From the Library 

In recognition of  IDAHOBIT Day - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia, Library staff created a display of new LGBTQI+ books available in the library.  We look forward to sharing these titles with you and to hear of any other books you would like to see added to the collection.

The Henna Wars 

Nishat and Flavia are rivals at school, but Nishat can't help the secret crush burning in her heart - even though her parents disapprove of the fact she likes girls. Can she possibly find her happy ever after? A heart-warming YA love story for fans of Becky Albertalli (Love Simon).

Darius The Great Deserves Better

Darius Kellner has everything he thought he wanted--a new boyfriend, a new internship, and a spot on the soccer team--but growing up makes him question everything.

Kindred 12 Queer Love OzYA Stories

What does it mean to be queer? What does it mean to be human? In this powerful #LoveOzYA collection, twelve of Australia's finest writers from the LGBTQ+ community explore the stories of family, friends, lovers and strangers – the connections that form us. This inclusive and intersectional OwnVoices anthology for teen readers features work from writers of diverse genders, sexualities and identities, including writers who identify as First Nations, people of colour or disabled.

Finding Nevo

Meet Nevo: girl, boy, he, she, him, her, they, them, daughter, son, teacher, student, friend, gay, bi, lesbian, trans, homo, Jew, dyke, masculine, feminine, androgynous, queer. Nevo was not born in the wrong body. Nevo just wants everyone to catch up with all that Nevo is. Personal, political and passionate, Finding Nevo is an autobiography about gender and everything that comes with it.

Heartstopper

Heartstopper tells the story of Nick and Charlie, two British teens at an all-boys grammar school. Charlie, a high-strung, openly gay overthinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, one day are made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn’t think he has a chance.  A wonderfully presented graphic novel series soon to be made into a Netflix TV show.

Love, Creekwood

A gorgeously romantic new novella set in the world and featuring the characters of the bestselling and beloved Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Love, Simon)

It's been more than a year since Simon and Blue turned their anonymous online flirtation into an IRL relationship, and just a few months since Abby and Leah's unforgettable night at senior prom. Now the Creekwood High crew are first years at different colleges, navigating friendship and romance the way their story began - on email.