Four new LGBTQ-inclusive picture books stand out for their art as much as their stories. Bring some beauty—and some uplifting, inspiring stories—into your homes, schools, and libraries with these books.
An exuberant new picture book brings us a young protagonist confident enough to insist on the short fade haircut she desires.
As we close out LGBTQ History Month, how about taking 20 minutes to watch a free short film from 1983—nearly three decades ago—about a lesbian mom?
Sometimes, a picture book will just put a smile on my face. This week, two new titles have done that, one bouncy and energetic, one whimsical and soothing.
The classic children’s novel Anne of Green Gables, about a spunky orphan, her foster parents, best friend Diana, and friend Gilbert, has been beloved by generations of readers. Three adaptations this year have reimagined the story with a very queer Anne.
It’s a great time to love both queer families and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Not one but two queer scientists (both parents) won Nobel Prizes this year—and there has also been a recent surge in LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books with STEM themes, which could help future Nobel laureates envision their dreams.
Put a little (kid-friendly) spookiness in your season with these terrific LGBTQ-inclusive picture books and middle grade titles filled with ghosts, spirits, witches, and even queer vampire and werewolf moms!
It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and there are now even more LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books that celebrate indigenous people and cultures than last year—so here’s a new roundup, great for reading all year ’round!
It’s International Lesbian Day and LGBTQ History Month, so here are some picture book biographies of lesbians you should know!
Two new memoirs offer differing looks at queer families. In one, the author reflects on the coming out not only of her and her two siblings (as lesbian, bi, and trans, respectively), but of their dad as gay. In another, the author shares her story of navigating infertility, miscarriage, breast cancer, separation, and adoption.
