Pride Month
This unique online bibliography, created June 2025, features the best of new and backlist books from CBC publishers celebrating Pride Month.
ABC Pride
By: Louie Stowell, Elly Barnes
Illustrated by:
Amy Phelps
Amy Phelps
ISBN: 9780744063172
Nonfiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
The ABCs of Queer History
By: Rio Cortez
Illustrated by:
Lauren Semmer
Lauren Semmer
ISBN: 9781523518548
Nonfiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Alex & Alex
By: Ziggy Hanaor
Illustrated by:
Ben Javens
Ben Javens
ISBN: 9781800660113
Fiction, 4-6, Social Emotional Learning
Allyship as Action
By: Tanya Boteju
Illustrated by:
Bithi Sutradhar
Bithi Sutradhar
ISBN: 9781459840478
Nonfiction, 7-12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Amy McDougall, Master Matchmaker
By: Gary Pedler
ISBN: 9781646030637
Fiction, 7-12, Family / Community
Any Body
By: Katharina von der Gathen
Illustrated by:
Anke Kuhl
Anke Kuhl
ISBN: 9781776575466
Nonfiction, 7-12, Mental / Physical Health
Are You A Friend of Dorothy?
By: Kyle Lukoff
Illustrated by:
Levi Hastings
Levi Hastings
ISBN: 9781665931663
Nonfiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
The Art of Drag
By: Jake Hall
Illustrated by:
Helen Li, Jasjot Singh Hans, Sofie Birkin
Helen Li, Jasjot Singh Hans, Sofie Birkin
ISBN: 9781838749767
Nonfiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
The Assassin’s Guide to Babysitting
By: Natalie C. Parker
ISBN: 9781536230093
Fiction, Teen, Mystery / Thriller
Bathe the Cat
By: Alice B. McGinty
Illustrated by:
David Roberts
David Roberts
ISBN: 9781452142708
Fiction, 4-6, Family / Community
Benji’s Doll
By: Luis Amavisca, Alicia Acosta
Illustrated by:
Amelie Graux
Amelie Graux
ISBN: 9788418133404
Fiction, 4-6, Cultural Diversity
Between the Pipes
By: Albert McLeod with Elaine Mordoch & Sonya Ballantyne
Illustrated by:
Alice RL, Kielamel Sibal
Alice RL, Kielamel Sibal
ISBN: 9781774921043
Fiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
Beyond They/Them—20 Influential Nonbinary and Gender-Diverse People You Should Know
By: Em Dickson
Illustrated by:
Cameron Mukwa
Cameron Mukwa
ISBN: 9781524893996
Nonfiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
The Big Day
By: Rachel Plummer
Illustrated by:
Forrest Burdett
Forrest Burdett
ISBN: 9781664300668
Fiction, 4-6, Social Emotional Learning
Bunny’s Most Fabulous Vacation Ever
By: Brian Fitzgerald
Illustrated by:
Brian Fitzgerald
Brian Fitzgerald
ISBN: 9781636551012
Fiction, 4-6, Kindness / Generosity
Chappell Roan—A Little Golden Book Biography
By: Cat Reynolds
Illustrated by:
Maria Lia Malandrino
Maria Lia Malandrino
ISBN: 9798217032150
Nonfiction, 4-6, Biography / Memoir
A Child’s Introduction to Pride
By: Dr. Seema Yasmin
Illustrated by:
Lucy Kirk
Lucy Kirk
ISBN: 9780762481910
Nonfiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
The Complicated Calculus (and Cows) of Carl Paulsen
By: Gary Eldon Peter
ISBN: 9781646032532
Fiction, Teen, Coming of Age
Cross My Heart and Never Lie
By: Nora Dåsnes; translated by Matt Bagguley
ISBN: 9781662640544
Fiction, 7-12, Coming of Age
Dominique’s Thrifted Treasures
By: Margarett McBride
Illustrated by:
Ryan Middaugh
Ryan Middaugh
ISBN: 9798765924860
Fiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
Ella Josephine and the Apartment House on Poppy Hill
By: Nina LaCour
Illustrated by:
Sònia Albert
Sònia Albert
ISBN: 9781797233802
Fiction, 7-12, Family / Community
Everything Together—A Second Dad Wedding
By: Benjamin Klas
Illustrated by:
Fian Arroyo
Fian Arroyo
ISBN: 9781947159655
Nonfiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
The Evolving Truth of Ever-Stronger Will
By: Maya MacGregor
ISBN: 9781662620171
Fiction, Teen, Coming of Age
Families with Two Moms—All Kiinds of Families series
By: Kristen Susienka
ISBN: 9781725317918
Nonfiction, 7-12, Family / Community
Far, Far Away
By: Molly Beth Griffin
Illustrated by:
Bao Luu
Bao Luu
ISBN: 9781623543631
Fiction, 4-6, Science / Nature
Federico and all his Families
By: Mili Hernandez
Illustrated by:
Gomez
Gomez
ISBN: 9788417673567
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Fence—Rise (SC)
By: C.S. Pacat
Illustrated by:
Johanna The Mad
Johanna The Mad
ISBN: 9781684158430
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
Gamer Girls—Retro Rhythms
By: Andrea Towers, Briana Lawrence
Illustrated by:
Alexis Jauregui
Alexis Jauregui
ISBN: 9781524892166
Fiction, 7-12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Ghost Girl
By: Brooke Carter
Illustrated by:
Alyssa Waterbury
Alyssa Waterbury
ISBN: 9781459836884
Fiction, 4-6, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
Goodbye, Hello—A Going Home Travel Adventure
By: Angela H. Dale
Illustrated by:
Daniel Wiseman
Daniel Wiseman
ISBN: 9780823454778
Fiction, 4-6, Places / Travel
Growing into You! An Inclusive, Shame-Busting, Get-Real Guide to Your Changing Body and Mind
By: Melissa Pintor Carnagey
Illustrated by:
Brianna Gilmartin
Brianna Gilmartin
ISBN: 9781683694311
Nonfiction, Teen, Mental / Physical Health
Harvey Milk—No to Homophobia
By: Safia Amor; translated by Ruth Diver
ISBN: 9781644211847
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
The Hazards of Love Book 2
By: Stan Stanley
Illustrated by:
Stan Stanley
Stan Stanley
ISBN: 9781637154892
Fiction, Teen, Fantasy
Heavy Vinyl—Complete Collection
By: Carly Usdin
Illustrated by:
Nina Vakueva and Irene Flores
Nina Vakueva and Irene Flores
ISBN: 9798892153652
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
Heebie Jeebies
By: Matthew Erman
Illustrated by:
Shelby Criswell
Shelby Criswell
ISBN: 9781545811887
Fiction, 7-12, Fantasy
Hello, Cruel World (Second Edition)—101+ Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks, and Other Outlaws
By: Kate Bornstein; Introduction by Sara Quin
ISBN: 9781644214435
Nonfiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
Hey, Mary!
By: Andrew Wheeler
Illustrated by:
Rye Hickman
Rye Hickman
ISBN: 9781637156384
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
I Am NOT a Vampire
By: Miles McKenna
Illustrated by:
Riley Samels
Riley Samels
ISBN: 9781499816235
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
I Heart Skull-Crusher! Vol 1 (SC)
By: Josie Campbell
Illustrated by:
Alessio Zonno
Alessio Zonno
ISBN: 9781637969519
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
I Like That Stuff
By: Lea Cook
Illustrated by:
Lea Cook
Lea Cook
ISBN: 9781735292274
Fiction, 4-6, BIPOC Characters and Creators
I Love My Colorful Nails
By: Alicia Acosta, Luis Amavisca
Illustrated by:
Gusti
Gusti
ISBN: 9788417123598
Fiction, 4-6, Social Emotional Learning
If It’s Pride And You Know It . . .
By:
Illustrated by:
Andy Passchier
Andy Passchier
ISBN: 9798887771601
Fiction, 0-3, LGBTQIA+
In Search of Superpowers—A Fantasy Pin World Adventure
By: Briana Lawrence
Illustrated by:
Joanna Cacao
Joanna Cacao
ISBN: 9781524880705
Fiction, 7-12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Inequality—What Can We Do? Series
By: Katie Dicker
ISBN: 9781502673831
Nonfiction, 7-12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
It’s Her Story Billie Jean King
By: Donna Tapellini
Illustrated by:
Maria Lia Malandrino
Maria Lia Malandrino
ISBN: 9781503769854
Nonfiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
Jackson Bright In the Spotlight
By: Eureka O'Hara and Dan Poblocki
Illustrated by:
Ricardo Bessa
Ricardo Bessa
ISBN: 9781419773655
Fiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
Jamie and Bubbie
By: Afsaneh Moradian
Illustrated by:
Maria Bogade
Maria Bogade
ISBN: 9781631985430
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Jamie Is Jamie
By: Afsaneh Moradian
Illustrated by:
Maria Bogade
Maria Bogade
ISBN: 9781631981395
Fiction, 4-6, Imagination / Play
Jonesy—Complete Collection
By: Sam Humphries
Illustrated by:
Caitlin Rose Boyle
Caitlin Rose Boyle
ISBN: 9798892153409
Fiction, 7-12, Fantasy
Julián at the Wedding
By: Jessica Love
Illustrated by:
Jessica Love
Jessica Love
ISBN: 9781536240863
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
A Kids Book About Gay Parents
By: Jonathan West and Thomas West
ISBN: 9780241743607
Nonfiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
A Kids Book About Queer Mental Health
By: Brian Femminella
ISBN: 9780241743669
Nonfiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Leo’s Lavender Skirt
By: Irma Borges
Illustrated by:
Francesco Fagnani
Francesco Fagnani
ISBN: 9788418599743
Fiction, 4-6, Cultural Diversity
LGBTQ—The Survival Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens (3rd edition)
By: Kelly Huegel Madrone
ISBN: 9781631983023
Nonfiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
LGBTQ+ Discrimination—@RosenTeenTalk series
By: Rachael Morlock
ISBN: 9781499468168
Nonfiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
The Light Looks Like Me—Words on Love From Queer Youth
By: The Young Authors of Shout Mouse Press
ISBN: 9781950807833
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
Little People, BIG DREAMS—RuPaul
By: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Illustrated by:
Wednesday Holmes
Wednesday Holmes
ISBN: 9780711246812
Nonfiction, 4-6, Biography / Memoir
Little Wolf’s Howl
By: Nelly Buchet
Illustrated by:
Mathias Ball
Mathias Ball
ISBN: 9781958325186
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
The Loud House—Loudest and Proudest
By: The Loud House Creative Team
Illustrated by:
The Loud House Creative Team
The Loud House Creative Team
ISBN: 9781545818473
Fiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
Marley’s Pride
By: Joëlle Retener
Illustrated by:
DeAnn Wiley
DeAnn Wiley
ISBN: 9798888590744
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Mary Oliver, Holding on to Wonder
By: Erin Frankel
Illustrated by:
Jasu Hu
Jasu Hu
ISBN: 9781662680823
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
Mehndi Boy
By: Zain Bandali
Illustrated by:
Jani Balakumar
Jani Balakumar
ISBN: 9781773217925
Fiction, 7-12, Cultural Diversity
Mighty Millie Novak
By: Elizabeth Holden
ISBN: 9781635831030
Fiction, Teen, Sports / Games / Recreation
More Happy Than Not (Collector’s Edition)
By: Adam Silvera
ISBN: 9781641297196
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
Mr. Watson’s Chickens
By: Jarret Dapier
Illustrated by:
Andrea Tsurumi
Andrea Tsurumi
ISBN: 9781452177144
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
My Dad is the Best
By: Fran Pintadera
Illustrated by:
Joan Turu
Joan Turu
ISBN: 9781623544911
Fiction, 4-6, Family / Community
My Mommies Built a Treehouse
By: Gareth Peter
Illustrated by:
Izzy Evans
Izzy Evans
ISBN: 9781915244185
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
My Mommy is a He!
By: Katherine Rosenblatt
Illustrated by:
Lee Ferrel
Lee Ferrel
ISBN: 9781735292212
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
My Mommy Marches
By: Samantha Hawkins
Illustrated by:
Cory Reid
Cory Reid
ISBN: 9781915244123
Fiction, 4-6, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Nail Polish Is Too for Boys!
By: Emma-Claire Sunday
Illustrated by:
Caitlin O'Dwyer
Caitlin O'Dwyer
ISBN: 9781503771055
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Navigating With You
By: Jeremy Whitley
Illustrated by:
Cassio Ribeiro
Cassio Ribeiro
ISBN: 9781952303609
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
Nen and the Lonely Fisherman
By: Ian Eagleton
Illustrated by:
James Mayhew
James Mayhew
ISBN: 9781499815931
Fiction, 4-6, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
Of Her Own Design
By: Birdie Willis and Nicole Andelfinger
Illustrated by:
Jess Taylor, Fiona Marchbank
Jess Taylor, Fiona Marchbank
ISBN: 9781952303579
Fiction, Teen, Fantasy
Our Wish for You
By: Dano Moreno
Illustrated by:
Ryan O'Rourke
Ryan O'Rourke
ISBN: 9781623543556
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Out of the Blue
By: Robert Tregoning
Illustrated by:
Stef Murphy
Stef Murphy
ISBN: 9781547612390
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Plátanos en nuestro patio
By: Ro Peña
Illustrated by:
Lillie DeLecuona
Lillie DeLecuona
ISBN: 9781735292281
Fiction, 7-12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Politics of Gender and Sexuality—Opposing Viewpoints series
By: Compiled by Andrew Karpan
ISBN: 9781534510005
Nonfiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
Pride Puppy
By: Robin Stevenson
Illustrated by:
Julie McLaughlin
Julie McLaughlin
ISBN: 9781459824843
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Pride—A Seek-and-Find Celebration
By: N/A
Illustrated by:
Diego Blanco
Diego Blanco
ISBN: 9780760387719
Nonfiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
Prince & Knight
By: Daniel Haack
Illustrated by:
Stevie Lewis
Stevie Lewis
ISBN: 9781499805529
Fiction, 4-6, Fantasy
Queer Heroes—Meet 52 LGBTQ Heroes From Past & Present!
By: Arabelle Sicardi
Illustrated by:
Sarah Tanat-Jones
Sarah Tanat-Jones
ISBN: 9780711297203
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
A Quick & Easy Guide to Coming Out
By: Kristin Russo
Illustrated by:
Ravi Teixeira
Ravi Teixeira
ISBN: 9781637155066
Nonfiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
Rainbow Hands
By: Mamta Nainy
Illustrated by:
Jo Loring-Fisher
Jo Loring-Fisher
ISBN: 9781913747749
Fiction, 4-6, Social Emotional Learning
Randy Rainbow and the Marvelously Magical Pink Glasses
By: Randy Rainbow
Illustrated by:
Jaimie MacGibbon
Jaimie MacGibbon
ISBN: 9781250391919
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Rebel Girls Celebrate Pride—25 Tales of Self-Love and Community (Library Binding)
By: Alexis Stratton, Jestine Ware, Shadae Mallory
Illustrated by:
multiple illustrators
multiple illustrators
ISBN: 9781644666715
Nonfiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
Rebel Girls Celebrate Pride—25 Tales of Self-Love and Community
By: Elena Favilli
ISBN: 9781953424280
Nonfiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
Rise Up!
By: Rachel C. Katz
Illustrated by:
Sophie Bass
Sophie Bass
ISBN: 9798888593684
Nonfiction, 7-12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Ritu Weds Chandni
By: Ameya Narvankar
Illustrated by:
Ameya Narvankar
Ameya Narvankar
ISBN: 9781949528947
Fiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
Robin’s Worlds
By: Rainie Oet
Illustrated by:
Mathias Ball
Mathias Ball
ISBN: 9781662620027
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Salma Writes a Book
By: Danny Ramadan
Illustrated by:
Anna Bron
Anna Bron
ISBN: 9781773218038
Fiction, 7-12, Cultural Diversity
Sandor Katz and the Tiny Wild
By: Jacqueline Briggs Martin, June Jo Lee
Illustrated by:
Julie WIlson
Julie WIlson
ISBN: 9780998047713
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
School For Extraterrestrial Girls Vol. 1—Girl on Fire
By: Jeremy Whitley
Illustrated by:
Jamie Noguchi
Jamie Noguchi
ISBN: 9781545804926
Fiction, 7-12, Sci-Fi
School For Extraterrestrial Girls Vol. 2—Girls in Flight
By: Jeremy Whitley
Illustrated by:
Jamie Noguchi
Jamie Noguchi
ISBN: 9781545806968
Fiction, 7-12, Sci-Fi
Sex Is a Funny Word—A Book about Bodies, Feelings, and YOU
By:
Cory Silverberg
Illustrated by:
Fiona Smyth
Fiona Smyth
ISBN: 9781609806064
Nonfiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
Silver Vessels
By: Steve Orlando
Illustrated by:
Katia Vecchio
Katia Vecchio
ISBN: 9781952303586
Fiction, Teen, Coming of Age
Simply Skye
By: Pamela Morgan
Illustrated by:
Heather Bell
Heather Bell
ISBN: 9781681528946
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Song of the Lioness—Alanna
By: Tamora Pierce; Adapted by Vita Ayala
Illustrated by:
Sam Beck
Sam Beck
ISBN: 9781419765582
Fiction, Teen, Fantasy
Stella Brings the Family
By: Miriam B. Schiffer
ISBN: 9781452111902
Fiction, 4-6, Family / Community
Surviving the City—From the Roots Up
By: Tasha Spillett
Illustrated by:
Natasha Donovan, Donovan Yaciuk
Natasha Donovan, Donovan Yaciuk
ISBN: 9781553798989
Fiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
Tectiv Vol. 1
By: Richard Ashley Hamilton
Illustrated by:
Marco Matrone
Marco Matrone
ISBN: 9781545812440
Fiction, Teen, Mystery / Thriller
Teleportation and Other Luxuries
By: Archie Bongiovanni
Illustrated by:
Mary Verhoeven
Mary Verhoeven
ISBN: 9781545812242
Fiction, Teen, Sci-Fi
The Loud House—Love Out Loud Special
By: The Loud House Creative Team
Illustrated by:
The Loud House Creative Team
The Loud House Creative Team
ISBN: 9781545808542
Fiction, 7-12, Romance
This Place Kills Me
By: Mariko Tamaki
Illustrated by:
Nicole Goux
Nicole Goux
ISBN: 9781419768453
Fiction, Teen, Mystery / Thriller
Toxic Summer
By: Derek Charm
Illustrated by:
Derek Charm
Derek Charm
ISBN: 9781637156445
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
Trans History—A Graphic Novel
By: Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett
Illustrated by:
Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett
Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett
ISBN: 9781536219234
Nonfiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
Twas the Night Before Pride
By: Joanna McClintick
Illustrated by:
Juana Medina
Juana Medina
ISBN: 9781536229066
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Uncle Bobby’s Wedding
By: Sarah S. Brannen
Illustrated by:
Lucia Soto
Lucia Soto
ISBN: 9781499810080
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
A Universe of Rainbows—Multicolored Poems for a Multicolored World
By: Matt Forrest Esenwine
Illustrated by:
Jamey Christoph
Jamey Christoph
ISBN: 9780802855718
Nonfiction, 7-12, Science / Nature
Version Control
By: David A. Robertson
Illustrated by:
Scott B. Henderson, Donovan Yaciuk, Andrew Thomas
Scott B. Henderson, Donovan Yaciuk, Andrew Thomas
ISBN: 9781553799672
Fiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
We Are the Rainbow! The Colors of Pride
By: Claire Winslow
Illustrated by:
Riley Samels
Riley Samels
ISBN: 9781503759923
Nonfiction, 0-3, LGBTQIA+
We’re Happy You’re Here
By: Julie Wilkins
Illustrated by:
Brady Sato
Brady Sato
ISBN: 9781459836488
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
A Year of Pride and Joy
By: Simon James Green
Illustrated by:
Ruth Burrows
Ruth Burrows
ISBN: 9781419774089
Nonfiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
You Know, Sex—Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things
By: Cory Silverberg, Fiona Smyth
ISBN: 9781644210802
Nonfiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
Pearl of the Sea
By: Anthony Silverston, Raffaella Delle Donne, Willem Samuel
Illustrated by:
Willem Samuel
Willem Samuel
ISBN: 9781946395740
Fiction, Teen, Action / Adventure
