New Coloring Book About an Imperfect Princess with Two Dads
A coloring book about a girl with two dads who imagines herself as a “princess ballerina” reminds us that princesses come in many forms and have many strengths, separately and together.
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Queer-Inclusive Girls’ Magazine Founded by a Lesbian Mom Wins National Magazine Award — 1st Kids’ Magazine to Do So
Last night, Kazoo, a queer-inclusive (but not exclusive) magazine for girls founded by a lesbian mom, won the American Society of Magazine Editors’ National Magazine Award for General Excellence, its most prestigious honor. It is the first children’s magazine to win the award, beating out the more established publications Audubon, Columbia Journalism Review, The Hollywood Reporter, and Smithsonian.
Harry Potter’s Renowned U.S. Editor (and a Gay Dad) to Launch Diversity-Focused Publishing Company
Arthur Levine, best known as the U.S. editor of Harry Potter, is leaving publishing giant Scholastic to start his own publishing company focused on diverse books and creators.
Esther the Wonder Pig (and her Two Dads) to Get Feature Film
Esther the Wonder Pig, the real-life pig whose adoption by a two-man couple has inspired two memoirs and a picture book, is getting a movie!
Celebrating Five Decades of Queer-Inclusive Books for Children and Youth
This year is the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots—but also marks the decennial anniversaries of several groundbreaking LGBTQ-inclusive books for children and young adults in the U.S. Walk through the decades with me.
Film Company Seeking Stories of Becoming a Mother
A film production company whose roster includes Academy Award-winning directors is working on a Mother’s Day web video about how technology—from online calendars to reproductive medicine—helps us along the many paths to motherhood. They’re looking for stories. Have one to share?
Expecting Two-Woman Couple Featured in Samsung Oscars Commercial
During tonight’s Academy Awards, Samsung aired a commercial that includes two women, one of whom is pregnant, lying in bed viewing an ultrasound on their phone. Watch it here.
Queer-Inclusive Girl’s Magazine (Founded by a Lesbian Mom) Nominated for National Magazine Award
Kazoo, an award-winning and queer-inclusive magazine for girls, founded by a lesbian mom, has been nominated for the most prestigious award given by the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME).
New Board Book Teaches the Colors — and Feelings — of Pride
A sweet new board book for toddlers explores the different colors of the LGBTQ Pride flag—and author Robin Stevenson has shared with Mombian readers her thoughts on writing it.
Lena and Stef Return to Television
They graced our screen for five years as we watched them raise five children from tweens into adults. Now, Stef and Lena are back tonight with a guest appearance in spin-off show Good Trouble. Here’s a sneak peek.