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 - Queer Lives and Queer Joy
Learn and celebrate both the lives and joy of the queer community through a range of personal stories, art, and guides.
Rainbow Reads - Non-Fiction - Teens
A collection of true stories, memoirs, guides, and histories about LGBTQIA+ people and their lives.
Tūranga LGBTQ+ Book Club - November 2026
All the books chatted about this month. The theme for November was horror, although not all the books discussed were within this genre.
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
LGBTQIA+ stories and resources at the library
We help you find LGBTQIA+ books and resources in our collection.
LGBTQIA+ reading guide
Read the rainbow with fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and graphic novels.
Rainbow reads for rangatahi - teens
Books for teens that explore and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
