and tango makes three

By Justin Richarson and Peter Parenff

Illustrated by Henry Cole

This book tells the true story of penguins Roy and Silo,
who are given a baby penguin to raise. It is a great
resource to explore same sex relationships, and different
family structures with an early primary audience.

Richardson, Justin, Peter Parnell, and Henry Cole. And Tango Makes Three. New York ; Toronto:
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2005.
 Heather Has Two Mommies
By Leslea Newman
Illustrated by Laura Cornell

Heather goes to school and is asked by one of her

classmates about her daddy--but Heather doesn't have a
daddy, she has two mommies. With her's teachers help,
Heather and her classmates learn about different family
structures and learn that every family is different.
Newman, Lesléa, and Laura Cornell. Heather Has Two Mommies. Boston, Mass: Candlewick; Reprint edition, 2016.
 The Boy & The Bindi
By Vivek Shraya
Illustrated by Rajni Perera

A five year old boy becomes facinated by his mothers bindi

and want one of his own. His mother lovingly teaches him
how to make one and explains the cultural significance,
freeing her son to be his true self.

Shraya, Vivek, and Rajni Perera. The Boy & the Bindi. Arsenal Pulp Press, 2017.
 Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk
and the Rainbow Flag
By Rob Sander
Illustrated by Steven Salerno

This inspiring true story traces the history of the Gay Pride
Flag from the beginning--with activist Harvey Milk. This
book is a great way to explore social activism/civil rights
and build empathy at the primary level.

Sanders, Rob, and Steven Salerno. Pride: the Story of Harvey Milk and the
Rainbow Flag. Random House, 2018.
 Large Fears
By Myles E. Johnson
Illustrated by Kendrick Daye

This book explores the stigmatization gay boys in African

American communities experience. It tells the story of
Jeremiah Nebula, a boy who loves pink things and wants to
travel mars to be with people who will accept him even
though he is different.

Johnson, Myles E., and Kendrick Daye. Large Fears. Large Fears, 2015.
Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens
Agenda By Becky Albertall

This book tells the story of Simon Spier, a 16-year-old

secretly gay student how must find a way to tell his
friends and family that he is gay, before a compromising
email does it for him. This book is a great resource to use
when teaching digital safety and privacy.

Albertalli, Becky. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Balzer Bray, an Imprint of
HarperCollinsPublishers, 2018.
The Whispers
By Greg Howard

This coming of age story, follows 11 year old Riley on his

journey to find wish granting fairies known as "The
Whispers" in the hopes they can reunite him with his
mother, and maybe make his crush (Dylan) like him back.

Howard, Greg. The Whispers. Puffin, 2019.

Zenobia July
By Lisa Bunker

Zenobia July is a computer prodigy who begins attending

a new school as a girl. Struggling with the loss of her
biological family, Zenobia create a new, chosen family,
comprised of supportive LGBTQ+ community members.

Bunker, Lisa. Zenobia July. Viking, 2019.

We Are Okay
By Nina LaCour

This book tells the story of Marin, a colleague students, as

she struggles to come to terms with her sexuality, the loss
of her mother, and the death of her supportive, but aloof,
grandfather. 

LaCour, Nina. We Are Okay. Penguin USA, 2019.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the
Secrets of the Universe
BY Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Aristotle and Dante are an unlikely pair who meet by

chance one day at the local swimming pool. Despite their
differences, the two become unlikely friends and embark
on a journey of self-acceptance, love and friendship
together.
Saaenz, Benjamin Alire. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the
Universe. Thorndike Press Large Print, 2018.