New Picture Book on “Making a Baby” Tries for Inclusion of All Families and Genders
A new book for kids 5 to 8 says it’s an “inclusive guide” to how babies are made. Does it succeed?
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Community Members Speak Up in Support of Library Children’s Wing Pride Display
A week after two county commissioners asked a local Pennsylvania library to remove a Pride Month display of children’s books from its children’s wing, community members showed overwhelming support of the display at a county meeting.
Watch: New Netflix Kids’ Show “Ridley Jones” Includes Nonbinary Bison and Two-Dad Mummy Family
Ridley Jones, a new kids’ show from Netflix premiering July 13, is about an adventure-loving girl who lives in a museum with her mother and grandmother—and whose friends include a nonbinary bison and a mummy girl with two dad mummies. It’s the latest show from Chris Nee, creator of Doc McStuffins and Vampirina (and also a lesbian mom). Watch the first episode and the song “My Two Dads and Me” here.
Watch: Sesame Street Episode Introduces Two-Dad Couple and Daughter
Iconic children’s television show Sesame Street has just aired a “milestone” episode featuring a two-dad couple and their daughter. This is the first time a family with LGBTQ parents has been included in the main segment of the show. Watch it here!
RuPaul Biographies for Tots to Tweens!
The inimitable RuPaul is now the subject of several children’s biographies, aimed at the littlest tots through tweens. Sashay over and check them out!
County Commissioners Request Removal of Pride Display in Library Children’s Wing
Two of the three commissioners in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, have asked a local library to remove from the children’s wing a Pride Month display featuring several LGBTQ-inclusive picture books. Many others in the community are rallying in support of the books.
“Queer Kid Stuff” Launches New Community Membership Program to Spread Queer Joy
Queer Kid Stuff (QKS), which began as an online video series and has expanded into a whole host of fun and educational content, has relaunched its website along with a brand-new Queer Kid Community for parents, educators, and other grown-ups who want to connect with each other and further QKS’ mission to “spread queer joy.”
“Llama Glamarama” Sparkles with Fun
Larry is a proper, rule-following llama. But Larry has a secret … he loves to dance! “But llamas aren’t SUPPOSED to dance,” we learn, as Larry stops the music and pretends to sleep when someone comes by. Larry feels sad because “Being different was lonely.” Should he stop dancing?
“Sharice’s Big Voice”: A Picture Book Autobiography that Packs a Punch
A powerful new picture-book autobiography is the story of Sharice Davids, one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress, and the first openly lesbian Native American to hold such an office.
Three Decades of Pride Books for Kids (and 700+ Books and Media for LGBTQ Families)
The first children’s book to depict an LGBTQ Pride celebration was published three decades ago, in 1991. Now, there are many titles that look at the feelings, symbols, and history of Pride, plus hundreds more that are simply LGBTQ inclusive. Let’s take a look!