LGBTQIA+ Authors

'Twas the Night Before Pride

By: Joanna McClintick

Narrated by: Vikas Adam

Length: 7 minutes

Abridged: No

On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with the newest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself. This joyful homage to a day of... Read more

Ellie Engle Saves Herself

By: Leah Johnson

Narrated by: Rocky Anicette

Length: 6 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

From award-winning YA author Leah Johnson comes her middle grade debut: a laugh-until-you-cry, cry-until-you-laugh story about friendship, change, and the power we have to love ourselves. Ellie Engle doesn't stand out. Not at home, where she's alone with her pet fish since her dad moved away and her mom has to work around the clock . Not at the... Read more

Ladybird Stories for Pride

By: Ladybird

Narrated by: Joe Jameson, Muna Otaru, Am Stubberfield, Octav...

Length: 1 hour 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Brought to you by Ladybird.

A colourful collection of original stories celebrating Pride.

Pride is all about embracing you for being you! These five stories will show children how to bring the teaching of “love is love” into their everyday lives, at home and in the playground.

This collection acts as an introduction to the ideas behind the festival... Read more

How Lucky Am I?

By: Scott Hoying & Mark Hoying

Narrated by: Mark Hoying & Scott Hoying

Length: 9 minutes

Abridged: No

This program includes original music from Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying.

How Lucky Am I? offers an immersive audio experience, fully sound designed to enhance your enjoyment. Listen out for the sounds of dragonfly wings flapping and the hum of the pond. Sit back and and savor this incredible audiobook experience.

A lyrical and charming audiobook... Read more

It's Pride, Baby!

By: Allen R. Wells

Narrated by: Torian Brackett

Length: 3 minutes

Abridged: No

It's Pride, Baby! features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the sounds of fireworks and the celebrations of Pride!

A joyful audiobook debut that encourages kids to take pride in themselves and know that they are loved no matter what.

Just as the stars light the entire world—
You shine.

Join a queer... Read more

Just Shy of Ordinary

By: A. J. Sass

Narrated by: P.J. Morgan

Length: 7 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

In this heartfelt novel about family, friendship, and identity perfect for fans of The List of Things That Will Not Change and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan—especially when they start public school for the first time. ​
 
Thirteen-year-old Shai is an... Read more

Emma and the Love Spell

By: Meredith Ireland

Narrated by: MJ Lee

Length: 5 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents Emma and the Love Spell by Meredith Ireland, read by MJ Lee.

Witchlings meets The Parent Trap in this contemporary fantasy about a girl who tries to use her fickle witchy powers to keep her best friend (and secret crush!) from moving away.

Twelve-year-old, Korean American adoptee Emma Davidson has a problem. Two problems. Okay,... Read more

Don't Want to Be Your Monster

By: Deke Moulton

Narrated by: Davin Babulal & Noah Beemer

Length: 8 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

A 2024 Sydney Taylor Honor Book!

Two vampire brothers must set aside their differences to solve a series of murders in this humorous and delightfully spooky novel for young readers. For fans of Too Bright to See.

Adam and Victor are brothers who have the usual fights over the remote, which movie to watch and whether or not it's morally acceptable... Read more

Tegan and Sara: Junior High

By: Tegan Quin & Sara Quin

Narrated by: André Santana, Ferdelle Capistrano, Helen Laser...

Length: 3 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

From indie-pop twin-sister duo Tegan and Sara comes a contemporary middle-grade graphic audiobook narrated by the authors and a full cast. The program features original Tegan and Sara music and sound design throughout the program, and a bonus conversation with Tillie Walden, the illustrator of the graphic novel, discussing the process of... Read more

Matteo

By: Michael Leali

Narrated by: Mark Sanderlin, Ferdelle Capistrano, Gary Tiede...

Length: 6 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

A 2024 LAMBDA AWARD FINALIST""This enchanting, modern homage to Pinocchio reminds us anything is possible if we're true to ourselves."" —Cynthia Leitich Smith, award-winning author of Ancestor Approved and Sisters of the NeverseaEleven-year-old Matteo has never felt like one of the other boys. He’s sure that will change when he joins the Blue... Read more

The Beautiful Something Else

By: Ash Van Otterloo

Narrated by: Em Grosland

Length: 6 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Full of humor and heartbreak, this story about a nonbinary character navigating a binary world is perfect for fans of Alex Gino and Kyle Lukoff.It's exhausting trying to be the perfect daughter. Still, getting good grades without making any waves may be the only way to distract from the fact that Sparrow Malone's mother is on the verge of... Read more

Dear Mothman

By: Robin Gow

Narrated by: Dani Martineck

Length: 5 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

"A ­triumphant coming-of-age story about gender identity, strength, and friendship,as well as the different ways that people ­discover who they are."—School Library Journal, starred review
A moving middle-grade novel in verse, about a young trans boy dealing with the loss of his friend by writing to his favorite cryptid, Mothman
Halfway through... Read more

Nikhil Out Loud

By: Maulik Pancholy

Narrated by: Maulik Pancholy

Length: 6 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Lambda Literary Award Winner for LGBTQ+ Middle GradeFrom the acclaimed actor and Stonewall Honor–winning author of The Best at It, Maulik Pancholy, comes a new middle grade novel about a gay Indian American boy who learns the power of using his voice. For fans of Merci Suárez Changes Gears and Better Nate Than Ever.Thirteen-year-old Nikhil Shah... Read more

Small Town Pride

By: Phil Stamper

Narrated by: Vikas Adam

Length: 5 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

From acclaimed author Phil Stamper (The Gravity of Us and As Far as You’ll Take Me) comes a poignant coming-of-age, contemporary middle grade debut novel about finding your place, using your voice, and the true meaning of pride. Perfect for fans of Rick by Alex Gino and The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy.Jake is just starting to enjoy life as his... Read more

Camp - Queerfeldein führt auch ein Weg (Ungekürzte Lesung)

By: L.C. Rosen

Narrated by: Marian Funk

Length: 12 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Der sechzehnjährige Randy Kapplehoff freut sich schon sehr auf die Sommerferien in Camp Outland, einem Ferienlager für queere Teenager. Dort hat er seine besten Freunde kennengelernt. Dort stand er zum ersten Mal in einem Musical auf der Bühne. Und dort hat er sich in Hudson Aaronson-Lim verliebt. Allerdings steht Hudson nur auf maskuline... Read more

Ellen Outside the Lines

By: A. J. Sass

Narrated by: Emma Galvin

Length: 6 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

Rain Reign meets Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World in this heartfelt novel about a neurodivergent thirteen-year-old navigating changing friendships, a school trip, and expanding horizons.

Thirteen-year-old Ellen Katz feels most comfortable when her life is well planned out and people fit neatly into her predefined categories. She attends temple... Read more

Obie Is Man Enough

By: Schuyler Bailar

Narrated by: Schuyler Bailar

Length: 6 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

A coming-of-age story about transgender tween Obie, who didn't think being himself would cause such a splash. For fans of Alex Gino's George and Lisa Bunker's Felix Yz.

Obie knew his transition would have ripple effects. He has to leave his swim coach, his pool, and his best friends. But it’s time for Obie to find where he truly belongs.
 
As Obie... Read more