A new, action-oriented guide for educators and others wanting to create supportive school environments for trans and nonbinary youth is set to be one of the most important LGBTQ-related books of the year. The authors spoke with me about their work.
Meet the queer experts in the latest issue of Kazoo Magazine! They’re part of the lesbian-mom-led publication’s ongoing queer inclusion. (And there’s positive representation of neurodivergence here, too!)
A book about a gender nonconforming Mexican revolutionary has received a prestigious Caldecott Honor, while other LGBTQ-inclusive children’s and young adult books also won recognition at the American Library Association’s annual Youth Media Awards.
I’m honored that Mombian has again been nominated for “Outstanding Blog” at the GLAAD Media Awards. I won the award in 2023 and 2012, and am humbled to again be among an amazing group of nominees. Here’s more on them and on the rapidly growing children’s and family categories.
The past two school years have seen “a mounting crisis of book bans,” according to a report released recently from PEN America. While the record number of bans is worrying in itself, just as concerning are the trends in how the bans are spreading.
Robie H. Harris’ It’s So Amazing has long been a bestselling (and frequently challenged/banned) book on human reproduction and families for children 7 to 10 years old. A new edition is more LGBTQ-inclusive than ever—but how much so? Here’s my deep dive.
The latest kids’ music album from Grammy Award winner Joanie Leeds takes a stand against book bans via songs inspired by banned books—and half of them are LGBTQ-inclusive titles you probably know! Listen here and watch the music video for “Tango,” inspired by the two-dad penguin tale.
2024 is starting off right, with some great LGBTQ-inclusive picture books and middle-grade titles. Here are a few of my early favorites.
The new Netflix animated kids’ show CoComelon Lane includes a boy with two dads in its ensemble cast. In one episode, he dances briefly in a tutu as he explores what he likes to do. It’s a joyous scene—but unsurprisingly, some conservatives are upset.
‘Tis the season for holiday movies, and this year, we queer moms get a Christmas movie, too! Watch a trailer here for “A Holiday I Do,” about a single queer mom looking for love … and a Christmas miracle.
