Books About Lgbtq+ Themes

The Best Lgbtq+ Themes Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about lgbtq+ themes? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Lgbtq+ Themes

A (Dead) Thing Like Me
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2026

A (Dead) Thing Like Me

A lonely teen ghost, summoned by mistake, longs to befriend the grieving girl who called her.

352 pages· 77,859 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 191 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Hot Dog is an invisible teenage ghost haunting a food cart outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, until a Ouija board accidentally summons her to a party in Florida. Logan, an artist grieving her best friend, can see her and wants to talk. Hot Dog is determined to become Logan's new best friend, but something sinister in Logan's house threatens them both. A darkly funny YA paranormal novel.
Jack (Not Jackie)
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Jack (Not Jackie)

By Erica Silverman, Holly Hatam (Illustrator)

A sister learns to accept her sibling's true identity beyond dresses and fairies.

40 pages· 669 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 780 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Susan eagerly anticipates adventures with her little sister, Jackie, dreaming of fairy games and exploration. But as Jackie grows, she prefers mud and bugs, and wants to be called Jack. Can Susan and her family embrace Jack's true identity? This touching tale explores themes of change, acceptance, and the joy of discovering who we truly are.
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