Book cover for Love, Violet
2023

Love, Violet

by Wild, Charlotte Sullivan
Call Number: xz

Book cover for Too Bright to See
2022

Too Bright to See

by Lukoff, Kyle
Call Number: x

Grades 4 - 7: Stepping into the unknown is nearly always scary, but for those brave enough to inch their way into new territory, they can find unexpected joy as the ultimate reward. Bug is experiencing a summer unlike any other. Her uncle just died, her best friend is preparing for them to share similar experiences when they enter junior high and on top of ALL that, her haunted house is trying to tell her something very important. This is a coming of age tale unlike many others and should not be missed.


Book cover for When Aidan Became a Brother
2020

When Aidan Became a Brother

by Lukoff, Kyle
Call Number: xz

Book cover for Julián is a Mermaid
2019

Julián is a Mermaid

by Love, Jessica
Call Number: xz

Pre-K and up: A simply gorgeous picture book about identity, imagination, and the importance of loving acceptance. On a routine subway ride with his grandmother, Julián sees three women dressed up as mermaids. He then decides/discovers that he is a mermaid and with the help of his imagination (and his grandmother) he becomes one.


Book cover for The Hammer of Thor
2017

The Hammer of Thor

by Riordan, Rick
Call Number: YA

In this second book in the series Magnus is introduced to Alex Fierro, a gender fluid teen who, "has startling eyes, an impressive sweater vest and a tendency to hit people." Alex leads the charge of Magnus and his crew as they go in search of Thor's missing hammer.


Book cover for Melissa (formerly published as George)
2016

Melissa (formerly published as George)

by Gino, Alex
Call Number: x Ed.a

Fourth grader Melissa knows she is a girl. When she wants to try out for the role of Charlotte in the school's production of Charlotte's Web, her teacher won't allow it because she sees Melissa as a boy. It's only with the help of Melissa’s best friend, Kelly, that she's able to pull it off and, in the process, communicate to the important people in her life who she really is. Grades 4 & up.


Book cover for This Day in June
2015

This Day in June

by Pitman, Gayle E.
Call Number: xz

An energetic, cheerful and animated look at a Pride parade, celebrating the beauty of community spirit and participation. Includes a reading guide explaining key terms and a note for parents and caregivers.


Book cover for Better Nate Than Ever
2014

Better Nate Than Ever

by Federle, Tim
Call Number: x

Book cover for Drama
2013

Drama

by Telgemeier, Raina
Call Number: 740.9999 T271

Middle-schooler Callie juggles drama both on and off stage in this winning and fun title about friendship, crushes, musical theater, and finding oneself, by the same author of the popular and award-winning Smile.


Book cover for The Boy in the Dress
2011

The Boy in the Dress

by Walliams, David, 1971-
Call Number: x

Whimsical tale of 12 year old Dennis, a soccer player who discovers his love of girl's clothes after bonding over Vogue magazine with the most stylish girl in school. When she convinces him to come to school in disguise as her French pen pal, consequences have no choice but ensuing.


Book cover for 10,000 Dresses
2010

10,000 Dresses

by Ewert, Marcus
Call Number: xz

Bailey dreams each night of beautiful dresses. She shares her dreams with her family who ridicule her and tell her she's a boy, even if she doesn't feel like one, and boys don't wear dresses. Fortunately, Bailey finds a wonderful friend, Laurel, who makes Bailey's dreams come true and teaches her you can find family anywhere.