant book shines all the colors of the rainbow on history that's largely only been told in black and white.
    Book, 2022New York : Penguin Workshop, 2022. — J/ 306.7602 CALDWEL
  • This candid, funny, and uncensored exploration of sexuality and what it's like to grow up LGBTQIA+ also includes real stories from people across the gender and sexual spectrums, not to mention hilarious illustrations. Second Edition.
    Book, 2021Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Fire, [2021] — / 306.766 DAWSON 2021
  • Discover what it means to be a young transgender and/or non-binary person in the twenty-first century in this candid and funny guide for teens.
    Book, 2022Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Fire, [2022] — / 306.768 DAWSON
  • This vibrant, inclusive guide, designed for all kinds of girls, is designed to help you be the strongest, proudest, happiest version of yourself! A celebration of the gift of queerness, it's packed full of heartfelt advice, comforting stories, and…
    Book, 2022Beverly, MA : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2022. — / 306.76 ELLIS
  • Coming Out

    Insights and Tips for Teenagers

    Endsley, Kezia, 1968-
    This book addresses the hows and whys of coming out, as well as potential concerns teenagers may have--including how to know when you're ready to come out, who to tell first, and how to deal with unsupportive people.
    Book, 2021Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2021] — / 306.766 ENDSLEY
  • Covering essential topics like sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and navigating relationships, this guide explains the spectrum of human experience through informative comics, interviews, worksheets, and imaginative examples.
    Book, 2019Portland, OR : Limerence Press, 2019. — / 306.76 G.
  • Sex Plus

    Learning, Loving, and Enjoying Your Body

    Green, Laci
    A first book by the education activist behind the Sex Plus YouTube series shares nonjudgmental advice for teens with questions about sex and sexuality, covering topics ranging from sexual empowerment and consent to LGBTQIA+ challenges, STI's, and…
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2018. — / 613.9071 GREEN
  • In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson explores the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys.
    Book, 2020New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, 2020. — TEEN READ 2021 JOHNSON
  • Poet, artist, and LGBTQIA+ rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs, demystifies, and reimagines the gender binary.
    Book, 2020New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020] — / 305.3 VAIDMEN
  • This non-profit media advocacy group focuses on advocacy for LGBTQ+ representation, and creates programs that advance LGBTQ+ acceptance. A helpful resource if you are looking for LGBTQ+ News, research, and resources.
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