Pete Buttigieg, secretary of transportation and gay dad, spoke to ABC Audio’s podcast Life Out Loud with LZ Granderson about starting his family, what parenthood is like for him, responding to criticism about his family, and more! Have a listen!
This week’s new LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books are brought to you by the sound “oo.”
Esther’s not just any pig—she’s a wonder pig! And she’s eagerly awaiting your questions to answer in an upcoming virtual Q&A with one of her two dads!
GLAAD’s latest “Where We Are on TV” report has found a “wealth of positive LGBTQ representation for younger ages” on television, even as anti-LGBTQ rhetoric has spread. But where are there still gaps, and where can we look for new ideas?
Three terrific new LGBTQ-inclusive books are coming out today, two by creative pairs who have already won places in my heart, and one by an author making a middle-grade debut!
The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books and More now has more than 1200 items in it—and counting! With LGBTQ-inclusive books under increased attack, I hope this database can play a part in connecting those who need such books with the many titles that now exist.
A new episode of Netflix animated kids’ show Ridley Jones centers nonbinary bison Fred, who comes out about their name and pronouns to their grandma (voiced by Cyndi Lauper). But Netflix has also just cancelled the series and not given its fifth and final season any promotion, says creator Chris Nee.
Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrate with some recent picture-book biographies of these inspiring queer and queer-adjacent women!
A spooky tale about a trans girl and an autistic girl who are their town’s last hope. A gentle tale about a fox-girl trying to prove herself worthy of an important role in her nocturnal village. Two new graphic novels offer readers two very different tones, but similar themes of found family and community.
Purim, which starts this evening, is perhaps the queerest Jewish holiday, with a theme of coming out and a tradition of costume wearing. Celebrate with a queer-inclusive Purim kids’ book and books by a Jewish drag queen—and consider fulfilling the holiday’s charitable obligation by supporting drag story times for kids!
