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• Breathe

  Journeys to Healthy Binding

  Kobabe, Maia,

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  "An evidence-based graphic guide for people interested in chest-binding as a form of gender-affirming care."

• Dear Wendy

  Zhao, Ann,

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  "Aromantic and asexual students Sophie and Jo, engaged in an online feud as the creators of popular relationship advice accounts "Dear Wendy" and "Sincerely, Wanda," unwittingly become real-life friends and navigate their shared aroace…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Icarus

  Ancrum, K. (Kayla), 1991-

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  "This suspenseful queer YA romance from critically acclaimed author K. Ancrum reimagines the tale of Icarus as a star-crossed love story between a young art thief and the son of the man he's been stealing from."

• Kindling

  Chee, Traci,

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  "From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a standalone fantasy set against a war-ravaged world where kindling warfare--the use of elite, magic-wielding teenage soldiers--has been outlawed. In this rich and evocative…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rana Joon and the One & Only Now

  Etaat, Shideh,

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  "Set in 1996 southern California, high school senior Rana Joon wants to honor her deceased best friend by entering a rap contest and living authentically as a lesbian, but feels conflicted by her Iranian family's expectations."

• Ariel Crashes a Train

  Cole, Olivia A.,

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  "Ariel grapples with her fear of her own mind and violent fantasies, driven by her desire to meet her parents' expectations and societal norms, until a summer job at a carnival leads her to new friends who help her discover her struggle…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Borrow a Boyfriend Club

  Powars, Page,

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  Also available on Hoopla. "A feel-good, coming-of-age rom-com from debut author Page Powars that follows a trans teen who joins a boyfriend borrowing service masquerading as an Italian Club to prove that he's one of the guys, especially to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Canto Contigo

  a Novel

  Garza Villa, Jonny,

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  "When Mariachi star Rafael Alvarez moves to a new school, he anticipates claiming the lead vocalist role, but instead faces a rival with a familiar face as he navigates family issues, competition, and complicated feelings for his rival."

• Heartstopper. Volume 5

  Oseman, Alice,

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  In this penultimate collection of the beloved web series/graphic novel series, Nick and Charlie continue to navigate their relationship as new challenges emerge.

• Wolfpitch

  Lorinczi, Balazs

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  "Izzy's a bass-playing werewolf. Geraldine's the ghost of an amazing jazz pianist. Delilah's the meanest drummer in town. They'd be the perfect trio to win the Battle of Bands...except Geraldine can't play a solo since she passed away, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Most Ardently

  a Pride & Prejudice Remix

  Novoa, Gabe Cole,

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  Oliver Bennet feels trapped having to be 'Elizabeth' and wear gowns at balls to become someone's wife. But while going out in the town properly dressed as a gentleman, Oliver meets Mr. Darcy, who he had first met as Elizabeth. Oliver finds…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Into the Bright Open

  a Secret Garden Remix

  Dimaline, Cherie, 1975-

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  "In this queer reimaging of The secret garden, fifteen-year-old orphan Mary sets off to live in the Georgian Bay wilds where she discovers family secrets both wonderful and horrifying."

• Otherworldly

  Lukens, F. T.,

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  "In a land where the supernatural is believed to be real, non-believer Ellery and familiar Knox from the Other World form an unexpected alliance to strike a deal that could alter their lives forever."

• A Bánh Mì for Two

  Nguyen, Trinity,

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  "Told in alternating voices, while studying abroad in Saigon, Vivi falls for Lan, a street food vendor and food blogger, who is suffering from writer's block since her father's passing."

• Escape From St. Hell

  My Trans Teen Life Levels Up

  Hancox, Lewis, 1989-

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  "In this sequel to the Indie bestseller WELCOME TO ST. HELL, Lewis Hancox tells the hilarious, inspiring story of coming into his own as a trans man."

• Brooms

  Brooms

  Walls, Jasmine,

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  "It's 1930s Mississippi. Magic is permitted only in certain circumstances, and by certain people. Unsanctioned broom racing is banned. But for those who need the money, or the thrills...it's there to be found." Brooms is a queer, BIPOC…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Godly Heathens

  a Novel

  Edgmon, H. E.,

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  "Seventeen-year-old Gem Echols hides their mental health challenges and mysterious dreams in the small town of Gracie, Georgia, but when a newcomer reveals a shocking claim of being reincarnated gods together, Gem's life takes a perilous…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bunt!

  Striking Out on Financial Aid

  Ukazu, Ngozi,

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  "Molly Bauer's first year of college is not the picture-perfect piece of art she'd always envisioned. On day one at PICA, Molly discovers that - through some horrible twist of fate - her full-ride scholarship has vanished! But the ancient…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Marble Queen

  Kopp, Anna,

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  "A sapphic YA graphic novel with sword fighting, political intrigue and magic where the princess needs a marriage alliance for the welfare of her kingdom, but she unknowingly accepts a proposal from a mysterious country, having come not…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ryan and Avery

  Levithan, David,

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  Also available on Hoopla. "When a blue-haired boy (Ryan) meets a pink-haired boy (Avery) at a dance--a queer prom--both feel an inexplicable but powerful connection. Follow them through their first ten dates as they bridge their initial…Read moreRead more of this annotation