LGBTQ - Nonfiction

This list has been created by a Library Assistant at Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL) and encompasses *most* of the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus other identitites such as, intersex, asexual, aromantic, demisexual, demiromantic, nonbinary, genderqueer, and more) titles categorized under "Nonfiction" and "Biography" in the WCPL collection as of March 11, 2025.
 

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1. Couplets: a love story

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Author:
Millner, Maggie, 1991-
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Cary Regional - Adult Non-Fiction has 2
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Eva H. Perry Regional - Adult Non-Fiction
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Leesville Community - Adult Non-Fiction
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Description:
"A dazzling, genre-bending debut about one woman's coming-out, coming-of-age, and coming undone"--

2. Out!: a parent's guide to supporting your LGBTQ+ kid through coming out and beyond

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Author:
Sovec, John
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Green Road Community - Parenting
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Leesville Community - Parenting
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Middlecreek Community - Parenting
306.76 SOVEC
Description:
"Coming out is one of the trickiest moments for families and this essential coming out parenting guide is here to help. With loads of helpful information about a wide range of orientations, cultures, effective communication strategies and stories from families who have been there throughout, this guide is your go-to for you and your family"--

3. Parenting your LGBTQ+ teen: a guide to supporting, empowering, and connecting with your child

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Author:
Sadac, Allan
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East Regional - Parenting
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"Raise your LGBTQ+ teen with compassion and confidence ... Parenting teens can be a nerve-wracking experience, and raising an LGBTQ+ teen can present even more questions. This book is filled with guidance, exercises, and inspiration to help you create a nurturing and affirming environment for your teen. You'll discover how to tackle common parenting issues, learn about the LGBTQ+ experience, and gain the confidence and tools to support and empower...

4. Family of origin, family of choice: stories of queer Christians

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Author:
Hays, Katie, 1969-
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Eva H. Perry Regional - Adult Non-Fiction
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Middlecreek Community - Adult Non-Fiction
248.8 HAYS
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"A collection of first-person narratives from LGBTQ+ Christians about navigating their family relationships after coming out"--

5. Unconditional: a guide to loving and supporting your LGBTQ child

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Author:
Eriksen, Telaina
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306.766 ERIKS
East Regional - Adult Non-Fiction
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Holly Springs Community - Adult Non-Fiction
306.766 ERIKS
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Parents of a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning child often search for ways to help their LGBTQ child navigate through a world that isn't always welcoming. Eriksen, the mother of a gay daughter, explains what she and her husband have learned through experience. She covers the science on gender and sexuality and offers advice on how to help a transgender child through the various stages of development, deal with everyday problems, and...