LGBTQ+ Books and Resources: Nonfiction Books

This anthology explores the gay rights movement's key figures and priorities in its fight to secure equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans.

An exploration of the Stonewall Riots and the national gay rights and gay pride movements that followed.

Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, 'Transgender History' takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events.

A history of the "struggle for equality" in the U.S.

Relates, from various points of view, events from the night of October 6, 1998, when twenty-one-year-old Matthew Shepard, a gay college student, was lured out of a Wyoming bar, savagely beaten, tied to a fence, and left to die.

An illustrated and informative primer on the progressive social change movements of the last 60 years as told through the stories of 60 diverse female and non-binary leaders in those movements, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through today.

A history of Obama's comments and actions on LGBTQ+ equality.

[A] comic guide that explains what pronouns are, why they matter, and how to use them . . . [Also includes] what to do if you make a mistake, and some tips-and-tricks for those who identify outside of the binary to keep themselves safe

It is usually assumed that trans and gender nonconforming people should follow the civil rights and "equality" strategies of lesbian and gay rights organizations by agitating for legal reforms that would ostensibly guarantee nondiscrimination and equal protection under the law. This approach assumes that the best way to address the poverty and criminalization that plague trans populations is to gain legal recognition and inclusion in the state's institutions. But is this strategy effective?

Six teens tell what it is like for them to be members of the transgender community.

A graphic novel introducing readers to the academic field known as queer feminist theory.

Seventeen-year-old Arin Andrews shares all the hilarious, painful, and poignant details of undergoing gender reassignment as a high school student in this teen memoir.

In 2011, Marie Claire magazine published a profile of Janet Mock in which she publicly stepped forward for the first time as a trans woman. Since then, Mock has gone from covering the red carpet for People.com to advocating for all those who live within the shadows of society. Redefining Realness offers a bold new perspective on being young, multiracial, economically challenged, and transgender in America.

A collection of letters from sixty-four gay authors and illustrators writing to their younger selves.

Stories of how young gay men can overcome the shame and rage of living in the closet to a state of emotional well-being.

A collection of testimonials written to teenagers from celebrities, political leaders, and other individuals on the happiness they found in life after they suffered through bullying and torment in their youths because of their sexual orientation.

An autobiographical comic of ten years in the life of cartoonist, Tillie Walden, focusing on her time as a figure skater.

Biography of gay, Irish poet and writer, Oscar Wilde

On being a transgender young adult

The Full Spectrum includes a variety of writers-gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight, transitioning, and questioning-on a variety of subjects: coming out, family, friendship, religion/faith, first kisses, break-ups, and many others.