The Education of Queenie McBride by Lyndsey D'Arcangelo

This LGBT Young Adult novel features over-privileged and over-confident Queenie McBride who quickly realizes that college isn't as easy as her private high school. When Queenie meets Pudge, a homeless LGBT teen, her entire world is forever changed. With the help of her roommate JJ and new friend Izzy, Queenie leaves her old habits behind and becomes the person she has always wanted to be.