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The Best LGBTQ+ Books for Teens and Young Adults

"The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by Emily Danforth - This young adult novel, published in 2012, tells the story of Cameron, a teenage girl who is sent to a conversion therapy center after being caught with her girlfriend. The book deals with themes of identity, family, and the importance of self-acceptance.
"The Raven King" by Maggie Stiefvater - This young adult fantasy novel features an asexual character, Gansey, who is one of the main protagonists. The book deals with themes of friendship, love, and the power of belief.
"The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon - This young adult novel, published in 2016, tells the story of Natasha, a young Jamaican immigrant, and Daniel, a Korean American, as they fall in love over the course of a single day in New York City. The book deals with themes of identity, family, and the power of love.
"George" by Alex Gino - This middle grade novel, published in 2015, tells the story of George, a transgender girl who struggles to be seen and accepted for who she is. The book deals with themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the importance of supportive relationships.
"The Gravity of Us" by Phil Stamper - This young adult novel, published in 2020, follows Cal, a young man struggling with his identity and his feelings for his best friend, as they travel to Mars as part of a mission to colonize the planet.

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