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A Baker’s Dozen of LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ Books About Baking

Because I love to bake—and because of a new baking-themed, queer-inclusive picture book out recently—here’s a tasty roundup of the many LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books with baking themes, plus a look at the connections between baking and LGBTQ rights!

Alice Austen Lived Here - The Civil War of Amos Abernathy

2 New Middle Grade Novels Celebrate Queer History and Community

Two new middle-grade novels, one by the lauded Alex Gino and one by debut author Michael Leali, focus on queer youth exploring queer history within the context of queer communities. These joyous, empowering, inspirational books are great reads for Pride or any time of year!

Just a few of the 1000+ Items in the Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books, Music, & More

Mombian Database Hits Milestone of 1000+ LGBTQ Family Books and More

The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books, Media, and More now has more than 1000 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.

LGBTQ Family Building Books

4 New Books to Help LGBTQ People Start Their Families

Four recent books (two just out today!) are here to guide LGBTQ prospective parents of all genders and sexual identities (and their health care professionals) on the start of their parenting journeys.

LGBTQ Bedtime Books

12 Bedtime Books (and 2 Music Albums) for LGBTQ Families

Any book can be read at bedtime—but some are particularly good at getting kids ready for dreamland. Here are a dozen of my LGBTQ-inclusive favorites with bedtime themes (including a brand-new one out today, and another you’re going to want to pre-order!), plus two bedtime music albums.

LGBTQ Kids' Books May 10 2022

A “Strong” Showing of New LGBTQ Kids’ Books Out Today!

Today’s new LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books include a picture-book biography of the world’s first openly gay strongman, a non-fiction book about the AIDS crisis, several middle-grade novels by some of the best authors writing for that age, and more!

GLAAD Media Award Outstanding Blog Nominees 2022 - Conversation with Peppermint

Watch: GLAAD Media Award “Outstanding Blog” Nominees Chat with Peppermint

The other GLAAD Media Award “Outstanding Blog” nominees and I sat down recently for a conversation hosted by actor, singer, and activist Peppermint (RuPaul’s Drag Race), about how blogging has changed over the years, why we think it still plays an important role in covering and connecting the LGBTQ community, and much more. Watch it here!

Jennifer Gennari - My Mixed-Up Berry Blue Summer

Countering Hate With Children’s Books

Ten years ago this week, Jennifer Gennari published a middle-grade book about a girl with two moms in Vermont during the battle for civil unions there. Gennari guest posted here shortly afterward, explaining how seeing homophobia had motivated her to write the story. Today, as the book is one of many being targeted in a wave of book bans, she has guest posted again to talk about the current climate.

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