Books About Lgbtq+ Characters

The Best Lgbtq+ Characters Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about lgbtq+ characters? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Run Away With Me
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Our 1 Favorite Books About Lgbtq+ Characters

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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2025

Run Away With Me

By J. L. Simmonds

Two runaways, a Mustang, and a dangerous cross-country escape. Can they outrun their pasts?

352 pages· 85,609 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 368 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Summary: Jessie Swift needs to escape Seattle after her stepfather's murder. Joining Brooke Summer in a vintage Mustang, they race across America, pursued by police and dark secrets. As their friendship deepens into romance, they must navigate danger and deception. Can they find safety and a future together, or will their pasts catch up with them? This thrilling road trip tests their courage and trust at every turn.
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