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Books for Teens w/ Gay and Lesbian Parents
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Between Mom and JoBetween Mom and Jo by Julie Anne Peters
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The main character, 14-year-old Nick, has two moms.
EarthshineEarthshine by Theresa Nelson
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Slim is an 11-year-old girl whose father is dying of AIDS. She lives with her dad and her dad's partner, Larry, in the book.
JackJack by A.M. Homes
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Jack deals with the fact his father is gay. Also made into a movie, but the book is better.
One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother DiesOne of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies by Sonya Sones
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15-year-old Ruby meets her long-lost gay father in this book.
Girl Goddess #9: Nine StoriesGirl Goddess #9: Nine Stories by Francesca Lia Block
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This is a collection of short stories. The one titled "Dragons in Manhattan" is about a young girl, Tuck, with two lesbian moms.
From The Notebooks Of Melanin SunFrom The Notebooks Of Melanin Sun by Jacqueline Woodson
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When Melanin is 13, he has to get used to the fact that his mom is not only in love with a woman, but with a white woman.
Box GirlBox Girl by Sarah Withrow
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13-year-old Gwen has a gay dad, and in this book she deals with some homophobia expressed by a friend, and other trials of 8th grade life.
Eagle KiteEagle Kite by Paula Fox
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Liam's father is dying of AIDS, and how he contracted the virus is being kept secret, but Liam suspects the truth.
Out of the ShadowsOut of the Shadows by Sue Hines
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Rowanna is 16 and her lesbian mom has recently died in this story.
If It Doesn't Kill You (Novel)If It Doesn't Kill You (Novel) by Margaret Bechard
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Ben is a freshman in high school when his father announces that he is gay and moves in with a partner.
EquinoxEquinox by Monte Killingsworth
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14-year-old Autumn learns that her mother is a lesbian and involved in a relationship with another woman in this novel.
Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the SilenceAm I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence
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This is a collection of short stories. One of them deals with a boy whose father's partner has just died.
Athletic Shorts; 6 Short StoriesAthletic Shorts; 6 Short Stories by Chris Crutcher
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This is another short story collection. The story titled "A Brief Moment in the Life of Angus Bethune" has to do with a boy who has gay parents. This was cut out of the movie version.
Out of the Ordinary: Essays on Growing Up with Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender ParentsOut of the Ordinary: Essays on Growing Up with Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Parents by Noelle Howey
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This is a collection of autobiographical essays from teens and adults with GLBT parents.
How It Feels to Have a Gay or Lesbian Parent: A Book by Kids for Kids of All AgesHow It Feels to Have a Gay or Lesbian Parent: A Book by Kids for Kids of All Ages by Judith Snow
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Collection of essays, mostly by teens whose parents divorced and then came out of the closet.
Coping When a Parent Is GayCoping When a Parent Is Gay by Deborah A. Miller
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This is a non-fiction book that might be helpful for teens whose parents have just recently come out of the closet.
Long Way HomeLong Way Home by Melissa Hart Romero
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This novel traces the experience of Veronica, whose dad sues for custody after learning her mom is a lesbian.
Alison, Who Went AwayAlison, Who Went Away by Vivian Vande Velde
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14-year-old Susan is dealing with a host of issues in this young adult novel, including a remote gay dad.
Unlived AffectionsUnlived Affections by George Shannon
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Willie is 18 when he discovers through some letters that his deceased father was gay.
Out Walked MelOut Walked Mel by Paula Boock
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17-year-old Mel comes to terms with her mother's homosexuality in this New Zealand novel.
Midnight Hour EncoresMidnight Hour Encores by Bruce Brooks
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Slight lesbian parenting theme.
Navigating the Darwin StraitsNavigating the Darwin Straits by Edith Forbes
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14-year-old Jordy has a lesbian mom in this book.
How I Fell in Love and Learned to Shoot Free ThrowsHow I Fell in Love and Learned to Shoot Free Throws by Jon Ripslinger
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One of the main characters, a teenage girl named Angel, has two lesbian moms.
The Last Exit to NormalThe Last Exit to Normal by Michael Harmon
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17-year-old Ben has a gay dad in this book.
Naomi and Ely's No Kiss ListNaomi and Ely's No Kiss List by Rachel Cohn
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One of the main characters, Ely, has two lesbian mothers.
The Way to SomewhereThe Way to Somewhere by Angie Day
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Taylor's dad comes out of the closet in this novel.
Singing the Dogstar BluesSinging the Dogstar Blues by Alison Goodman
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Interesting sci-fi novel about a girl with a lesbian mom.
The God BoxThe God Box by Alex Sanchez
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A very minor character towards the end of the book has two moms.
My Life Upside Down (Bite)My Life Upside Down (Bite) by Kate Tym
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16-year-old Chloe comes to terms with her mother's coming out of the closet
Donorboy: A NovelDonorboy: A Novel by Brendan Halpin
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After her mothers die in an accident, 14-year-old Rosalind goes to live with her sperm donor.
Faerie Wars (Faerie Wars, Book 1)Faerie Wars (Faerie Wars, Book 1) by Herbie Brennan
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The main character, Henry, has a lesbian mom. This is the first in a series of fantasy novels.
Girl, (Nearly) 16: Absolute Torture (Readers Circle)Girl, (Nearly) 16: Absolute Torture (Readers Circle) by Sue Limb
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16-year-old Jess finds out her dad is gay.
Gossip Girl #1: A Novel (Gossip Girl Series)Gossip Girl #1: A Novel (Gossip Girl Series) by Cecily Von Ziegesar
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One of the main characters has a gay dad. But I don't know for sure in which book this information is introduced.
Royally Jacked (Simon Romantic Comedies)Royally Jacked (Simon Romantic Comedies) by Niki Burnham
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15-year-old Valerie has a lesbian mother in this book, although I can't tell how positive a portrayal it is.
Crush (Orca Soundings)Crush (Orca Soundings) by Carrie Mac
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The main character does not have gay parents, but she does become a nanny for a lesbian couple.
Breaking UpBreaking Up by Norma Klein
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Ali's parents are divorced and her mom is a lesbian in this book. The plot mainly has to do with Ali's dad having a problem with her mom and her mom's partner.
Now That I KnowNow That I Know by Norma Klein
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13-year-old Nina realizes that her dad is gay. Many of Norma Klein's novels featured gay and lesbian parents or other characters.
Learning How to FallLearning How to Fall by Norma Klein
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17-year-old Dustin has a lesbian mother in another of Norma Klein's books.
Taking SidesTaking Sides by Norma Klein
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It is not explictly stated, but it would seem that 12-year-old Nell's mother is in a lesbian relationship in this Norma Klein novel.
Case Of The Missing Mother (Pride Pack, No 2)Case Of The Missing Mother (Pride Pack, No 2) by R. J. Hamilton
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Rebecca is 15 when one of her mothers disappears.