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A + E 4ever

A Graphic Novel

by Merey, Ilike

Book - 2011

Eulalie is a tough dyke with a soft spot for the androgynous Ash. Eulalie is a tough dyke with a soft spot for the androgynous Ash. Show less

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Absolute Brightness

by Lecesne, James

Book - 2008

A gender-queer teen goes missing soon after moving to a small New Jersey town. A gender-queer teen goes missing soon after moving to a small New Jersey town. Show less

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

by Sáenz, Benjamin Alire

Downloadable Audiobook - 2013

Two Latino teens from opposite sides of the tracks find love with each other. (Also available in several other formats). Two Latino teens from opposite sides of the tracks find love with each other. (Also available in several other formats). Show less

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Boyfriends With Girlfriends

by Sanchez, Alex

Book - 2011

Two couples, Lance and Sergio, and Kimiko and Allie explore what it means to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Two couples, Lance and Sergio, and Kimiko and Allie explore what it means to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Show less

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Camp

DVD - 2003

Camp Ovation is a place where outcasts can feel at home. Camp Ovation is a place where outcasts can feel at home. Show less

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Freaks and Revelations

A Novel

by Hurwin, Davida

Book - 2009

Based on a true story, Hurwin reveals, in alternating chapters covering a period of years, how two teen-aged boys from different, but equally painful back...Show more Based on a true story, Hurwin reveals, in alternating chapters covering a period of years, how two teen-aged boys from different, but equally painful backgrounds come to meet in a violent attack in an alley in Southern California. (Also available as an ebook). Show less

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Gay America

Struggle for Equality

by Alsenas, Linas

Book - 2008

Covers milestones in the LGBT struggle for equality over the last 125 years. Covers milestones in the LGBT struggle for equality over the last 125 years. Show less

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GLBTQ

The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens

by Madrone, Kelly

eBook - 2011

Discusses real-life challenges, offering advice and supportive resources. (Also available in print). Discusses real-life challenges, offering advice and supportive resources. (Also available in print). Show less

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The God Box

by Sanchez, Alex

Book - 2007

Paul, a born-again Christian is attracted to openly gay Manuel who shows hims that he can find acceptance within Christianity. Paul, a born-again Christian is attracted to openly gay Manuel who shows hims that he can find acceptance within Christianity. Show less

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Gravity

by Lieberman, Leanne

Book - 2008

As an Orthodox Jew, Ellie Gold feels there is no way she can reconcile with being a lesbian, but she receives some surprising support. As an Orthodox Jew, Ellie Gold feels there is no way she can reconcile with being a lesbian, but she receives some surprising support. Show less

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How Beautiful the Ordinary

Twelve Stories of Identity

Book - 2009

These stories explore gender identity, love, and sexuality. (Also available as an ebook). These stories explore gender identity, love, and sexuality. (Also available as an ebook). Show less

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The House You Pass on the Way

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2003

Biracial teen Staggerlee, and her cousin, Trout, have a summer romance, confirming for Staggerlee that she is gay—even though Trout returns home and finds a boyfriend. (Also available as an ebook). See also: Biracial teen Staggerlee, and her cousin, Trout, have a summer romance, confirming for Staggerlee that she is gay—even though Trout returns home and finds a boyfriend. (Also available as an ebook). See also: Show less

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I Am J

by Beam, Cris

Book - 2011

J decides it's time to come out as transgender. (Also available as an ebook). J decides it's time to come out as transgender. (Also available as an ebook). Show less

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If You Could Be Mine

A Novel

by Farizan, Sara

eBook - 2013

Teenaged sweethearts Sahar and Nasrin are about to be separated by Nasrin's arranged marrige. Nasrin wants Sahar to continue their relationship in secret,...Show more Teenaged sweethearts Sahar and Nasrin are about to be separated by Nasrin's arranged marrige. Nasrin wants Sahar to continue their relationship in secret, even though being gay in Iran is a crime punishable by death. Sahar has what she thinks is a better solution. (Also available as a downloadable audiobook, and in print format). Show less

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Let's Get This Straight

The Ultimate Handbook for Youth With LGBTQ Parents

by Fakhrid-Deen, Tina

Book - 2010

Addresses issues such as coming out, acceptance, bullying, and religion, including personal interviews. (Also available as an ebook). Addresses issues such as coming out, acceptance, bullying, and religion, including personal interviews. (Also available as an ebook). Show less

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Map of Ireland

A Novel

by Grant, Stephanie

Book - 2008

Amidst the violence surrounding the busing crisis in Boston in the 1970s, white teen Ann struggles with racism, her crush on her black Senegalese French teacher, and has her first sexual experience with one of the black girls on her basketball team. Amidst the violence surrounding the busing crisis in Boston in the 1970s, white teen Ann struggles with racism, her crush on her black Senegalese French teacher, and has her first sexual experience with one of the black girls on her basketball team. Show less

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Not Otherwise Specified

by Moskowitz, Hannah

Book - 2015

As a black, bisexual dancer, Etta struggles to find a place where she fits in. (Also available as an ebook). As a black, bisexual dancer, Etta struggles to find a place where she fits in. (Also available as an ebook). Show less

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Putting Makeup on the Fat Boy

by Wright, Bil

Book - 2011

Carlos dreams of making it big as a make-up artist, but family problems and a jealous co-worker present challenges. Carlos dreams of making it big as a make-up artist, but family problems and a jealous co-worker present challenges. Show less

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Queer

The Ultimate LGBT Guide for Teens

by Belge, Kathy

Book - 2011

Advice and information for LGBT teens. (Also available as an ebook). Advice and information for LGBT teens. (Also available as an ebook). Show less

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Stone Wall

Breaking Out in the Fight for Gay Rights

by Bausum, Ann

Book - 2015

Bausum paints a vivid picture of the three nights of rioting that became the turning point in the movement for lesbian and gay rights. Bausum paints a vivid picture of the three nights of rioting that became the turning point in the movement for lesbian and gay rights. Show less

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Transgender Lives

Complex Stories, Complex Voice

by Cronn-Mills, Kirstin

Book - 2015

Six transgender young people talk about their lives. (Also available as an ebook). Six transgender young people talk about their lives. (Also available as an ebook). Show less

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Were the World Mine

DVD - 2009

A magic potion turns the town gay, and Timothy wins the boy of his dreams. A magic potion turns the town gay, and Timothy wins the boy of his dreams. Show less

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What If?

Answers to Questions About What It Means to Be Gay and Lesbian

by Marcus, Eric

Book - 2013

Straightforward answers to common questions. Straightforward answers to common questions. Show less

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The LGBT Experience - An SFPL LGBT Resource Guide for Teens