Read the Rainbow: Middle Grade Edition
Every single reader deserves a book where they can see a reflection of themselves, regardless of race, sexuality, creed and many other factors. While some take their time, many kids and tweens discover their sexuality and gender identity early on. Although we can always use more, books about queer kids and tweens are published more frequently than in years past. Below are eight recent novels for middle graders where the main character is queer. The final three books on this list are about transgender individuals.