For LGBTQ+ folks, seeing people like us in the books we read can be a powerful reminder that we belong. 🏳️🌈
In honor of @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's #BannedBooksWeek, check out 7 of the most challenged LGBTQ+ books in recent years.
Read these books to show that LGBTQ+ stories matter! 🏳️🌈
![Quote from joint statement that reads, "While we don’t know the full terms of the agreement, we do know...that [it] puts political retribution over hospitals’ ethical and legal obligations to, and the well-being of, trans youth. Transgender young people deserve access to gender-affirming care."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6yedvymehprtsaiuinqclvvu/bafkreievaotejiw4rqflpdvzutwlnlyek6unp3mgscrzbxa5nzib7zbbc4)
![Photo of an amicus brief on white paper with black text. Quote from the brief is above in white words. Text reads, "[We] have a strong interest in robust and consistent application of nondiscrimination protections to ensure that children of LGBTQ+ parents and LGBTQ+ students can learn freely and equally in publicly funded educational settings. This includes when taxpayer dollars fund private schools to fulfill the state’s educational promises.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6yedvymehprtsaiuinqclvvu/bafkreibohgegjjx6zy4dozk36m24p5pu5r6wpsbcug6kugjnyza4unzby4)
![Annette Bening speaking at a podium. Quote from Bening reads, “As a well-meaning parent, I didn’t always know how to support my [trans son] who was just trying to live his truth. But you know what? I learned."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6yedvymehprtsaiuinqclvvu/bafkreicluhcetislm5eyh5325o222ngqqv4an74x243rwhetyltdtsug5u)
