YA Novels Featuring LGBTQ+ Characters

The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth tells the story of Cameron Post, a young woman who is sent to a conversion therapy camp after being caught kissing another girl.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz follows the story of Aristotle Mendoza, a Mexican-American teenager who falls in love with Dante Quintana, a new student at his school.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a Spokane Indian teenager who leaves the reservation to attend an all-white high school.

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin is an urban fantasy novel that follows the story of five New Yorkers who are chosen to become the avatars of the city.

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston tells the story of Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son of the United States, who falls in love with Henry Fox, the Prince of Wales.

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken follows the story of Ruby Daly, a young woman who is one of the few survivors of a virus that has killed most of the world's children.

Looking for Alaska by John Green tells the story of Miles Halter, a young man who leaves his home in Florida to attend a boarding school in Alabama.

I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson tells the story of Noah and Jude, twin siblings who are separated after their parents' divorce.

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin is an urban fantasy novel that follows the story of five New Yorkers who are chosen to become the avatars of the city.

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken follows the story of Ruby Daly, a young woman who is one of the few survivors of a virus that has killed most of the world's children.

Looking for Alaska by John Green tells the story of Miles Halter, a young man who leaves his home in Florida to attend a boarding school in Alabama.

I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson tells the story of Noah and Jude, twin siblings who are separated after their parents' divorce.

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin is an urban fantasy novel that follows the story of five New Yorkers who are chosen to become the avatars of the city.

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken follows the story of Ruby Daly, a young woman who is one of the few survivors of a virus that has killed most of the world's children.

Looking for Alaska by John Green tells the story of Miles Halter, a young man who leaves his home in Florida to attend a boarding school in Alabama.