3 New LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ Books of Joy, Hope, and Belonging
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!
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Mombian Database Hits Milestone of 1200+ LGBTQ Family Books and More
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.
Netflix Kids’ Series “Ridley Jones” Shows Nonbinary Character Coming Out, but Gets Cancelled
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.
5 Recent Picture-Book Biographies of Queer and Queer-Adjacent Women for International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrate with some recent picture-book biographies of these inspiring queer and queer-adjacent women!
2 New LGBTQ-Inclusive Middle-Grade Graphic Novels Offer 2 Different Tones
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.
Happy Purim, the Most Drag-tastic Jewish Holiday
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!
Queer Kids Save the World!
Queer kids save the world (or the kingdom) in these great recent middle-grade books set in fantasy realms or fantastical versions of our own world. If you’re looking for books of action, adventure, and magic, starring queer kids with a variety of intersecting identities, check them out!
Kids’ Music Album Celebrates Creativity, Social Justice, and Nonbinary Best Friends
Looking for a great new kids’ music album that inspires kids to find creative solutions to challenges big and small? To grow their emotional skills and be allies to others? To sing joyously about a nonbinary best friend? Here’s the album for you, by a trans-led band.
Most-Banned Picture Books in Schools Have LGBTQ and/or People of Color Protagonists
The most-banned picture books in schools during the 2021-22 academic year feature LGBTQ and/or people of color protagonists, according to a new list from PEN America. That’s sadly unsurprising. Let’s look a little more closely at what we can learn from this, however.
40+ LGBTQ Kids’ Books About Love for Valentine’s Day
Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day with some LGBTQ-inclusive picture books on love! Here are some of my favorites (including a bunch of new ones for this year) that showcase different kinds of love: romantic, familial, and otherwise.