This week marks the midst of the Jewish High Holidays, so here are some of my favorite LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books from 2024 with Jewish protagonists and themes. They make great reading at any time of year!
Click images for full reviews—and filter my Database of LGBTQ Family Books by the “Jewish protagonist/family” tag for even more books for both kids and adults!
These 36 short biographies showcase some of the many diverse ways to be Jewish. At least six of the profiles are of queer people.A queer, Jewish werewolf stars in this creative and powerful exploration of identity, bias, community, and change.A sequel to the action-adventure Ring of Solomon, with a gay, Jewish protagonist battling (and allying with) creatures from Jewish folklore and mythology.A nonbinary, genderfluid Jewish student seeks to address their anxiety, and discovers things about their family, friends, and self along the way.The joyous story of a Jewish boy (who happens to have two moms) excited about the naming ceremony for his new baby sister.(Not a book, just a photo of a challah I made!)
