It’s a Pronoun-palooza! New Kids’ Song and Book Celebrate Pronouns
Sing along to a delightful video of a new kids’ song about pronouns and gender identity—and check out a great new book (and even more songs and books) all about pronouns!
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Kids’ Podcast Episode Talks Pride and Drag with Lil Miss Hot Mess
The Ten News, an award-winning news podcast for kids 8-12 and their families, has released a Pride episode featuring drag queen and author Lil Miss Hot Mess! Listen here!
“Rainbow Superpowers” Is the Affirming Kids’ Pride Song You Need to Hear Now
“Rainbow Superpowers,” a new kids’ song written, recorded, and mixed by queer and non-binary artists and activists in the family music community, is an expression of pure queer joy! Listen and watch the video here!
Mombian Database Hits Milestone of 1300+ LGBTQ Family Books and More
The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has more than 1300 items in it, up from 1200 this past March! It is, I believe, the largest, most current searchable database of LGBTQ books for ages 0 to 12, and also includes LGBTQ parenting books, kids’ music, and more.
4 New Kids’ Books Showcase Trans Heroes and Explain Gender Identity
What better way to celebrate Pride this year than with three new kids’ books about trans heroes—plus a new chapter book about gender identity!
The Fosters’ 10-Year Anniversary: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
The Fosters, Freeform’s drama about two moms and their family of biological, adopted, and foster kids, first aired 10 years ago today. Here’s a look back at what the show gave us—and why we need more shows like it.
Recent LGBTQ Parenting Books: Which Ones Are Right for You?
The past two years have seen many great books about starting and raising families as an LGBTQ person, as well as books for all parents wanting to raise children with an understanding of LGBTQ identities. Each offers something different, though, so here’s my guide to help you find what’s right for you.
30+ Pride Books for Kids!
There are now dozens of kids’ books about Pride, its symbols, and the LGBTQ leaders who are part of its history. Here are some new ones, plus many old favorites, to enjoy this month and all year ‘round!
2 Lyrical New Kids’ Books About Queer Girls in Love
A new picture book and a new middle-grade book, each a lyrical tale about two girls in love, are the gorgeous stories queer kids deserve to have written about themselves.
Listen to My Spouse and Me on “The Queer Family Podcast”
My spouse Helen and I chatted recently with Jaimie Kelton of The Queer Family Podcast about our path to parenthood via reciprocal IVF, having a son who’s now in college, why I started this blog, and more. Have a listen!