We Are Pride
We Are Pride Booklist
We Are Pride was first published in 2017, featuring books published in 2016.
We Are Pride is a list of books published in the previous year for all ages concerning the diverse experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. This printing is part of the BPL’s annual observance of Pride Month every June. We Are Pride was first published in 2017, featuring books published in 2016. Check out a book from the current We Are Pride list via the library's catalog here!
We Are Pride 2022 committee members:
- Jordan Draves - We Are Pride Chairperson, Reader Services Librarian, Central Library (she/they)
- Veronica Koven-Matasy - Reader Services Specialist, Central Library (she/her)
- Stephen Toropov -Â Teen Librarian, Roxbury Branch (they/them)
- Allison Hahn - Children's Librarian, Brighton Branch (she/her)
- Laura Berestecki - Collection Librarian, Central Library (she/her)
Past & Related Booklists
LGBTQ+ Booklists
We Are Pride Booklists Past & Present in the Catalog
Lambda Literary Awards
Digitized We Are Pride Booklists
BPL's Annual Published Booklists — Since 1973!
Guides & Resources
Queer Lit Review – Three BPL librarians review LGBTQ+ fiction for all ages every month.
Diversity in Speculative Fiction – A BPL Blog dedicated to reviewing recent science fiction, fantasy, and horror books by and about women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Boston’s LGBTQ+ History Guide - Provides starting points to researching LGBTQ+ history in Boston and highlights particular resources that are likely to shed unique light on a research inquiry.
LGBTQ+ Youth & Adult Resources Guide – Includes a brief introduction to orientation and identity, a short glossary of terms and definitions, local resources, online resources, health and wellness resources, the history of Pride in Boston, and reading and viewing recommendations.
