LGBTQ Book Recs: Board Books

Pride isn't just for June!

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June is synonymous with Pride month, but these books need to be read all year! I've compiled a series of book recs that feature members of the LGBTQIA+ community! As a queer person, it's validating and emotional to see all of these. Tap any book cover to learn more about it!

suggested for ages 0-5

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Green Leaf Shape This is a very sweet counting book that focuses on a Pride Parade. The illustrations are super diverse, and celebrate the intersections of identity that one can find at these events.

The first board book to win a Stonewall Book Award! Filled with photos of real families, many of them queer!

Green Leaf Shape A beautiful example of incidental LGBTQIA+ representation within a humorous story about a young boy who wakes up before everyone else!

Green Leaf Shape What happens when a puppy crashes bedtime routines? This book has silly pup antics and LGBTQIA+ family representation!

Green Leaf Shape This is the board book adaptation of a picture book by the same name! A Prince is looking for love, but will he find it? Cream Section Separator

stay tuned for the whole series

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Pride isn't just for June!

read with pride: lgbtqia+ board books

suggested for ages 0-5

The first board book to win a Stonewall Book Award! Filled with photos of real families, many of them queer!

stay tuned for the whole series

Picture Books

Middle Grade Books

Young Adult Books

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