Blogging From A to Z Challenge – Gay & Lesbian Characters in YA

Just like the middle grade list posted earlier today I wanted to focus on YA books with characters that identify as gay or lesbian. Not all the books will feature protagonists that identify as gay or lesbian, but as with each book list, I want to provide a wide range of titles and experiences.

1. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
2. As the Crow Flies by Melanie Gillman
3. Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
4. Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert
5. Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel by Sara Farizan
6. The Summer of Jordi Perez by Amy Spalding
7. Gabi, A Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero
8. Picture Us In the Light by Kelly Loy Gilbert
9. I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
10. The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
11. Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
12. Money Boy by Paul Yee

I’m spending the month of April promoting diversity in children and young adult literature as part of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. Stop by every day for a new list of titles! Also, check out other bloggers who are participating by heading over at the Blogging From A to Z website!