Stories help us understand ourselves and connect with one another. During Pride Month, we celebrate the voices, experiences and creativity of LGBTQIA+ people and the many ways these stories reflect the world around us. From joyful picture books and coming-of-age stories to powerful memoirs and unforgettable fiction, these books invite readers of all ages to explore identity, community, love and belonging.
Whether you’re discovering something new, seeing your own experiences reflected on the page or simply looking for a great read, this list is for you. Join us in celebrating Pride Month — and the power of stories to help everyone feel seen, valued and connected.
Adult Fiction:
- “John of John” by Douglas Stuart
- “Next Time Will Be Our Turn” by Jesse Q. Sutanto
- “Ascension” by S.T. Gibson
- “The Devil and Mrs. Gooch” by Oliver Darkshire
- “Ignore All Previous Instructions” by Ada Hoffman
- “Black Flame” by Gretchen Felker-Martin
- “Witch of the Shadow Wood” by Tori Anne Martin
- “You Should Have Been Nicer to My Mom” by Vincent Tirado
- “The Midnight Knock” by John Fram
- “The Shots You Take” by Rachel Reid
- “Star Shipped” by Cat Sebastian
- “Nobody’s Baby” by Olivia Waite
- “A Lady for All Seasons” by T.J. Alexander
- “Is This a Cry for Help?” by Emily Austin
- “The Impossible Garden of Clara Thorne” by Summer N. England
- “Crime Ink: Iconic” edited by John Copenhaver and Salem West
Adult Nonfiction:
- “Bending the Rules: Fashion Beyond the Binary” by Camille Benda
- “Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music, 1969–2000” by Barry Walters
- “The Lesbian Bar Chronicles” by Rachel Karp
- “Monster of a Land” by Lauren Hough
- “Bellyache: Poems for Sensitive Souls” by Brianna Pastor
- “In the Middle of a Better World: Poems” by Grant Chemidlin
- “Supergay! A Memoir” by Frankie Grande
- “Transgender History: A Resource for Today’s Struggle — and Tomorrow’s” by Susan Stryker
- “My Name Was Baby: An Intersex Memoir” by Chris Arnone
- “Queer Expressions” by Wednesdae Reim Ifrach
- “Transcendent” by Laverne Cox
- “Rainbow Wisdom” by Mischa Oak
- “A Queer History of the United States” by Michael Bronski
- “Trans Cinema” by Laura Horak
- “Femmephilia” by Sophie Lewis
Teen/YA Fiction:
- “One of the Boys” by Victoria Zeller
- “He’s So Possessed with Me” by Corey Liu
- “Sometimes the Girl” by Jennifer Mason-Black
- “Bad Queer” by Gayathiri Kamalakanthan
- “Queerleaders” by Olivia A. Cole
- “Meet Me at the Picket Line” by Jasper Sanchez
- “Being Aro: A Collection of Aromantic Fiction about Love, Connection, and Empowerment” by Madeline Dyer
Chapter Books:
- “The Ink Witch” by Steph Cherrywell
- “Ollie in Between” by Jess Callans
- “The Queen Bees of Tybee County” by Kyle Casey Chu
- “When You’re Brave Enough” by Rebecca Bendheim
- “A World Worth Saving” by Kyle Lukoff
- “Tales from Beyond the Rainbow: Ten LGBTQ+ Fairy Tales Proudly Reclaimed” by Pete Jordi Wood
Kids Nonfiction:
- “Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!: What Are Your Pronouns Today?” by Lindz Amer
- “A Year of Pride and Joy: LGBTQ+ Voices Share Their Life Passions” curated by Simon James Green
- “A Child’s Introduction to Pride: The Inspirational History and Culture of the LGBTQIA+ Community” by Sarah Prager
- “Pink, Blue, and You!: Questions for Kids about Gender Stereotypes” by Elise Gravel
- “What Kind of Queen?: A Royal Biography of Drag Queen and Activist José Sarria” by Kyle Casey Chu
- “Play Proud: Fiercely Fabulous Queer Athletes” by Rob Sanders
- “A Place to Dance: How Richard Lamberty Brought Change to the Ballroom” by Eric Rosswood
- “Woods & Words: The Story of Poet Mary Oliver” by Sara Holly Ackerman
Picture Books:
- “Princess Pete” by Zoey Allen
- “Call Me Gray” by Bells Larsen
- “Bathe the Cat” by Alice B. McGinty
- “Under One Rainbow” by Chris Ayala-Kronos
- “Poppy’s Question” by Nicole Melleby
Stories have the power to open minds, spark conversations and help people feel seen. This Pride Month, we invite you to explore these books, discover new perspectives and celebrate the many voices that make our communities stronger. Whether you’re picking up a picture book to share with family, diving into a new novel or learning more through nonfiction, there’s something here for every reader. Pride is about joy, connection and belonging — and stories help us carry those values with us all year long.
