There are so many wonderful queer books out there for individuals to access, to list them all would be impossible. But here are multiple databases, lists, and resources for accessing books. As well, have a look at our trans book list, which contains a multitude of books on different topics.
Penguin House Ultimate list of LGBTQIA+ Books
40 LGBTQ-Friendly Picture Books for Ages 0-5
32 Young Adult Books to Celebrate Pride Month
Good Reads List of Queer books, sorted by topic
Autostraddles’s top 55 queer books of 2019
Queer Books for teens, with multiple filters for characters (sexuality, disabilities, etc)
The University of Lethbridge PRIDE Centre has a library database dedicated to books about queer culture and experiences. In this database you can find a variety of books ranging from nonfiction to fiction and everything in between. To view their PRIDE library click here.
To check out a list of good academic databases with scholarly articles surrounding queer topics click here.
If you’re looking for some good reads with a trans specific focus, check out our cultivated Trans Book List from the Trans Resource Guide here!
Looking to navigate sexuality and sexual health? Click on our “sexuality” tab on our book list here!
Are nonfiction books about queer history more your style? Check out a fun list of good books here.
Do you prefer blogs and websites? Check out a list of the top 100 LGBTQ+ blogs and websites here.
There is tons of awesome queer creators and content online. Here is a list of some of our favourite queer short films, documentaries, and YouTube videos for when you want to sit back, eat some popcorn, and indulge in queer culture!