Books for Kids Archives - Page 63 of 96

Two New Middle-Grade Books Share the Fun of Large, Queer Families

May 29, 2017

Queer parents often wonder what their children will call them, but the Lotterys have it figured out. There’s MaxiMum (from Jamaica), CardaMom (of the Mohawk Nation), and their co-parents, PopCorn (from the Yukon) and PapaDum (after the tasty cracker of his native India, not because of a lack of intelligence). The two same-sex couples are co-parenting seven children and a menagerie of animals in Emma Donoghue’s funny and clever new middle-grade novel, The Lotterys Plus One.

Most Challenged Books 2016 - ALA: Artwork courtesy of the American Library Association

5 Most Challenged Books Include LGBTQ Content

April 12, 2017

The top five books in the American Library Association’s (ALA’s) annual list of the most challenged books in the U.S. are there because of their LGBTQ content, among other reasons.

New Kids’ Picture Book and Video on Gender Identity

February 23, 2017

In light of the Trump administration’s decision yesterday to rescind guidance that protected transgender students, I felt it was especially important to share a great new resource for kids (and their grown-ups) about gender identity.

Children’s Books on Immigration, Refugees, and Resistance

February 6, 2017

Looking for books to explain to your children some of the issues and stories around immigration, refugees, and the growing resistance movement in the U.S.? Here are some that may help.

10th Annual Rainbow Book List of Librarian-Recommended, LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ and YA Books

January 27, 2017

The 10th Annual Rainbow Book List of librarian-recommended, LGBTQ-inclusive books for children and young adults is now out, with more than 50 new titles!

Bestseller and 1st Book by Trans Mom Win Stonewall Awards for LGBT-Inclusive Kids’ Books

January 23, 2017

A book from a long-running, NYT-bestselling series and the first novel by a transgender mother both win the American Library Association’s annual Stonewall Book Award for LGBT-inclusive children’s and young adult books.

Inauguration Preacher Once Tried to Remove “Heather Has Two Mommies” from Library

January 23, 2017

Rev. Robert Jeffress, who preached at a private prayer service for now-President Donald Trump just before the inauguration, once tried to remove Heather Has Two Mommies and Daddy’s Roommate from his local library—but his efforts backfired.

Highlights Magazine to Feature Two-Dad Family in February Issue

January 6, 2017

Highlights magazine is following up on a promise and featuring a two-dad family in its February issue—and holding strong against an expected backlash.

Over 100 Books for and About Kids of LGBTQ Parents

January 4, 2017

One of the most common questions I see online from LGBTQ parents is “Where do I find LGBTQ-inclusive books for my kids?” Here’s the list I’ve been compiling for years.

More Holiday Music and Book Ideas for LGBTQ Families

December 12, 2016

Last week, I published a list of my favorite books of 2016 for and about LGBTQ families—but if you still need gift ideas, including music albums, games, and books, here are a few more.