Welcome to the PFLAG Broomfield Lending Library. Thanks to a generous contribution from Second Star to the Right Bookstore, we have been able to start our very own LGBTQ collection of books to be lent out to the community. 

Ground Rules:

  • Only one book can be lent out a time. 
  • Books are lent out for two weeks at a time.
  • At the end of two weeks, if no one is on the list for that book, you may take it out for a second two week time period.
  • Please email me (chris@pflagbroomfield.org) and I will have the book delivered to your front door. 
  • When the book is due, please email me (chris@pflagbroomfield.org) and I will pick it up from your front door.

Donations:
If you are interested in giving a donation to specifically be used on purchasing more LGBTQ books for our Lending Library, please donate here – https://pflagbroomfield.square.site/ – and add a note in the “What is Your Mailing Address” text box! Thank You!


The Little Book of Pride
by Lewis Laney

Description

What began as a protest for gay rights following the Stonewall riots of 1969 in New York has grown to become a global celebration of LGBTQ culture. In the 50-odd years since the original protest, and what is now widely accepted to be the first Pride march—Christopher Street Liberation Day, 1970—Pride events are now attended by millions each year, celebrating how far we’ve come, recognizing where we have to go, and highlighting important causes in the queer community.

The Little Book of Pride proves that size definitely doesn’t matter by squeezing everything you need to know about Pride into 144 pages. Inside, you will find the history, the key people involved, the best Pride events around the world, inspirational quotes from famous queers, Pride facts, and a fun Pride survival guide.


A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities
by Mady G & Jules Zuckerberg 


Description

A great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys In this quick and easy guide to queer and trans identities, cartoonists Mady G and JR Zuckerberg guide you through the basics of the LGBT+ world.

Covering essential topics like sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and navigating relationships, this guide explains the spectrum of human experience through informative comics, interviews, worksheets, and imaginative examples. A great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys. And don’t miss A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns by Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan Jimerson


Lily and Dunkin
by Donna Gephart

Lily and Dunkin
by Donna Gephart

Description
Lily, a transgender girl, and Dunkin, a boy dealing with bipolar disorder. Their powerful journey, perfect for fans of Wonder, will shred your heart, then stitch it back together with kindness, humor, bravery, and love. Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you’re in the eighth grade.

Dunkin Dorfman, birth name Norbert Dorfman, is dealing with bipolar disorder and has just moved from the New Jersey town he’s called home for the past thirteen years. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse. 

One summer morning, Lily Jo McGrother meets Dunkin Dorfman, and their lives forever change.


Juliet Takes A Breath
by Gabby Rivera

Juliet Takes A Breath
by Gabby Rivera

Description
Juliet Milagros Palante is a self-proclaimed closeted Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. Only, she’s not so closeted anymore. Not after coming out to her family the night before flying to Portland, Oregon, to intern with her favorite feminist writer–what’s sure to be a life-changing experience. And when Juliet’s coming out crashes and burns, she’s not sure her mom will ever speak to her again. But Juliet has a plan–sort of.

Her internship with legendary author Harlowe Brisbane, the ultimate authority on feminism, women’s bodies, and other gay-sounding stuff, is sure to help her figure out this whole “Puerto Rican lesbian” thing. Except Harlowe’s white. And not from the Bronx. And she definitely doesn’t have all the answers…

In a summer bursting with queer brown dance parties, a sexy fling with a motorcycling librarian, and intense explorations of race and identity, Juliet learns what it means to come out–to the world, to her family, to herself.


The Times I knew I Was Gay
by Eleanor Crewes

The Times I knew I Was Gay
by Eleanor Crewes

Description
Ellie always had questions about who she was and how she fit in. As a girl, she wore black, obsessed over Willow in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and found dating boys much more confusing than many of her friends did. As she grew older, so did her fears and a deep sense of unbelonging. From her first communion to her first girlfriend via a swathe of self-denial, awkward encounters, and everyday courage, Ellie tells her story through gorgeous illustrations—a fresh and funny self-portrait of a young woman becoming herself.

The Times I Knew I Was Gay reminds us that people sometimes come out not just once, but again and again; that identity is not necessarily about falling in love with others, but about coming to terms with oneself. Full of vitality and humor, it will ring true for anyone who has taken the time to discover who they truly are.


Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens
by Kathy Belge & Marke Bieschke

Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens
by Kathy Belge & Marke Bieschke

Teen life is hard enough, but for teens who are LGBTQ, it can be even harder. 

When do you decide to come out? Will your friends accept you? And how do you meet people to date? Queer is a humorous, engaging, and honest guide that helps LGBTQ teens come out to friends and family, navigate their social life, figure out if a crush is also queer, and challenge bigotry and homophobia. Personal stories from the authors and sidebars on queer history provide relatable context. This completely revised and updated edition is a must-read for any teen who thinks they might be queer or knows someone who is.

“A delightful collection of trustworthy and accurate information that tweens and teens need today, all told in a sort of quirky, sometimes goofy, and always approachable tone…a fun, easy to read, and occasionally hilarious guide that should be available on a shelf in every high school library.”
―Diane Anderson-Minshall, Editorial Director, The Advocate magazine

“Not every queer kid has easy access to a family member, teacher, counselor, or friend who can help them through the coming-out process. Even when they do, NEWSFLASH, most of us don’t have all the answers! Queer is a great way for a teen, or someone who is trying to mentor or understand a queer teen, to gain some knowledge from a thoughtful, cute perspective.”―Honey Mahogany, Activist, RuPaul’s Drag Race Alumnus, Cofounder of the Compton’s Transgender Cultural District

“I learned more than a few things about our fabulously diverse queer culture, and especially the younger generation, that everyone should know.”―Terry Beswick, Executive Director of the GLBT Historical Society Archives and Museum


Heartstopper - Volume 2
by Alice Osleman

Heartstopper – Volume 2
by Alice Osleman

Description
Nick and Charlie are best friends, but one kiss has changed everything. In the aftermath, Charlie is sure that Nick isn’t interested, but Nick is more confused than ever. Love works in surprising ways, and Nick comes to see the world from a new perspective. He discovers all sorts of things about his friends, his family… and himself.