Best books for LGBT questioning kids (who are questioning their sexuality)

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Here, you will find some LGBQ books for kids who identify as being sexually diverse eg lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual and queer.

The books on this list suit parents and tweens/teens. So if you have a child who is questioning their sexuality and who they are sexually attracted to, or just want a book that isn’t about ‘boys liking girls’, then these books will help both of you.

These books are also helpful to tweens and teens who are thinking about  ‘coming out’, or whether they like boys or girls, both or neither. So these books will talk about being asexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual or queer.

You can find more children’s books about LGBT families in this list, as they talk about families that have two parents of the same sex. And you will also find books about being transgender and books about being non binary.

If you’re looking for a book on a different topic, look at my main list of sex education books for children. It includes over 40+ topics!

You’ll also find more information about sex education on my Sex Education 101 page.

Not sure what to teach about sex ed at this age?

This printable checklist shows you the priority topics for this age, simple scripts to try, reassurance for common worries, and the next step to take.

Children’s books about being LGBT

You’ll find an age-specific list of children’s sex education books about being lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual and queer. All of the books on this topic are currently showing.

All of the ages are visible, regardless of whether they’re relevant (or not). If no books appear for your chosen age, then it means there aren’t any relevant books.

To find relevant books for your child’s age, click on their age, and the appropriate books will appear.

NOTE: Before passing any book to your child or reading it with them, you should read it yourself first. I might think it is a great book for a certain age child or that the information is valuable, but you may disagree. Try to choose books that reflect your values and the messages you want your child to receive.

  • cover of GIRL Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You by Karen Rayne

    GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You by Karen Rayne

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  • cover of This Book is Gay by James Dawson

    This Book is Gay by James (or Juno) Dawson

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  • cover of The ABC's of LGBT by Ashley Mardell

    The ABC’s of LGBT+ by Ashley Mardell

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  • cover of what if book by eric marcus

    What if? Answers to questions about what it means to be gay and lesbian by Eric Marcus

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  • cov er of Heartstopper by Alice Oseman

    Heartstopper by Alice Oseman

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  • cover of Heartstopper 2 by alice oseman

    Heartstopper 2 by Alice Oseman

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  • cover of QUEER The ultimate LGBT guide for teens

    QUEER: The Ultimate LGBT Guide for Teens by Kathy Belge and Mark Bieschke

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  • cover of The Out Side Trans & Nonbinary Comics

    The Out Side Trans & Nonbinary Comics

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  • cover of I am me... Naturally by Margie McCumstie

    I am me… Naturally by Margie McCumstie

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  • cover of Queer Up by Alexis Caught

    Queer Up by Alexis Caught

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  • cover of The Awesome Autistic Guide for Trans Teens by Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose

    The Awesome Autistic Guide for Trans Teens by Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose

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  • cover of Everybody Has Those Thoughts. So It Doesn’t Mean You’re Gay by Christian YoungMiller

    Everybody Has Those Thoughts. So It Doesn’t Mean You’re Gay by Christian YoungMiller

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Find practical tools to educate kids about sex education in the Sex Ed Shop

These are some of the few kids’ books about LGBTQ that have been written. As I find more, I will add them to this list. They are all really good books that kids can read to find reliable and accurate information about love, sex and relationships. Plus they will help prepare you too!

Oh, and please do let me know if you know of a book to be added to this list!

Happy reading!
❤️ Cath

Not sure what to teach about sex ed at this age?

This printable checklist shows you the priority topics for this age, simple scripts to try, reassurance for common worries, and the next step to take.