Books & Audiobooks
Header art by Hazel Newlevant
Pride Month is a great time to explore books created by and featuring characters from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. It is also a great time to learn about queer history and support authors and artists sharing their stories! Graphic novels and comics provide diverse visual representations of 2SLGBTQIA+ characters and experiences. They are a fun, engaging way for readers of all ages to learn about new topics and see themselves represented in the stories they are reading.
Here are some great non-fiction graphic novels highlighting the experiences, resistance, and resilience of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Queer and How We Got Here: A (Personal) History
by Hazel Newlevant
Queer and How We Got Here: A (Personal) History blends memoir and history to explore the evolution of queer identities, communities, and resistance. With its conversational tone, humorous anecdotes, and thoughtful reflections on personal and historical experiences, the narrative weaves together an accessible and enjoyable introduction to 2SLGBTQIA+ history in Western cultures.
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Trans History, From Ancient Times to the Present Day: A Graphic Novel
by Alex L. Combs
This book explores what it means to be trans and how trans identity and gender nonconformity have evolved across time and different cultures. Illustrated profiles of historical figures, conversations with modern activists and scholars, and consideration of social and political context combine to explore what it means to be trans.
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Rethinking Gender: An Illustrated Exploration
by Louie Läuger
Rethinking Gender: An Illustrated Exploration is an informative and engaging journey through figuring out what gender means. Capturing diverse experiences, historical context, and discourse, this book is a tool for self exploration, learning, and building empathy that includes diverse expressions, experiences, and intersectional identities.
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