Every Heart a Doorway

by Seanan McGuire

At the heart of this novel is the idea that our true selves cannot always be fully experienced in the 'real' world. The teens who seek refuge at Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children have earlier slipped through portals to other worlds, ones where they feel complete.  The story follows them as they attempt to adapt back to 'normalcy'.

Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen

by Jazz Jennings

At the age of five, Jazz Jennings transitioned to life as a girl. This memoir shares her experiences along the way, both good and bad. Although still only a teenager, Jazz is a prominent campaigner for trans awareness.

What Does Consent Really Mean?

by Pete Wallis

After the sexual assault of a classmate, a group of teens talk about what consent really means. Told in graphic novel format, this book is a good starting point for discussions about sexual harassment, consent and healthy relationships. 

My Lovely Frankie

by Judith Clarke 

For teenaged Tom, joining the seminary to become a priest feels like a calling. When he meets Frankie, he realises that love for another person is the greatest calling of all. 

Leah on the Offbeat

by Becky Albertelli

Body image, confidence, bisexuality and relationships - sarcastic drummer Leah is grappling with it all.

Not Otherwise Specified

by Hannah Moskowitz

"Etta Sinclair is a girl with problems, but knowing who she is isn’t one of them."

Getting out of her privileged but complex life in Nebraska means dealing with nasty ex-friends, a discarded dance dream, a barely-controlled eating disorder, and complications that arise for others about her proud bisexuality. 

My Brother's Name is Jessica

by John Boyne

For introverted Sam Waver, older brother Jason has always been something of a hero. Kind, smart, athletic and popular with girls, Jason has always appeared to have it all. One night he tells his family that he has been struggling with a secret for some time.     

"What do you do when your brother says he's not your brother at all? That he thinks he's actually ... your sister?"