Authors Gina Daggett and Kathy Belge are the duo behind the long-running “Lipstick and Dipstick” advice column in Curve magazine, in which they offer their butch-femme take on lesbian relationships. Their first book, Lipstick’s and Dipstick’s Essential Guide to Lesbian Relationships, is a compilation of practical and witty advice on everything from dealing with a
I’m thrilled to be able to give away a copy of the fabulous new LGBT-inclusive children’s book Uncle Bobby’s Wedding, signed by author Sarah Brannen. Uncle Bobby’s Wedding is more than just a good LGBT-inclusive children’s book; it is a good children’s book, period. It tells the sweet story of Chloe, an anthropomorphic young guinea
This week, Helen and I show you why parenting is as much fun as a barrel of monkeys, literally. We congratulate a pair of lesbian moms for their prodigious fallopian feats, commend Kenneth Cole for recognizing lesbian moms, and turn a parent’s eye to the last two episodes of The L Word. (Imagine Bette trying
Last week, I urged readers to nominate their favorite LGBT moms for the title of “America’s Favorite Mom” in Teleflora’s Mother’s Day contest. I thought it would be a good opportunity for visibility. Two days after my post, I received an e-mail from a publicist at Edelman, Teleflora’s PR agency. She thanked me for helping
(Originally appeared with slight variation in Bay Windows, March 6, 2008) Where can children, teens, parents and librarians find new LGBT-themed children’s and young adult books of merit? Starting now, they can turn to the annual Rainbow List published by the American Library Association (ALA), the oldest and largest library association in the world. It
Don’t forget, the producers of Dottie’s Magic Pockets, the first video for young children of LGBT families and their friends, are offering Mombian readers 20% off Dottie videos and t-shirts between now and April 5, 2008. Just use the coupon code “MOMBIAN” when you place the order. (Limit one discounted order per shipping address.) I’m
The Lambda Literary Foundation has announced its list of finalists for the 20th annual Lambda Literary Awards, to be held May 29. In the Children’s/Young Adult category, the finalists are: Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You, Peter Cameron (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) Freak Show, James St. James (Dutton Children’s/Penguin) Hero, Perry Moore (Hyperion)
As anyone who’s been around the LGBT blogosphere in the last 24 hours knows, The L Word will return next year for a sixth and final season. Let’s take a quick poll: {democracy:2}
Lesléa Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies, was recently named Poet Laureate of Northampton, Massachusetts. In addition to Heather, Newman has authored over 50 works for children, young adults, and grown-ups. Her literary awards including Poetry Fellowships from the Massachusetts Artists Fellowship Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Highlights for Children
In case you missed it in our vlog yesterday, here’s the new trailer for Dottie’s Magic Pockets, the first (but not only) video for young children of LGBT families and their friends. Also, be sure to check out their new Web site, which launched today. It has more clips from the show and a list
