Sometimes it’s great to see LGBTQ protagonists simply having adventures like anyone else, and not always starring in books “about” their identities. In honor of International Nonbinary People’s Day (but good all year ’round), here are some picture books with protagonists who just happen to be nonbinary.
For young readers looking to move beyond picture books, but not quite ready for middle-grade titles, these four series offer text geared to their growing skills, engaging stories—and nonbinary protagonists!
End Pride with some fun! Check out Pride Family Bingo from OurShelves curated diverse children’s book boxes, in partnership with Mombian and Medal on My Mind. It’s a game to get the whole family thinking about all of the fabulous LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books out there—and what’s still needed. (Hint: My Database of LGBTQ Family Books is a great way to identify books for the game!)
Today marks the 54th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots—and a growing number of kids’ books celebrate the event and its key figures. Here are some of my favorites, including a new historical fiction tale starring a trans girl of color!
A brand-new picture book celebrates a girl’s delight in finding an outfit that suits her, regardless of gender norms—and offers important models for gender creative kids, their parents, and peer allies.
For Father’s Day or all year long, I’m highlighting some recent picture books featuring LGBTQ dads and rounding up some older ones, soothing, serious, and silly. Find something new or be inspired by an old favorite! And a very happy day to all who call themselves a father!
The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has more than 1300 items in it, up from 1200 this past March! It is, I believe, the largest, most current searchable database of LGBTQ books for ages 0 to 12, and also includes LGBTQ parenting books, kids’ music, and more.
What better way to celebrate Pride this year than with three new kids’ books about trans heroes—plus a new chapter book about gender identity!
There are now dozens of kids’ books about Pride, its symbols, and the LGBTQ leaders who are part of its history. Here are some new ones, plus many old favorites, to enjoy this month and all year ‘round!
A new picture book and a new middle-grade book, each a lyrical tale about two girls in love, are the gorgeous stories queer kids deserve to have written about themselves.
