Affirmations Book Club

Sam, a nonbinary teen, challenges history teacher's narrow views by proposing a statue of queer photographer Alice Austen. A celebration of queer history and identity.

Six not-quite-human kids with strange abilities must band together to thwart a mysterious Collector's devious plan in this middle grade graphic novel debut.

YA thriller where nonbinary teen birder investigates murder with neighbor and crush, facing fears and uncovering a conspiracy. #MurderMostFowl

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

A heartwarming graphic novel about a boy with OCD finding solace in friendship and self-acceptance, despite the challenges he faces.

Heartwarming graphic novel about two nonbinary kids navigating anxiety and identity at summer orchestra camp. Can they overcome their fears and become stars?

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.

YA novel about transgender teen Felix navigating identity, love, and self-discovery after facing transphobia. A Stonewall Honor Book.

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 bestselling author of MELISSA comes a new book about Green, a non-binary kid navigating crushes and friendships in a modern retelling of The Wizard of Oz.

Growing Up Trans shares stories, art, and poetry by trans youth, providing insight into the challenges and experiences of being young and transgender today.

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 he comes from a family of Magical Girls. With friends and a sassy sidekick, he must save the world as the next Magical Boy.

A spellbinding tale of love, witchcraft, and demons. Teen witch Nova helps her crush, a werewolf, battle dark forces in a story of self-discovery. Finalist for Goodreads and Cybils Awards.

Join Safia on her first adventure with her mysterious aunt, Lady Whimsy, in this contemporary fantasy graphic novel. With action, magic, and friendship, Safia learns she is capable of anything.

A heartwarming story of bravery and self-acceptance as Caspar "Caz" Cadman reveals his true self while playing baseball in a new city.

Nimona, a bestselling graphic novel by ND Stevenson, is now a Netflix animated film! Follow Nimona and Lord Blackheart on a mission to expose society's false heroes.

Award-winning novel about a girl, Jam, who meets a creature named Pet and must confront hidden truths in a world where monsters are denied.

Winner of the 2021 In The Margins Award. "Beyond the Gender Binary" by Alok Vaid-Menon challenges the world to see gender in full color, inspiring change and empowerment.

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.