Two New Picture Books Tell Story of Rainbow Flag
Pride season is here, and so are two new picture books that tell the story of the rainbow flag and the individuals who inspired and created it.
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Xfinity Launches Kids & Family Collection with Mombian Recommendations and More
LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ media can be hard to come by. That’s why I’m tremendously excited that Xfinity On Demand has just launched a new Kids & Family collection within its LGBTQ Film & TV collection on Xfinity X1, so Xfinity customers can easily tune in to inclusive content for their kids. I’m also honored that they’re featuring Mombian Recommendations, including films, TV shows, vlogs, music, and more!
“The Fosters” Ends Tonight, After Five Years of Groundbreaking Queer Family Drama
The Fosters, Freeform’s drama about two moms and their family of biological, adopted, and foster kids, ends tonight after five years on our screens. A spinoff series focusing on their two daughters, Callie and Mariana, will launch next year. Will the moms be back? Let’s look at that, at what the show has meant to me as a lesbian mom, and (of course) a gallery of Stef and Lena.
12 Children’s Books on LGBTQ Pride, Culture, and History
It’s Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate than with some books for kids about LGBTQ Pride, culture, and history? Check them out and read with pride!
LGBTQ Kids’ Songs, Stories, and Educational Videos Free and Online
Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ songs, video stories, and educational videos? There may be more than you think! I’ve updated my compilation of more than 350 videos for and about LGBTQ families, including songs and stories for young children!
New Children’s Magazine for Girls Has Queerness in its DNA
A new children’s magazine publisher, helmed by a lesbian mom, has from the start brought a queer-inclusive approach to its highly praised magazine for girls.
A Royal Roundup of LGBTQ Fairy Tales for Children
I wrote yesterday about a new children’s book that tells of a prince and a knight who fall in love—but there are actually many children’s books and videos with fairy tales about queer princes and princesses. In honor of this weekend’s royal wedding, let’s do a roundup and review!
GLAAD and Bonnier Publishing USA Partner to Increase and Elevate LGBTQ Kids’ Books
I’ve long written about the need for a greater number of quality, LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books, so I am thrilled to pass along the news that GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, and Bonnier Publishing USA are creating a partnership dedicated to “integrating and elevating positive LGBTQ representation in children’s literature.” The first product of the partnership, a charming fairy tale, is out now!
“The Expanse” Cancellation Would Remove Two Queer Moms from our Screens
Critically acclaimed space opera The Expanse has been cancelled by Syfy after three seasons. Fans are trying to save the show, which includes not only a wonderfully multi-racial cast, but also a positive portrayal of queer moms.
Watch: “Mammas” Music Video Celebrates Many Kinds of Moms
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Houston-based soul band The Suffers has released a new video for their song “Mammas,” celebrating many kinds of mothers and family connections.