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    A teen browsing an informative LGBTQ+ book in the library. 27 informative books for LGBTQ+ kids — and their parents! — for the coming out process and beyond
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    A teen browsing an informative LGBTQ+ book in the library. 27 informative books for LGBTQ+ kids — and their parents! — for the coming out process and beyond
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    A teen browsing an informative LGBTQ+ book in the library. 27 informative books for LGBTQ+ kids — and their parents! — for the coming out process and beyond
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    May 1, 2023
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Education

27 informative books for LGBTQ+ kids — and their parents! — for the coming out process and beyond

By Joanna Eng June 15, 2023

When kids, teens, and young adults identify as gay, queer, bisexual, trans or nonbinary, family support is the single most important thing they need to thrive. But often parents and kids will…

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