LGBTQ+ Reading List by Jill Fenton

The Pants Project

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 13:39:36 UTC

"My name is Liv (Not Olivia)... I'm not technically a girl. I'm transgender. Which is a bit like being a Transformer. Only not quite as cool because I probably won't get to save the world one day." Liv knows he was always meant to be a boy, but with his new school's terrible dress code, he can't even wear pants. Only skirts. Operation: Pants Project begins!

Have Pride: An Inspirational History of the LGBTQ+ Movement

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 13:42:21 UTC

A history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement across the world, from ancient times to the present day.
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From prejudice to pride: a history of the LGBTQ+ movement

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 13:43:07 UTC

From Prejudice to Pride looks at the rise and achievements of the LGBTQ+ movement and the different communities, pioneers and stories of heartbreak and courage that have marched alongside it.

A Storm of Strawberries

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 13:43:45 UTC

A 12-year-old Downs Syndrome girl experiences upheaval as her parents' strawberry farm goes into financial difficulty and her sister comes out as being a lesbian.
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Ace of Spades

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 13:45:59 UTC

Welcome to Niveus Private Academy, where money paves the hallways, and the students are never less than perfect. Until now. Because anonymous texter, Aces, is bringing two students' dark secrets to light.
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Wranglestone

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 13:47:05 UTC

Two boys fall in love in a dystopian future where the living are plagued by zombies.
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Proud Of Me

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 13:48:41 UTC

Two young teens - same donor father, different mothers who are in a relationship - strive to understand themselves and their relationships with friends and family.
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Nothing Ever Happens Here

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 13:54:43 UTC

Twelve year old Izzy tries to deal with her dad coming out as transgender, as well as the school drama production and friendship dramas.
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Hani and Ishu's Guide To Fake Dating

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 13:55:45 UTC

Two teenage Bengali girls living in Ireland agree to pretend to be in a relationship convenience but are entirely unprepared when they start to fall for each other.
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Lumberjanes: Beware The Kitten Holy

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 13:57:53 UTC

Five best friends are determined to have a great summer together - but there’s a quest and a range of supernatural creatures which want to get in the way.
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Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 14:01:13 UTC

Archie discovers that his dad is gay and tries to mend the awkwardness this causes between them by attending the London Pride Parade.
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Glitter Boy

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 14:02:19 UTC

A boy struggles to assert his identity and sexuality in the face of opposition from school bullies and his own father, whilst also trying to cope with his grandma's death.

The Black Flamingo

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 14:07:09 UTC

A boy comes to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen - then at university he finds his wings as a drag artist, The Black Flamingo.
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Burn

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 14:11:51 UTC

"On a cold Sunday evening in early 1957, Sarah Dewhurst waited with her father in the parking lot of the Chevron Gas Station for the dragon he'd hired to help on the farm."
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The Outrage

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 14:12:26 UTC

In a future England in the iron grip of a far-right government, two gay teenagers join the resistance trying to overthrow it.
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Loveless

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 14:13:22 UTC

Teenager Georgia discovers that everyone has different experiences of personal relationships as she finds out about and accepted her own identity.
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Letting Go

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 14:16:02 UTC

Agnes tries to sort out her turmultuous feelings when she helps her ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend scatter her mum's ashes.
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Alex In Wonderland

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 14:20:51 UTC

A shy teenager finds friendship and romance when he lands a summer job in a local seaside amusement arcade.
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Perfect On Paper

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 14:26:17 UTC

A bisexual girl who gives anonymous love advice to her school friends is hired by the hot new kid to help him get his ex back.

The LGBTQ History Book

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 14:27:23 UTC

Discover the history of LGBTQ+ people around the world, including their struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions.

Hollow

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 14:29:07 UTC

Izzy and her her new friends try to save Vicky and uncover the mystery of the legendary Horseman of Sleepy Hollow. Really enjoyable twist on the classic tale.
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This Book is Gay

jfe5 — 2023-08-30 14:30:03 UTC

A frank look at gay and transgender sexuality and personal development for teenagers.
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Boy Meets Boy

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 09:18:11 UTC

Paul has been gay his whole life and he's confident about almost everything. He doesn't have to hide his feelings like best friend Tony or even cope with loving the wrong guy like his other best friend Joni.

But heartbreak can happen to anyone. Falling in love changes everything.

The House In The Cerulean Sea

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 09:20:15 UTC

An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place - and realizing that family could be yours.
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Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 09:21:46 UTC

A semi-autographical novel about a young woman discovering her sexuality and escaping her strict northern upbringing.
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Simon vs the homo sapiens agenda

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 09:23:02 UTC

A sixteen-year-old boy has to come to terms with his sexuality when a mis-directed email to his secret boyfriend and a blackmail attempt threaten to 'out' him before he is ready.
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Paper Girls

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 09:47:00 UTC

Four newspaper delivery girls find themselves in the midst of a war between two generations of humans from the far future.
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PET

jfe5 — 2023-09-27 12:27:32 UTC

A young transgender girl brings to life a creature from one of her mother's paintings who is intent on tracking down a paedophile whose actions have yet to be uncovered.
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Boy Like Me

jfe5 — 2023-09-27 12:27:46 UTC

In the 1990s two students start a secret correspondence through a library book to discuss their feelings about their sexuality.

A powerful story of forbidden love that is balanced with charming characters, friendship and humour. A thought provoking and enjoyable read.
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Cupid's Revenge

jfe5 — 2023-10-03 16:07:27 UTC

Follows sixteen-year-old Tilly, a high school girl who is so not looking for a deep, romantic connection with anyone but accidentally falls for her best friend's crush.

I Kissed Shara Wheeler

jfe5 — 2023-10-17 15:53:50 UTC

When school queen bee Shara Wheeler kisses Chloe Green before mysteriously vanishing, Chloe forms a team with two fellow pupils intertwined with Shara to find out what has happened to her.

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Perfect On Paper

jfe5 — 2023-10-17 16:19:58 UTC

A bisexual girl who gives anonymous love advice to her school friends is hired by the hot new kid to help him get his ex back.

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The First To Die At The End

jfe5 — 2023-12-05 17:04:42 UTC

It's the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there's one question on everyone's mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict death, or is it an elaborate hoax? Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he's going to die, given his serious heart condition. Valentino Prince has a long and promising future ahead of him and only registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a car accident.

Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and immediately feel a deep connection. But when the first End Day calls go out, their lives are changed for ever - one of them receives a call...the other doesn't.

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The LGBTQ+ History Book

jfe5 — 2024-03-13 09:24:29 UTC

Discover the rich and complex history of LGBTQ+ people around the world - their struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions. Exploring and explaining the most important ideas and events in LGBTQ+ history and culture, this book showcases the breadth of the LGBTQ+ experience.

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Every Exquisite Thing

jfe5 — 2024-03-19 12:31:13 UTC

Modern take on the Picture of Dorian Gray in which a troubled drama student has her portrait painted which will guarantee to preserve her youthful, slim appearance forever

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The Fights That Make Us

jfe5 — 2024-05-19 15:25:34 UTC

When Jesse stumbles across Lisa's teenage diary, they are fascinated and horrified by her stories of living a secret life and protesting in the streets.

If You'll Have Me

lcullen33 — 2024-09-11 09:26:05 UTC

An unexpected meet-cute brings Momo and PG together, kicking off the beginning of an awkward yet endearing courtship. With their drastically different personalities, Momo's overprotective friend, and PG's past coming back to haunt her, Momo and PG's romance is put to the test.

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I'll Give You the Sun

lcullen33 — 2024-09-11 14:23:22 UTC

Once inseparable twin brother and sister whose lives are torn apart by tragedy. Jude and her twin Noah were incredibly close - until a tragedy drove them apart, and now they are barely speaking.

Then Jude meets a cocky, broken, beautiful boy as well as a captivating new mentor, both of whom may just need her as much as she needs them.

What the twins don't realize is that each of them has only half the story and if they can just find their way back to one another, they have a chance to remake their world.

Gwen and Art Are Not In Love

lcullen33 — 2024-09-27 11:01:59 UTC

Gwen and Art have been betrothed since children but as their wedding day approaches their true passions come to light and they devise a way to get a happy-ever-after for both of them.

The Big Ask

lcullen33 — 2024-09-27 11:03:40 UTC

A geeky gay boy asks the hottest guy in school to prom, but they must face vindictive ex-girlfriends and homophobic classmates before the big night.

Sisters of Sword and Shadow

lcullen33 — 2024-10-03 12:03:12 UTC

Set in the times of King Arthur, when women are treated as house and family makers, a young woman joins a household where a group of women secretly train as knights

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She Is A Haunting

lcullen33 — 2024-10-08 11:12:18 UTC

An impressive gothic mystery in which Jade's father is determined to restore a decrepit home to its former glory and Jade is the only person who feels the soul-crushing devastation of colonialism lingering within its walls.

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At Midnight

lcullen33 — 2024-10-08 11:13:02 UTC

A dazzling collection of retold and original fairy tales from fifteen acclaimed and bestselling YA writers, including Tracy Deonn and Melissa Albert. A dazzling collection of fifteen original and retold fairy tales from acclaimed and bestselling writers.

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The Only Light Left Burning

lcullen33 — 2024-11-28 08:32:48 UTC

Against the backdrop of a ravaged world, Andrew and Jamie have settled in a new community, more in love than ever. Finally they've reached safety and have each taken on roles and responsibilities in this new life. But it's soon clear they want different things:
Jamie is ready to move on and take to the road, just the two of them.
Andrew wants to remain in the safety of numbers.

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