Books
Adult Fiction
- Amplitudes: Stories of Queer and Trans Futurity edited by Lee Mandelo
- The Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley
- Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera
- Ordinary Love by Marie Rutkoski
- On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
- The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters
- Prudence by David Treuer
- When Katie Met Cassidy by Camille Perri
Adult Nonfiction
- Gay Science: The Totally Scientific Examination of LGBTQ+ Culture, Myths, and Stereotypes
by Rob Anderson - Untamed by Glennon Doyle
- The LGBTQ+ history book by Dorling Kindersley
- No Place Like Home: Lessons in Activism by C. J. Janovy
- Queer Enlightenments: A Hidden History of Lovers, Lawbreakers, and Homemakers by Anthony Delaney
- Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde
- She’s Not There by Jennifer Finney Boylan
- Wow, No Thank You by Samantha Irby
- Tomorrow Will Be Different by Sarah McBride
- More nonfiction
Young Adult Fiction
- Boys Run the Riot series by Keito Gaku
- Almost Flying by Jake Maia Arlow
- The Girl from the Sea: A Graphic Novel by Molly Knox Ostertag
- All that’s Left in the World by Erik J. Brown
- Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
- Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
Young Nonfiction
- Continuum by Chella Man
- The New Queer Conscience by Adam Eli
- Out! How to be Your Authentic Self by Miles McKenna
- Gender Explorers by Juno Roche
- No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves by Lee Wind
- The Pride Guide by Jo Langford
- Queer Cheer: Activities, Advice and Affirmations for LGBTQ+ Teens by Eric Rosswood
- A Quick and Easy Guide to Coming Out by Kristin Russo
Manhattan Area Resources
- Equality Kansas aims to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity through education, public policy advocacy, and political action.
- Flint Hills Human Rights Project supports the lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender members of the Flint Hills community.
- The Little Apple Pride Parade was launched in 2010 so that the LGBTQ Community and Allies could show support and pride for themselves and the people they care about.
- LGBTQ Foundation of Kansas Provides education on LGBTQIA+ issues, works with organizations and individuals to help bring resources to Kansas communities, and assist community members in using their skills to help each other.
- Trans Lawrence Coalition A volunteer organization dedicated to supporting trans individuals in the Lawrence community. Providing social events, updates on political impacts, and helpful resources
National Resources
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): The ACLU works to extend rights to segments of our population that have traditionally been denied their rights, including people of color; women; lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people; and people with disabilities.
- Family Equality‘s mission is to advance legal and lived equality for LGBTQ families, and for those who wish to form them, through building community, changing hearts and minds, and driving policy change.
- GLBT Historical Society: The GLBT Historical Society collects, preserves, exhibits and makes accessible to the public materials and knowledge to support and promote understanding of LGBTQ history, culture and arts in all their diversity.
- GMLA: Health professionals advancing LGBTQ equality. Find a Queer-friendly doctor on their website.
- Human Rights Campaign provides information and advice on a range of topics, including state scorecards, laws & legislation, Corporate Equality Index, and ways to get involved.
- It Gets Better: A nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe.
- Lambda Legal: Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving a full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
- The National Center for Lesbian Rights: A non-profit, public interest law firm that advocates for equitable public policies affecting the LGBTQ community, provides free legal assistance to LGBTQ clients and their legal advocates, and conducts community education on LGBTQ legal issues.
- PFLAG is the first and largest organization for LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies.
- The Trevor Project has counselors available 24/7 and FAQs.
