What is the Q List?

Quatrefoil Library regularly publishes lists of recommended content for its members and patrons. The lists are free to be used, printed, and shared with the hope that you’ll discover new and intriguing materials each issue.

See Full Lists in the Quatrefolio’s PDF

It Gets Better | Dan Savage and Terry Miller (2011)

Created in response to a series of tragic suicides by LGBT young people, It Gets Better features a collection of essays and stories by celebrities and political leaders, from Ellen DeGeneres to President Barack Obama, for teens struggling with bullying.

The Miseducation of Cameron Post | Emily M. Danforth (2012)

Set in rural Montana in the 1990s, this novel follows a young girl who is discovering her sexuality and is subsequently sent to a gay conversion camp, where she is introduced to a welcoming community of queer teens.

Boy Meets Boy | David Levithan (2003)

This classic queer romance novel follows Paul as he meets, loses, and attempts to win back Noah. It’s also notable for including the cross-dressing quarterback Infinite Darlene and a small town where LGBTQ teenagers are widely accepted.

Trans Teens Survival Guide | Fox Fisher and Owl Fisher (2018)

Written by a trans non-binary couple, this guide for trans and gender non-conforming teens features hilarious true stories and advice on coming out, pronouns, hormone therapy, and more.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower | Stephen Chbosky (1999)

A coming-of- age tale about an introverted high school freshman and his experiences with death, romance, abuse, LSD, and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The 2012 movie adaptation co-stars queer actor Ezra Miller.