May 17th is IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ discrimination. This is an important day to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community, both local and international, but at Readings we want to ensure that minority voices are heard all year round. We have several collections of wonderful queer books across ages and genres that we keep up to date with the latest new releases, so if you want to read and amplify LGBTQIA+ stories, that's always a great place to start!

Below is a quick guide to our recommended collections, and you can also checkout our blog for more great queer books to discover.

New & favourite LGBTQIA+ fiction

From groundbreaking classics to the latest new releases, these emotional, smart and funny reads explore and celebrate the queer experience.

LGBTQIA+ history, culture & memoir

From heartfelt memoirs to insightful cultural analysis, these books explore the queer experience, past and present.

Trans, non-binary & gender diverse writers

Read and amplify diverse voices with this collection of fiction and nonfiction exploring the full gender spectrum.

LGBTQIA+ books for teens

Explore imaginative, heartfelt and diverse fiction for young adults.

Middle fiction with LGBTQIA+ representation

From the excitment of a first crush, to rainbow families, to stories of kids exploring and understanding their own gender, these books provide important representation for young readers.

Puberty, consent, sex & growing up

Help the young people in your life navigate puberty, identity and growing up with these thoughtful, approachable resources.

LGBTQIA+ books for kids

So that all families can find books that resonate for them or their communitiy, we’ve curated a range of picture books that represent and celebrate rainbow families!