Fiction can be a great medium for understanding and empathy. Below is a list of books for students who want to educate themselves about LGBT experiences.
Simon vs. the Homo Sapien Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
One Man Guy by Michael Barakiva
I Am J by Cris Beam
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth
Annie on my Mind by Nancy Garden
The Price of Salt (Carol) by Patricia Highsmith
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan
Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Not Otherwise Specified by Hannah Moskowitz
Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera
Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith
Far From You by Tess Sharpe
Golden Boy by Abigail Tarttelin
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Parrotfish by Ellen Wittlinger