All Boys Aren’t Blue
AUTHOR: George M. Johnson
PUBLISHER: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux (BYR), an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group (2020)
ISBN: 9780374312718
AGES: 12 and up
Award-winning author and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson explores their early life in a series of personal essays covering topics like gender identity, toxic masculinity, consent, and Black joy.
2024 Listings
Hey, Mary!
Andrew Wheeler. Rye Hickman, illustrator. Oni Press, Apr. 2025. ISBN 9781637156384
From creators Andrew Wheeler and Rye Hickman comes a heartfelt look at the intersection of religion and queer identity as one teen asks the question: Is it possible to be both Catholic and gay? Ages 12 and up
Jacob's Missing Book
Sarah and Ian Hoffman. Chris Case, illustrator. APA / Magination Press, Sept. ISBN 9781433844584
Jacob—the star of one of the most banned books of the decade—is back in Jacob's Missing Book, a kid-friendly story about book banning, censorship, and LGBTQ+ rights. Ages 3-8
Just Like Queen Esther
Kerry Olitzky and Ari Moffic. Rena Yehuda Newman, illustrator. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Jan. 2025. ISBN 9781805013068
Atara learns that you don't need a costume to express who you really are in this book for Jewish trans children about the holiday of Purim, Queen Esther, and revealing one's true identity to others. Ages 3-8
This article was first published on October 18, 2024, and updated on October 17, 2025 to include new listings.
