Summer Romances
To kick off summer vacation, try these summer-themed, queer romantic reads for teens.
LGBTQIA+ Family Stories
Family roles can feel like they are set in stone. For many of us, returning to our families of origin catapults us back in time. We’re once again the responsible … Continued
A Plethora of LGBTQIA Poets
Check out this selection of recent poetry collections by LGBTQIA-identified poets.
Welcome to Pittsburgh: Realistic and Contemporary Fiction
In this list you will find stories of contemporary life in Pittsburgh – literary fiction and domestic fiction. Stories of modern immigrants, coming-of-age tales for college students, the sisterhood of sports fans, all types of romance and heartbreak.
Catfishing on CatNet
If you’re looking for an action-packed, robot-filled, cat-tinged but realistic story, check out “Catfishing on CatNet.”
Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction With LGBTQ Characters
Here are some recent contemporary fiction titles aimed at middle grade level readers with LGBTQ+ characters.
Black and LGBTQ+ Authors
From science fiction to historical fiction and memoirs, these books portray various experiences of both Blackness and queerness.
All Boys Aren’t Blue
This memoir manifesto by cultural critic Johnson navigates Blackness, masculinity and queerness while asking readers to explore the social forces that shape their lives.
Romances by Black Authors
With wit and smarts, these romances explore love, identity and self-discovery.
If You Liked “Tiny Pretty Things,” Explore Dance in YA Fiction
If you’ve watched the Netflix series “Tiny Pretty Things,” about social drama at an elite ballet school, and now want more stories of teenagers devoted to dance, this is the booklist for you.