Affirmations Book Club

Award-winning author explores queerness in a novel featuring nonbinary protagonist Sam and their quest to honor photographer Alice Austen in a history contest.

Six kids with strange abilities search for a new home after a security breach forces them out. Can they thwart the Collector's plan? Marvel meets The Witch Boy in this debut graphic novel.

A nonbinary teen birder investigates a murder with their neighbor and crush, facing fears and uncovering a conspiracy in this darkly humorous YA thriller.

Escape expectations with Ryo, a transgender teen who finds solace in street fashion. A heartfelt story of self-discovery and acceptance.

An ALA Notable Children’s Book and NYPL Best Book of 2023! A heartwarming graphic novel about a boy with OCD finding friendship and self-acceptance.

An inspiring graphic novel about two nonbinary kids navigating anxiety and identity at orchestra camp, facing fears and forming friendships along the way.

A quirky debut about two young witches, Delpha and Katy, who must overcome their rivalry to stop a deadly hex from unleashing chaos in Howler's Hollow.

Trans boy summons ghost to prove his gender to traditional family, but ghost has other plans. Aiden Thomas's Cemetery Boys is a paranormal YA debut.

2021 Goodreads Choice Award Finalist & other accolades! Annie & Bebe navigate high school, friendship, and budding romance in this sweet, queer teen story.

Non-binary kid Elle goes on a wild adventure to meet their hero, Nuri Grena, in this zany, heartfelt middle-grade story full of friendship and self-discovery.

A powerful YA novel about a transgender teen exploring identity and love while dealing with transphobia, navigating a love triangle, and learning self-acceptance.

Winner of the 2020 ALA Alex Award and Stonewall Israel Fishman Non-fiction Honor. Gender Queer is a cathartic autobiography on self-identity.

2020 ALA Alex Award Winner and Stonewall Israel Fishman Non-fiction Award Honor Book for Gender Queer, a poignant autobiographical comic about gender identity.

From the author of MELISSA comes a new book starring non-binary kid Green navigating crushes and identity in a school production of The Wizard of Oz.

Growing Up Trans explores the challenges and experiences of young transgender individuals through stories, essays, art, and poetry by trans youth aged 11-18.

A heartfelt story of coming out and finding love and acceptance in the face of adversity. Fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli will love it.

Max, a trans teen, discovers his magical lineage and must save the world as the next Magical Boy with the help of his friends and a sassy feline sidekick.

Love, demons, and witchcraft intersect in this enchanting tale of self-discovery as Nova helps her werewolf crush battle dark forces in a New England town. Goodreads and Cybils finalist.

Join Safia, a blind girl, as she goes on her first adventure with her mysterious aunt in this contemporary fantasy middle-grade graphic novel.

A heartwarming story of bravery and acceptance as Caz navigates being true to himself on the baseball field amidst secrets and challenges.

Nimona is a bestselling graphic novel turned Netflix animated film, following the adventures of a shapeshifting young imp and her villainous partner.

Award-winning novel asks how to save a world denying monster existence. Compelling and timely YA debut that challenges societal denial.

Winner of the 2021 In The Margins Award. Alok Vaid-Menon challenges the world to see gender in full color, breaking down the binary in Beyond the Gender Binary.

A teen-friendly exploration of queer behaviors in the animal world, filled with comics, humor, and accessible science. A groundbreaking YA nonfiction title by Eliot Schrefer.