U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D-MN), the first out lesbian mom—and grandmother—in Congress, announced her campaign for Senate Tuesday and cited her legal struggle to be a parent as evidence of her ability to fight despite long odds.
LGBTQ-inclusive picture books just keep coming! Recent ones include an intriguing look at a facet of LGBTQ history by the lauded Kyle Lukoff; an amusing tale of fatherly strength; a thoughtful story about a parent with a mental illness; a hilarious take on nursery rhymes, and the adventures of two boys at their uncle’s wedding.
Today marks Lesbian Visibility Day, and because the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case this week involving LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books, my mind is turning to the 1979 picture book that was the first to depict an LGBTQ character—a lesbian mom. Let’s look at its history and context.
Several LGBTQ-inclusive picture books are getting new editions this year, in Spanish or board book versions or with new backmatter. If you loved the originals, check out these new variations!
Infertility can come in different forms, both medical and social—but no matter how you may encounter it as an LGBTQ person, there are resources that can help. Here’s my latest list of websites, guides, memoirs, and more, in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week.
Uncle Bobby’s Wedding is among the LGBTQ-inclusive picture books in a case being heard today by the U.S. Supreme Court. I was the first journalist to cover the earliest attempt to censor it, in 2008, so I’m reposting my in-depth piece about that, which includes still-relevant insights from the author, editor, and library director.
The Ohio Supreme Court will consider a case tomorrow about the legal parentage of nongenetic/nongestational parents in same-sex couples who had children before they could legally wed. It underscores the pressing need for updated parentage legislation around the country.
Happy Nonbinary Parents Day to nonbinary parents and your families! Celebrate with these picture books featuring nonbinary parents (or other close relatives), a beautiful lullaby about nonbinary parents, and insights from nonbinary parents about what their kids call them.
GWK Academy, which for several years has offered community, education, and resources to queer men considering parenthood, is becoming a nonprofit and expanding to serve prospective parents of all LGBTQ+ identities.
The first middle grade book ever to be set at Family Week in Provincetown is out today! Here are some tantalizing quotes from that title and other recent ones I haven’t covered yet.
