Let’s talk pronouns! A new graphic book offers teens and adults a lighthearted yet informative primer on gender neutral pronouns, while another for young children celebrates the many types of people who may use different pronouns.
As delicate damsels in ruffled dresses, princesses can be an unrealistic and harmful stereotype, particularly for little girls. Yet for every Cinderella, there is also a Xena. A new picture book asks, “What Does a Princess Really Look Like?” as it tells the tale of a girl creating her own definition of princess—with a little help from her two dads.
Today, Maiden Voyage sets sail—a swashbuckling tale of adventure and romance featuring a fisherman’s daughter and a courageous female sea captain.
Three new children’s books, published in the past few months, take a celebratory and varied look at how people may express gender and question its usual boundaries.
Pride season is here, and so are two new picture books that tell the story of the rainbow flag and the individuals who inspired and created it.
It’s Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate than with some books for kids about LGBTQ Pride, culture, and history? Check them out and read with pride!
Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ songs, video stories, and educational videos? There may be more than you think! I’ve updated my compilation of more than 350 videos for and about LGBTQ families, including songs and stories for young children!
A new children’s magazine publisher, helmed by a lesbian mom, has from the start brought a queer-inclusive approach to its highly praised magazine for girls.
I wrote yesterday about a new children’s book that tells of a prince and a knight who fall in love—but there are actually many children’s books and videos with fairy tales about queer princes and princesses. In honor of this weekend’s royal wedding, let’s do a roundup and review!
I’ve long written about the need for a greater number of quality, LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books, so I am thrilled to pass along the news that GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, and Bonnier Publishing USA are creating a partnership dedicated to “integrating and elevating positive LGBTQ representation in children’s literature.” The first product of the partnership, a charming fairy tale, is out now!
