Young Adult Fiction

 

Better the Devil
Erik J Brown

Desperate to escape conversion therapy, a queer 16-year-old runaway steals the identity of a missing boy. But when Nathaniel Beaumont's family come to take him home, 'Nate' is trapped in a web of lies. Then he meets Miles - the cute, clever and true-crime-obsessed boy next-door - and his cover is blown. Rather than turn him in, Miles agrees to help 'Nate' in exchange for exposing the truth about what happened to his childhood friend. But as their investigation turns dangerous and their feelings turn real, time is running out to discover why Nathaniel Beaumont disappeared - and who might want to keep it that way. 

Paperback ISBN: 9781444973556 

 

 

Survival Show
Juno Dawson

Welcome to the New Alliance - a reimagined world after a war and a flood. Taryn Beck and her family don't have much, and her younger brother needs vital medication to survive. Medication they can't access or afford. Taryn secretly enters Network G's reality show: Starmaker, the most watched TV show in the world. The rules are simple; young women from all over the globe compete to join an all-singing, all-dancing pop outfit, DOLLHOU5E. If you win, a life of luxury, stardom and wealth awaits. But there's a catch. Eliminated contestants are literally eliminated; 'volunteered' to Project Population, an initiative designed to cull the community. Sequestered in the sinister Dreamhouse, and filmed 24 hours-a-day, Taryn soon realises that reality TV is far from real. She and her fellow trainees are pitted against each other in cruel challenges.

Hardback ISBN: 9781398547957, e-book 

 

 

A Song I Wrote for Charlotte
Caitlin Devlin

Connie Moore has never failed at anything until the Royal Academy of Music decide her piano playing isn't good enough and she finds herself pursuing her back-up plan: moving into student halls to study English Literature. With her grandmother piling on the pressure and her father's absence weighing on her, she knows she has to stay focused this year - mediocrity must be avoided at all costs. Just across the corridor, Music Production student Charlotte Owen has other ideas. Sweet, sociable and not a girl who takes no for an answer, Charlotte drags Connie determinedly into university life. As an unlikely friendship blossoms between them, Connie begins to wonder if there's something more to the way she feels about Charlotte - and, even more terrifyingly, whether there's something more to the way Charlotte feels about her. But Charlotte isn't the kind of person you can hold on to forever.

Paperback ISBN: 9780008710927 

 

 

Queen of Faces
Petra Lord

Anabelle is trapped in a boy's body, and in a year, it will kill her. In the nation of Caimor, the wealthy buy and trade bodies like clothes. But Ana can only afford a grey, damaged male form, and by her 17th birthday, it's already falling apart. As her extraordinary magical ability grows, but her body continues to fail her, she is left with only one choice: become an assassin for Paragon Academy, Caimor's prestigious school of magic. But rebellion brews in Caimor, and at its helm is Khaoivhe, the most infamous dark mage in history. As Ana steals, fights and kills for Paragon, and forms a tentative alliance - and maybe more - with the elusive Wes, she discovers secrets that transform her concept of hero and villain - while striving, above all, to become her truest self. And that might just be the most powerful thing of all. 

Hardback ISBN: 9780008688592, e-book 

 

 

The Survivor Wants to Die
Adam Silvera

Paz Dario stays up every night, waiting for the Death-Cast call that would mean he doesn't have to keep faking his way through this lonely life. After a devastating day, Paz decides he's done waiting around for Death-Cast. If they say he's not dying, he'll just have to prove them wrong. But right before Paz can die, a boy saves his life. Alano Rosa is heir to the Death-Cast empire that encourages everyone to live their best lives, but he doesn't feel in control of his own existence thanks to his father. And with a violent organisation called the Death Guard threatening Alano, his End Day might be closer than he thinks. Fate brings Paz and Alano together. But they must survive the tragic trials ahead so no one dies at the end.

Paperback ISBN: 9781398512467 4/26, Hardback ISBN: 9781398520301, e-book, e-audio

 

 

Children's Fiction

 

Glitter Boy
Ian Eagleton

James loves dancing, poetry, and Mariah Carey. His teacher, Mr Hamilton, is getting married to his boyfriend and it seems that James will be part of a surprise choir performance at the wedding. But James's father seems uncomfortable about the plan, and a lot of other things - like any mention of Mr Hamilton, and James's dancing, and how James talks about his new friend Joel. Meanwhile, a different boy has been harassing James at school and calling him gay, and it's getting worse every day. James can find relief with his beloved Nan, but she's been having worrying falls, and James can't tell anyone, or she might be sent to a faraway care home. The secrets are building up, and James is starting to lose his characteristic spark. Can he find the strength to let the truth out.

Paperback ISBN: 9780702317828

 

 

Edge of the Silver Sea
Alex Mullarky

All 13-year-old Blair Zielinski wants is a way off the remote Scottish island her parents have dragged her to. Roscoe is home to thousands of deer, a couple of hundred people, a complete lack of phone signal, and some unusual violet-eyed creatures. Blair is miserable, until an otherworldly woman with antlers, one of the island's darkly magical fey folk, offers her an irresistible deal: complete three tasks and Blair's wish will be granted. As she unravels the island's secrets, Blair soon discovers that a fey bargain cannot be broken, and her wish has put everyone on Roscoe at risk. Can Blair find a way to save her family, and the place at the edge of the silver sea that she has come to call home?

Paperback ISBN: 9781782509172,  e-book

 

 

Proud Puppy
Holly Webb

Emmie loves her new puppy Loki, even if he does have a habit of hiding things and chewing her family's shoes. Then she overhears that her uncle and his partner want to make their wedding extra special, and she has the best idea - Loki can be the ringbearer! Unfortunately, everyone is worried that it is too risky to put that much responsibility on the young pup. Emmie knows Loki would be perfect for the wedding, but can she convince her family in time?

Paperback ISBN: 9781788957595

 

 

Non-Fiction

 

My History, My Gender, Me
Cassandra Corrigan
Gender diversity isn't a new thing! People all throughout history have identified in ways we would now call trans, non-binary, or any number of other terms beyond 'male' and 'female'. From Marinos the Monk in the 5th Century, all the way through to Marsha P. Johnson and the Stonewall Uprising in 1969, this illustrated guide takes children on a journey through the history of gender-nonconforming people who changed the world.

Hardback ISBN: 9781805014010. C305.3

 

 

A Year of Pride and Joy
Simon James Green

An uplifting and empowering anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary LGBTQIA+ voices, including BAFTA-winning actress Miriam Margolyes, Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley and NHS paediatrician and TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh.  

Hardback ISBN: 9781915569394. C306.76

 

 

Picture Books

 

Princess Pete
Zoey Allen

Pete is just like you. They like a LOT of different things - wearing red trousers and flowery dresses, playing with make-up and running outside in the mud. They like playing, reading, and imagining fantastical worlds filled with flying pegacorns and singing hedgehogs. Sometimes Pete wants to be a prince, and sometimes a princess. But whoever Pete wants to be, their family and friends love and accept them, just as they are.

Paperback ISBN: 9781529517576

 

 

The Perfect Match
Chris Becker

A football fairy tale, with a touching and inspiring ending - with an LGBTQ+ twist! Jack loves to hear the story of how his two dads met. It all begins when a football-mad boy is invited to play in a royal football match.

Paperback ISBN: 9781805138006 

 

 

Uncle Bobby's wedding
Sarah S. Brannen

Chloe loves, loves, LOVES her special uncle Bobby. So when she learns that Uncle Bobby is going to be getting married to his boyfriend Jamie she's not at all pleased. What if Uncle Bobby doesn't have time to play with Chloe anymore? But after spending a fun-filled day with Bobby and Jamie, she soon realises she's not losing an uncle, but gaining a whole new one.

Paperback ISBN: 9781444960945, Hardback ISBN: 9781444960938

 

 

One More Day until Pride
Peter Gareth

Join a group of friends preparing to celebrate Pride, learning about its positive messages and creating banners and costumes that reflect what they're passionate about. This is a beautiful, moving story that shows it's never too early to start celebrating love, acceptance and inclusion.

Paperback ISBN: 9780241632406

 

 

And Tango Makes Three
Justin Richardson
Based on a true story, this charming and heart-warming tale proves that all you need to make a family is love.

Paperback ISBN: 9781847381484