Rainbow Reads for tamariki
Books for tamariki and whānau that explore and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
Rainbow Reads - Picture books
A collection of picture books about the rainbow community for younger tamariki.
Rainbow booklists for tamariki
Rainbow booklists
Rainbow Reads - Picture books
A collection of picture books about the rainbow community for younger tamariki.
Rainbow Reads - Graphic Novels for Tamariki
Cosy magic, school life, and fantasy graphic novels and manga from our children's collection including LGBTQIA+ characters and themes.
Rainbow Reads – Older Fiction books for Tamariki
Older fiction or preteen titles of all kinds including LGBTQIA+ characters from our children's collection!
Rainbow Reads - Non-Fiction - Children
A collection true stories, histories, and family tales about LGBTQIA+ people and their lives, aimed at tamariki.
Bookslist for parents and whānau
Booklists for parents and whānau
Non-fiction - Out: Families and Sexuality
These titles offer empathetic advice and poignant biography with a focus on LGBTQIA youth and their families.
Non-fiction - Gender Rainbow Families
Find out how LGBTQI families overcome prejudice and forge their own identity.
Rainbow Reads - Non-Fiction - Teens
A collection of true stories, memoirs, guides, and histories about LGBTQIA+ people and their lives.
Rainbow Reads in the catalogue
Fiction
Non-Fiction
LGBTQIA+ Organisations
Local organisations
- Qtopia has a Whanāu Support group that meets locally. Check the Qtopia webpage or Facebook page for details
- InsideOUT supports whanāu and allies and schools, including primary schools
- Moana Vā supports Pasifika rainbow people
Helpline
- OutLine Aotearoa provides telephone support for all ages from 6pm to 9pm, face to face counselling and Rainbow peer support
National organisations
- NZ Parents of Transgender and Gender Diverse Children NZPOTC supports parents support their children
- Intersex Aotearoa IA provides community and advocacy for people with intersex variations/ira tangata
- Gender Minorities Aotearoa supports transgender people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds nationwide. Check their resources for Youth and Whānau
More LGBTQIA+ reading
More LGBTQIA+ reading
Rainbow reads for rangatahi - teens
Books for teens that explore and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
LGBTQIA+ reading guide
Read the rainbow with fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and graphic novels.
LGBTQIA+ stories and resources at the library
We help you find LGBTQIA+ books and resources in our collection.
