Two new archives of LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books, one in Canada and one in the United States, showcase the history of such books over half a century, along with the vibrant, resilient lives of the children and families they represent.
There are many excellent new LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books—but a picture book and a middle grade title out this week are among my recent favorites, bursting with queer joy, wisdom, family, and community.
Scott Hoying of Grammy Award-winning a cappella group Pentatonix and his husband Mark Hoying have released their second album of children’s music, and this one celebrates the arrival of their first daughter, Birdie, in June 2026. Listen to it here!
Let’s catch up with some of the LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels that have come out (!) since the start of summer. They bring us an original twist on a magic school, time travel, monsters, baby-sitters, and more, as they explore personal growth, friendships, and what it means to be a family.
A federal bill that would ban books, activities, and programs that mention transgender people—and potentially all LGBTQ people—from K-12 public schools nationwide has moved ahead in the House and been introduced in the Senate, while two other school censorship bills have also advanced in the House in recent weeks.
Happy International Drag Day! Spread the joy of self-expression and creativity with these recent picture and middle grade books celebrating drag—three fiction titles and three about real drag artists!
Celebrate International Non-Binary People’s Day today with these recent picture, chapter, and middle grade books! (They make great reading year ’round, too!)
A new report from GLAAD has found a “complete absence” of LGBTQ characters in animated/family films from ten top distributors in 2025—a lack that the organization calls “leaving money on the table.” It’s also a disservice to the next generation.
Summer is here, so delight the tweens in your life with some of these LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels that feature summer camps and a diverse assortment of campers!
For July 4th, I’m highlighting seven children’s books about LGBTQ Americans who advanced civil rights, fought for our country’s unity, and evocatively conveyed the strengths, flaws, and diversity of our country in words and music.
