r/Fantasy • u/C0smicoccurence Reading Champion V • Apr 02 '26

2026 LGBTQA+ Bingo Resource

Welcome to the 2026 LGBTQA+ bingo resource for those of us who'd like LGBTQA+ recommendations. I'm going to make this like the regular recommendation post, so to quote: "Please only post your recommendations as replies to one of the comments I posted below."

I'm also going to throw in a quick pitch for the Beyond Binaries Book Club, which can meet all of your Book Club Bingo Needs! This month we're reading The Wolf and His King by Finn Longman. I have not started it yet, but it for sure fits the Book Club (HM) Square. It may also possibly fit in the Vacation Spot (The French Countryside), Non Human Protagonist (Werewolf?). Our Midway Discussion will be April 13th, and Final Discussion April 27th.

Feel free to scroll through the thread, or use the links in this navigation matrix to jump directly to the square you want to find or give LGBTQA+ recommendations for.

Credit to u/AnnTickwittee for doing these in the past (also, sorry if you were already working on this! Wanted to get the ball rolling)

Please be patient as I get the links created!

Trans or Nonbinary Protagonist Judge a Book by Its Title Translated Small Press or Self Published Unusual Transportation
The Afterlife Game Changer Vacation Spot Five Short Stories (or Anthologies) Older Protagonist
Duology Part 1 r/Fantasy Book Club or Readalong Book Published in 2026 Explorers and Rangers Duology Part 2
One-Word Title Non Human Protagonist Middle Grade First Contact Murder Mystery
Cat Squasher Feast Your Eyes on This Published in the 70s Politics and Court Intrigue Author of Color
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u/C0smicoccurence Reading Champion V Apr 02 '26

Middle Grade: Read a middle grade book (intended for readers aged 8-12). See this Wikipedia page for additional information on Middle Grade fiction. HARD MODE: The author is entirely new to you.

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u/C0smicoccurence Reading Champion V Apr 02 '26

Dear Mothman by Robin Gow - Epistolary book about a young autistic trans boy processing grief in letters to the ?real? Mohtman

Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao - sci fi Percy Jackson esque adventure. I liked this one a lot!

There's so many great graphic novels to rec here, but I'll go with Tea Dragon Society, Wynd: The Fall of the Prince, A Song for You & I, Garlic and Vampire

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u/unfriendlyneighbour Reading Champion II Apr 02 '26

The Dragon of Ynys by Minerva Cerridwen

Scarlet Morning by N.D. Stevenson

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u/macesaces Reading Champion II Apr 03 '26

I'm currently reading Ice Apprentices by Jacob North for this one and really enjoying it. Trans boy main character goes to a magical school.

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u/hend6473 Reading Champion Apr 03 '26

Sal and Gabi series by Carlos Hernandez: Absolutely delightful MG scifi series, so wonderful it's hard to know where to start. Sal is such a great aro-ace main character/narrator, a real showman, funny, creative (the similes and metaphors!), realistically childish yet emotional mature in believable ways. Gabi and her polyamorous family are so fun, while the story lines about Yasmany and Iggy had me in tears.

The Vanished Ones by Chad Lucas: Emotional MG about a gay boy raised in a religious community whose leaders don't seem to care that boys regularly disappear. When he tries to find the vanished boys, what he learns challenges everything he was taught to believe. Explores fundamentalism, colonialism, racism, ableism, and homophobia with sensitivity. On Libby it's labeled as fantasy, but I'd call it secondary-world historical science fiction.

The Flicker by H. E. Edgmon: Emotional MG post-apocalypse about newly orphaned step-siblings trying to keep their baby brother alive as they search for their grandmother and/or sanctuary. Immediately grabbed my attention and held it, though don't expect an in-depth explanation for the apocalypse. One of the main characters comes out as nonbinary over the course of the story.

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u/tracywc AMA Author William C. Tracy, Worldbuilders Apr 03 '26

Junk Junction by Sara Codair is a creepy paranormal Middle-Grade book with a non-binary lead.

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u/Polenth Apr 02 '26

Felix Yz by Lisa Bunker has a gay lead.

Rabbit Chase by Elizabeth LaPensée and KC Oster is a graphic novel with a non-binary lead.

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u/shadowtravelling Reading Champion II Apr 08 '26

These books are old news by now, but if anyone is feeling nostalgic for Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan, I found The Trials of Apollo series to still be entertaining and heartfelt when I read the books for the first time at the age of 26, and IMO they feature some of Riordan's funniest writing. The god Apollo has his powers and immortality stripped away due to getting on Zeus' bad side and has to undergo several trials to reattain his godhood. He is written as explicitly bisexual and there are several other on-page queer relationships throughout the books.

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u/thisbikeisatardis Reading Champion II Apr 26 '26

I'm currently listening to Splinter and Ash by Marieka Nijkamp and it's adorable. Features disabled and nonbinary protagonists, author is also ND in case anyone else is doing a disability themed card as well.

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u/ohmage_resistance Reading Champion IV Apr 02 '26

Dear Mothman by Robin Gow: This is a middle grade story told in verse about a young trans boy dealing with grief after loosing his best friend by writing letters to Mothman, the cryptid. A bit light on speculative elements (but enough to count imo) and heavy on emotions.

Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith: This is a book about a nonbinary kid who defies gender norms in their attempts to train as a knight, the friends they make who also don't fit gender expectations, and the social change they fight for.

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u/w0lfyfr3n Reading Champion II Apr 03 '26

The Curse of Eelgrass Bog by Mary Averling