LGBTQ+ Staff Picks
Looking for a great book to read?
Librarians read a lot. And when we find a book we love, we want to share it with other readers. Our staff picks and recommendations will help you identify some of our favorite LGBTQ+ items in our collection.
Fiction
LGBTQ+ Fiction
From literary fiction to mystery, romance to sci-fi and beyond, here's a wide variety of recently published LGBTQ+ fiction from 2022 recommended by our librarians. (Created June 2022)
LGBTQ+ Classics
Our favorite LGBTQ+ classics, which represent a variety of different styles and genres. (Created September 2012).
Book Bingo NW 2022: Non-binary/genderqueer author or character
A recommended list for the Summer 2022 Book Bingo NW category: Non-binary/genderqueer author or character. (Created May 2022)
Book Bingo NW 2022: LGBTQ+ Love Story
A recommended list for the Summer 2022 Book Bingo category: LGBTQ+ love story. (Created April 2022).
2022 Bingo de Libros: LGBTQ+
Encuentre aquí algunas sugerencias de lectura para la categoría LGBTQ+ del Bingo de libros de verano de 2022. Books for Spanish Book Bingo 2022. (Created May 2022).
Non fiction
Transgender and Genderqueer Poets
This list of poetry by transgender and genderqueer poets was created by librarians at The Seattle Public Library. (Updated March 2022)
Comics by LGBTQ+ Comics Creators
Celebrate Pride Month with this list of Comics by LGBTQ+ Comics Creators authors and/or artists. (Updated May 2022)
Movies
Foundations of LGBTQ+ Cinema
From documentaries to romance to drama and beyond, trace the history of LGBTQ+ representation in film with this list of movies directed and/or about LGBTQ+ people and characters. (Created June 2022)
Films for Pride Month
Celebrate Pride Month with these recent films by and/or about LGBTQ+ folks. (Updated May 2022)
Teens
Teen Pride
June is Pride month, so let's celebrate with these great teen novels about LGBTQ+ teens. (Created May 2022)
Kids
LGBTQ+ Chapter Books & Graphic Novels for Kids
Here are some great LGBTQ+ chapter books and graphic novels for kids.
LGBTQ+ Books for Kids and Families
The experiences of LGBTQ+ kids and families are captured in this list comprised of picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Informational books are also included and span a variety of topics that include gender identity and the LGBTQ+ rights movement. (Updated June 2021)
