YA contemporary queer romance

Some Girls Do by Jennifer Dogan

Stunning debut novel

You Exist too Much by Zaina Arafat

When a Palestinian–American girl admits that she is queer, her mother’s response intensifies a sense of shame she has carried for years: “You exist too much,” she says. Wow. 

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Heartwarming YA graphic novel

Heartstopper by Alice Oseman

Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. A sweet and charming story that explores friendship, love, and coming out. Oh and illustrations that are just too adorable. Read before watching the Netflix series.

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Solid writing, plucky protagonist

The People We Keep by Allison Larkin

Little River, New York, 1994: April is living in a run-down motorhome, flunking out of school, and working at the local diner. When April realizes she's finally had enough of barely surviving she decides to make a break for it. Stealing a car and with only her music to keep her company, April hits the road...

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Coming of age done differently

Real Life by Brandon Taylor

The conflict of one summer weekend at a Midwestern university has long-ranging impacts on Wallace, a black and queer young man from Alabama. 

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Essays

Here for It: Or, How to Save Your Soul in America by R. Eric Thomas

Essays that will have you crying, laughing, and then crying with laughter. Explore what it means to be "other," what it's like to get internet famous for all the wrong reasons, and so much more. 

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