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 not-quite-human kids with strange abilities are forced out of their safe home and must band together to outwit a mysterious being in this middle grade 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 about Green, a non-binary kid navigating crushes, school musicals, and figuring out their feelings for Ronnie.

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 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 acceptance as Caz navigates being true to himself on the baseball field amidst secrets and challenges.

Now a Netflix animated film! Nimona, a bestselling graphic novel by ND Stevenson, follows a young shapeshifter and villain on a quest for justice. Featuring exclusive content and praised by critics.

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.