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“If You’re a Kid Like Gavin” Powerfully Tells Trans Activist’s Story

July 12, 2022

Gavin Grimm successfully fought his high school in federal court for the right to use the boy’s bathroom like the boy he is. To write a picture book about his experience, he teamed up with Kyle Lukoff, a two-time Stonewall Award winner, Newbery honoree, former children’s librarian, and also a trans man. I can think of no better pairing. Together with illustrator J Yang, they’ve given us a must-read book for readers of all identities.

The New Yorker Looks at the Past, Present, and Future of LGBTQ Children’s Books

July 11, 2022

“What Should a Queer Children’s Book Do?” asks Jessica Winter today in the New Yorker. It’s a good question, which she carefully explores through the history of LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books and the ongoing attacks on them. The piece echoes much of what I’ve said about the genre over the years. Here are a few additional thoughts and further readings, if the topic intrigues you.

A Queer Picture-Book Biography With Crunch and Zest

July 7, 2022

A new picture book about food fermentation evangelist Sandor Katz is the queer biography I didn’t know I needed—full of flavor, inspiration, and community.

“Story Pirates” Podcast Features Story About a Trans Boy

July 6, 2022

The latest episode of the award-winning Story Pirates podcast features a story about a transgender prince who decides to live as his true self. The story, originally by a 10-year-old girl, was brought to life by an all trans/nonbinary cast. Listen here.

Katharine Lee Bates. Photo: Schlesinger Library

Did You Know? Author of “America the Beautiful” Was Queer

July 4, 2022

Many of us may hear “America the Beautiful” played this July 4th. But did you know that its author, Katharine Lee Bates, was also a scholar, suffragist, and social activist, and lived for 25 years in a loving relationship with fellow professor Katharine Coman?

Lil Miss Hot Mess Is “Reimagining the World” Through Drag

June 30, 2022

Drag queen storytimes are under attack from politicians and white supremacists. Drag queen and children’s book author Lil Miss Hot Mess has been a target, but also a leading voice opposing this onslaught. She thinks kids and drag have a natural rapport.

Three Queer-Inclusive Books to Help Kids Understand Abortion, Abortion Rights, and Body Autonomy

June 29, 2022

Abortion is health care, and children should learn about it in age-appropriate ways as they do other health topics. And with abortion rights making headlines right now, children may have questions about it. Here are three queer-inclusive books that may help them understand.

A Nonbinary Child Finds Their Courage in New Picture Book

June 28, 2022

A new picture book from the author of Grandad’s Camper stars a nonbinary child who loves to perform—except that their inner cowardly lion always roars away their confidence. Can a new friend who is also shy help them overcome their fears?

GO Magazine - 100 Women We Love, Class of 2022. - Dana Rudolph

Honored to Be One of GO Magazine’s “100 Women We Love, Class of 2022”

June 24, 2022

I’m honored to have been named to GO Magazine’s list of “100 Women We Love, Class of 2022.” To those of you visiting for the first time because of seeing me there, welcome!

Library Reverses Decision to Ban Pride Displays in Children’s Sections

June 24, 2022

Never underestimate the power of protest. After public outrage and an imminent investigation by the state Division of Human Rights, a Long Island library board reversed its decision to remove Pride displays from its children’s sections. Displays will now stay up through at least July 15.