Booklists & Reading Guides
Produced by the
HRC Foundation
Book recommendations for K-12 students and adults, with guides to support classroom learning.
Stay engaged in reading by following our programs such as Book of the Month and National Day of Reading!
Booklists for Elementary
| Book Types | PDF Link |
|---|---|
| Embracing All Families Booklist for Elementary | Read this Booklist |
| Creating Gender Inclusive Schools Booklist for Elementary | Read this Booklist |
| Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Schools Booklist for Elementary | Read this Booklist |
| Preventing Bias-Based Bullying for Elementary | Read this Booklist |
| Supporting Transgender & Non-Binary Booklist for Elementary | Read the Booklist |
| LGBTQ+ History Booklist for Elementary | Read this Booklist |
| Top Books for an Elementary Classroom | Read this Booklist |
| Exploring and Challenging Racism Booklist for Pre-K-8 Students | Read this Booklist |
| Top 12 Recommended Books for Elementary and Secondary | Read this Booklist |
| Welcoming Schools Pride Booklist | Read this Booklist |
Elementary Lesson Plans
Welcoming Schools provides teacher-friendly lesson plans to help educators create classrooms and schools that are affirming of all students and their families. Explore our reading guides that hold activities and lessons for various topics.
BOOKLISTS for Secondary Classrooms
| Book Types | PDF Link |
|---|---|
| LGBTQ+ Inclusive Schools Booklist for Middle School | Read this Booklist |
| LGBTQ+ Inclusive Schools Booklist for High School | Read this Booklist |
| Preventing Bias-Based Bullying Booklist for Secondary | Read this Booklist |
| Supporting Transgender & Non-Binary Students Booklist for Secondary | Read this Booklist |
| LGBTQ+ History Booklist for Secondary | Read this Booklist |
| Creating Gender Inclusive Schools Booklist for Secondary | Read this Booklist |
| Top 12 Recommended Books for Elementary and Secondary | Read this Booklist |
| Welcoming Schools Pride Booklist | Read this Booklist |
Secondary Lesson Plans
Explore more LGBTQ+ and gender topics through literature, we've created lesson plans based on books to provide secondary educators with extensive learning opportunities.
Recommended Books for Adults
For educators and caregivers, we recommend these books spanning categories from LGBTQ+ topics, supporting youth, racial equity and anti-racism.
More Ways to Get Engaged with Reading
Book of the Month
Welcoming Schools created the Book of the Month series to foster compassionate dialogue and elevate joyful stories of authentic LGBTQ+ lives, building monthly engagement and momentum leading up to our National Day of Reading each February.
National Day of Reading
Every year, in honor of the community’s allyship, communities across the country join HRCF's Welcoming Schools program for its annual National Day of Reading. Learn how to participate and take the pledge today!
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