Each year the American Library Association's Rainbow Roundtable presents the Stonewall Book Awards to "English-language works of exceptional merit for children or teens relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience." Here are this year's winners. There's a great variety here that should have something for every reader!
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Of all the kids in Violet's class, only one leaves her speechless: Mira, the girl with the cheery laugh who races like the wind, and as Valentine's Day approaches, shy Violet musters the courage to tell Mira just how special she is. |
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In the key of us
by Mariama Lockington Stonewall Book Awards – Children’s Literature Honor Brought together during summer music camp where they are the only two Black girls, Andi and Zora slowly begin to connect and soon come to realize what has been missing from their lives--each other. |
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This tribute to an Indigenous Hawaiian legend, and based on the Academy Award-contending short film, brings to life the story of four 19th century Mahu who shared their gifts of science and healing with the people of Waikiki before disappearing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. |
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Stonewall Book Awards – Children’s Literature Honor Riley meets two classmates and their growing friendship helps spark a journey of self-discovery within herself. |
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An inspirational picture book memoir that follows Rob Kearney's journey to becoming the first openly gay strongman competitor, proud to wear rainbow colors. |
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When the angels left the old country by Sacha Lamb Stonewall Book Awards – Young Adult Literature Award Uriel, an angel, and Little Ash, a demon, set out on a voyage to America from their shtetl, to find Essie, an emigrant who left in search for a better life, and encounter daunting challenges as they come across individuals in need of their assistance and navigate their new surroundings |
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I kissed Shara Wheeler : a novel by Casey McQuiston Stonewall Book Awards – Young Adult Literature Honor When her rival, prom queen Shara Wheeler, kisses her and disappears, leaving behind cryptic notes, Chloe Green hunts for answers and discovers there is more to this small town than she thought--and maybe more to Shara, as well. |
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When his best friend announces he is moving, Harrison gives him a send-off ̉la Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and as they do things they've been scared to do, they learn the scariest thing is saying goodbye to someone you love. |
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Man o' war
by Cory McCarthy Stonewall Book Awards – Young Adult Literature Honor |
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The summer of bitter and sweet
by Jen Ferguson Stonewall Book Awards – Young Adult Literature Honor |