Grammy Noms for Jay Z Album with Song About Lesbian Mom
Jay Z’s album 4:44, which includes a song with a verse about his lesbian mom, has been nominated for “Best Album of the Year” and “Best Rap Album” Grammy Awards.
Music
Dottie’s Back with a New Sing-Along Book Asking “Who’s In Your Family?” (Plus a Secret Perk)
Ten years ago, Dottie’s Magic Pockets became the first live-action series created especially for kids with LGBTQ parents. A music album followed. Now, its creators are back with a companion book to their song “Who’s in Your Family?” (and you can get a “super secret” early-bird perk)!
“He’ll Always Be Dad”: Recalling Billy Tipton
Let’s continue our LGBTQ History Month exploration of LGBTQ parents in history with a look at jazz musician and bandleader Billy Tipton, who was also transgender and dad to three sons.
More Holiday Music and Book Ideas for LGBTQ Families
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.
A Two-Mom “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
A two-mom couple gives us—and their four-year-old son—a great new interpretation of a holiday classic.
Watch: New Music Video Proclaims “Barbie Can Marry Barbie”
When Grammy nominee Judy Pancoast’s daughter assumed only Ken dolls could marry Barbies, Pancoast saw an opportunity for a song about marriage equality.
Watch: New Music Video Celebrates Transgender Girl
A happy way to end the week is with this great new video from Canadian band Walk Off the Earth about a transgender girl learning to be herself.
Linda Perry and Sara Gilbert Release Children’s Album
Musician Linda Perry and actor Sara Gilbert, who welcomed a son last February, have just released Deer Sounds, a children’s album that’s fun, rockin’, smart, and won’t make you want to pluck your ears out like some kids’ music. Watch a video of the lead song below.
All Genders Welcome Aboard the Rainbow Train
Transgender and gender nonconforming children, their families, friends, and peers have something new to celebrate: a new children’s CD about gender diversity with great music and exuberant lines like “You don’t have to be just a boy or a girl/You can be a beautiful blended swirl.”
Watch: “Holy” Video of Transgender, Gender Expansive Kids
“Holy,” the first video from the new children’s album celebrating transgender and gender expansive children may just bring tears of joy to your eyes. Watch.