About | Pānui
Out on the Shelves is a regularly-updated online reading resource that lists books from around the world with rainbow themes and characters. Uplifted by an annual awareness campaign every June, Out on the Shelves also supports school and community libraries to grow, promote and celebrate their rainbow reading collections and help connect rainbow people to their stories and each other.
The books in the resource are gathered via reader submissions and research. Know of a book you think would be great in the resource? Submit it here!
Ko wai mātou? Who are we?
Out on the Shelves is run by InsideOUT Kōaro, a national charity with the vision for all rainbow young people in Aotearoa New Zealand to have a sense of belonging and safety in their schools and communities. We provide resources, training and support to schools and organisations on anything related to rainbow communities! In addition to Out on the Shelves, we are also responsible for running Shift Hui and Schools Pride Week Aotearoa.