LGBTQIA+ Authors

The Otherwoods

By:

Justine Pucella Winans

Narrated by:

Jamie K. Brown

Length:

7 hours 31 minutes

Abridged:

No

Bloomsbury presents The Otherwoods by Justine Pucella Winans, read by Jamie K. Brown.

A Stonewall Honor Winner
Indie Next Pick
PW Best Book of the Year
Booklist Editor’s Pick

The Otherwoods is calling. And it won’t be ignored.

Some would call River Rydell a ‘chosen one’: born with the ability to see monsters and travel to a terrifying spirit world... Read more about The Otherwoods

Ollie In Between

By:

Jess Callans

Narrated by:

Vico Ortiz

Length:

8 hours 33 minutes

Abridged:

No

As endearing as it is humorous, this debut middle grade novel by Jess Callans is a tender, queer coming of age story about the courage it takes to find your own voice and choosing to just be.  Puberty, AKA the ultimate biological predator, is driving a wedge between soon-to-be 13 year old Ollie Thompson and their lifelong friends.... Read more about Ollie In Between

Ellen Outside the Lines

By:

A. J. Sass

Narrated by:

Emma Galvin

Length:

6 hours 49 minutes

Abridged:

No

Rain Reign meets Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World in this heartfelt novel about a neurodivergent thirteen-year-old navigating changing friendships, a school trip, and expanding horizons.

Thirteen-year-old Ellen Katz feels most comfortable when her life is well planned out and people fit neatly into her predefined categories. She attends... Read more about Ellen Outside the Lines

Ladybird Stories for Pride

By:

Ladybird

Narrated by:

Joe Jameson, Muna Otaru, Am Stubberfield, Octav...

Length:

1 hour 40 minutes

Abridged:

No

Brought to you by Ladybird.

A colourful collection of original stories celebrating Pride.

Pride is all about embracing you for being you! These five stories will show children how to bring the teaching of “love is love” into their everyday lives, at home and in the playground.

This collection acts as an introduction to the ideas behind the festival... Read more about Ladybird Stories for Pride

Obie Is Man Enough

By:

Schuyler Bailar

Narrated by:

Schuyler Bailar

Length:

6 hours 54 minutes

Abridged:

No

A coming-of-age story about transgender tween Obie, who didn't think being himself would cause such a splash. For fans of Alex Gino's George and Lisa Bunker's Felix Yz.

Obie knew his transition would have ripple effects. He has to leave his swim coach, his pool, and his best friends. But it’s time for Obie to find where he truly belongs.
 
As... Read more about Obie Is Man Enough

Just Shy of Ordinary

By:

A. J. Sass

Narrated by:

P.J. Morgan

Length:

7 hours 27 minutes

Abridged:

No

In this heartfelt novel about family, friendship, and identity perfect for fans of The List of Things That Will Not Change and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan—especially when they start public school for the first time. ​
 
Thirteen-year-old... Read more about Just Shy of Ordinary

Randy Rainbow and the Marvelously Magical Pink Glasses

By:

Randy Rainbow

Narrated by:

Randy Rainbow

Length:

13 minutes

Abridged:

No

Randy Rainbow is uniquely himself. He loves painting his nails and listening to old Broadway albums.

But when some kids at school tease Randy for being who he is, he goes to his beloved granny for a solution. And she has just the thing: a pair of sparkly pink glasses.

The moment Randy puts the glasses on, the drab world around him turns... Read more about Randy Rainbow and the Marvelously Magical Pink Glasses

The Beautiful Something Else

By:

Ash Van Otterloo

Narrated by:

Em Grosland

Length:

6 hours 7 minutes

Abridged:

No

Full of humor and heartbreak, this story about a nonbinary character navigating a binary world is perfect for fans of Alex Gino and Kyle Lukoff.It's exhausting trying to be the perfect daughter. Still, getting good grades without making any waves may be the only way to distract from the fact that Sparrow Malone's mother is on the verge of... Read more about The Beautiful Something Else

Emma and the Love Spell

By:

Meredith Ireland

Narrated by:

MJ Lee

Length:

5 hours 17 minutes

Abridged:

No

Bloomsbury presents Emma and the Love Spell by Meredith Ireland, read by MJ Lee.

Witchlings meets The Parent Trap in this contemporary fantasy about a girl who tries to use her fickle witchy powers to keep her best friend (and secret crush!) from moving away.

Twelve-year-old, Korean American adoptee Emma Davidson has a problem. Two problems. Okay,... Read more about Emma and the Love Spell

Dear Mothman

By:

Robin Gow

Narrated by:

Dani Martineck

Length:

5 hours 3 minutes

Abridged:

No

"A ­triumphant coming-of-age story about gender identity, strength, and friendship,as well as the different ways that people ­discover who they are."—School Library Journal, starred review
A moving middle-grade novel in verse, about a young trans boy dealing with the loss of his friend by writing to his favorite cryptid, Mothman
Halfway through... Read more about Dear Mothman

The Flicker

By:

H.E. Edgmon

Narrated by:

Kyla Garcia & Suzy Jackson

Length:

6 hours 27 minutes

Abridged:

No

ONE YEAR AGO, A SOLAR FLARE SCORCHED THE EARTH AND DESTROYED LIFE AS WE KNOW IT.

With their parents gone and their supplies running low, grieving stepsiblings Millie and Rose leave home with their infant half-brother in search of Millie’s grandma, a Seminole elder—who Millie knows in her gut is still alive, even if Rose isn’t so sure. Along the... Read more about The Flicker

Small Town Pride

By:

Phil Stamper

Narrated by:

Vikas Adam

Length:

5 hours 29 minutes

Abridged:

No

From acclaimed author Phil Stamper (The Gravity of Us and As Far as You’ll Take Me) comes a poignant coming-of-age, contemporary middle grade debut novel about finding your place, using your voice, and the true meaning of pride. Perfect for fans of Rick by Alex Gino and The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy.Jake is just starting to enjoy life... Read more about Small Town Pride

Wishbone

By:

Justine Pucella Winans

Narrated by:

Sam Krochmal

Length:

7 hours 43 minutes

Abridged:

No

Bloomsbury presents Wishbone by Justine Pucella Winans, read by Sam Krochmal

Coraline meets Ghost Squad in this terrifying story about what happens when you aren't careful what you wish for.

Ollie Di Costa wishes things could be different.

He wishes the bullies at school would leave him alone. He wishes his parents would stop fighting. He wishes... Read more about Wishbone

Tegan and Sara: Junior High

By:

Tegan Quin & Sara Quin

Narrated by:

André Santana, Ferdelle Capistrano, Helen Laser...

Length:

3 hours 4 minutes

Abridged:

No

From indie-pop twin-sister duo Tegan and Sara comes a contemporary middle-grade graphic audiobook narrated by the authors and a full cast. The program features original Tegan and Sara music and sound design throughout the program, and a bonus conversation with Tillie Walden, the illustrator of the graphic novel, discussing the process of... Read more about Tegan and Sara: Junior High

Don't Want to Be Your Monster

By:

Deke Moulton

Narrated by:

Davin Babulal & Noah Beemer

Length:

8 hours 3 minutes

Abridged:

No

A 2024 Sydney Taylor Honor Book!

Two vampire brothers must set aside their differences to solve a series of murders in this humorous and delightfully spooky novel for young readers. For fans of Too Bright to See.

Adam and Victor are brothers who have the usual fights over the remote, which movie to watch and whether or not it's morally acceptable... Read more about Don't Want to Be Your Monster

Middletown

By:

Sarah Moon

Narrated by:

Hope Newhouse

Length:

5 hours 54 minutes

Abridged:

No

Thirteen-year-old Eli likes baggy clothes, baseball caps, and one girl in particular. Her seventeen-year-old sister Anna is more traditionally feminine; she loves boys and staying out late. They are sisters, and they are also the only family each can count on. Their dad has long been out of the picture, and their mom lives at the mercy of her... Read more about Middletown

Love at Second Sight

By:

F.T. Lukens

Narrated by:

Kevin R. Free

Length:

11 hours 21 minutes

Abridged:

No

A clairvoyant and a werewolf must work together to solve a mystery at the heart of their school. A perfect LGBT+ romantic fantasy for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Margaret Rogerson and Legends and Lattes!
​
Cam is planning to fly under the radar at his new school, which should be easy as a human among kids with super-cool paranormal powers. But after... Read more about Love at Second Sight

It's Pride, Baby!

By:

Allen R. Wells

Narrated by:

Torian Brackett

Length:

3 minutes

Abridged:

No

It's Pride, Baby! features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the sounds of fireworks and the celebrations of Pride!

A joyful audiobook debut that encourages kids to take pride in themselves and know that they are loved no matter what.

Just as the stars light the entire world—
You shine.

Join a queer... Read more about It's Pride, Baby!

My Brother's Name is Jessica

By:

John Boyne

Narrated by:

Joe Jameson

Length:

5 hours 25 minutes

Abridged:

No

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of My Brother's Name is Jessica written by John Boyne, read by Joe Jameson.

Sam Waver's life has always been pretty quiet. A bit of a loner, he struggles to make friends, and his busy parents often make him feel invisible. Luckily for Sam, his older brother, Jason, has always been there for him. Sam idolises... Read more about My Brother's Name is Jessica

Matteo

By:

Michael Leali

Narrated by:

Mark Sanderlin, Ferdelle Capistrano, Gary Tiede...

Length:

6 hours 34 minutes

Abridged:

No

A 2024 LAMBDA AWARD FINALIST""This enchanting, modern homage to Pinocchio reminds us anything is possible if we're true to ourselves."" —Cynthia Leitich Smith, award-winning author of Ancestor Approved and Sisters of the NeverseaEleven-year-old Matteo has never felt like one of the other boys. He’s sure that will change when he joins the Blue... Read more about Matteo

Nikhil Out Loud

By:

Maulik Pancholy

Narrated by:

Maulik Pancholy

Length:

6 hours 11 minutes

Abridged:

No

Lambda Literary Award Winner for LGBTQ+ Middle GradeFrom the acclaimed actor and Stonewall Honor–winning author of The Best at It, Maulik Pancholy, comes a new middle grade novel about a gay Indian American boy who learns the power of using his voice. For fans of Merci Suárez Changes Gears and Better Nate Than Ever.Thirteen-year-old Nikhil Shah... Read more about Nikhil Out Loud

Nightmares in Paradise

By:

Aden Polydoros

Narrated by:

Mark Sanderlin

Length:

5 hours 30 minutes

Abridged:

No

Zach Darlington saved the world and hardly anyone knows about it.

Aside from his best friend, Sandra; his annoying little sister, Naomi; and his friend Ash (who, by the way, is the King of Demons). Somehow, they’ve all managed to keep last summer’s fights against the Behemoth, the Leviathan, and the evil Knights of Apocalypse cult a secret for... Read more about Nightmares in Paradise

Songbird in the Light

By:

Billy Porter

Length:

TBA

Abridged:

No

From beloved Broadway icon Billy Porter, rising-star author Chris Clarkson, and award-winning illustrator Charly Palmer comes a beautiful picture book about the power of finding your voice.

Mama says her little boy is a songbird with a voice bigger than his whole body. But at school, his classmates make fun of the way he walks and the way he... Read more about Songbird in the Light

Bury Your Friends

By:

Benjamin Dean

Narrated by:

Joshua Riley

Length:

11 hours 34 minutes

Abridged:

No

From bestselling and award-winning author Benjamin Dean comes a dark, decadent and deadly YA thriller following the perfectly privileged lives of spoilt rich kids and the messy, murderous things they'll do to get what they want. For fans of How to Die Famous, One of Us is Lying and Five Survive.

Ten friends. One night. A classy celebration. A... Read more about Bury Your Friends