Children’s Books on Immigration, Refugees, and Resistance
Looking for books to explain to your children some of the issues and stories around immigration, refugees, and the growing resistance movement in the U.S.? Here are some that may help.
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Watch: “Gender Revolution” Extended Trailer
This Monday is the television premiere of Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric, and I highly recommend it to everyone. The documentary blends both personal stories and scientific knowledge to present a textured and understanding look at gender and what it means to be intersex or transgender. Here’s a sneak peek.
Free Tickets for Same-Sex Parents to Show About a Girl with Two Gay Dads
Lindsey Steinert grew up with two gay dads in the early 90’s, before that was “cool”—and she’s written and performs in a one-woman off-Broadway show about her experience.
Mombian Nominated for GLAAD Media Award
I’m flattered. Someone submitted Mombian for a GLAAD Media Award, and it’s been nominated. I won the Award for “Outstanding Blog” in 2012 (sharing the honor with Towleroad), and didn’t expect to be nominated again.
10th Annual Rainbow Book List of Librarian-Recommended, LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ and YA Books
The 10th Annual Rainbow Book List of librarian-recommended, LGBTQ-inclusive books for children and young adults is now out, with more than 50 new titles!
Bestseller and 1st Book by Trans Mom Win Stonewall Awards for LGBT-Inclusive Kids’ Books
A book from a long-running, NYT-bestselling series and the first novel by a transgender mother both win the American Library Association’s annual Stonewall Book Award for LGBT-inclusive children’s and young adult books.
Inauguration Preacher Once Tried to Remove “Heather Has Two Mommies” from Library
Rev. Robert Jeffress, who preached at a private prayer service for now-President Donald Trump just before the inauguration, once tried to remove Heather Has Two Mommies and Daddy’s Roommate from his local library—but his efforts backfired.
Highlights Magazine to Feature Two-Dad Family in February Issue
Highlights magazine is following up on a promise and featuring a two-dad family in its February issue—and holding strong against an expected backlash.
Over 100 Books for and About Kids of LGBTQ Parents
One of the most common questions I see online from LGBTQ parents is “Where do I find LGBTQ-inclusive books for my kids?” Here’s the list I’ve been compiling for years.
A Holiday Movie with Gay Dads and a Gender-Bending Boy
Yes, there is a movie about same-sex parents that will give you that warm, fuzzy holiday feeling. It’s from a few years back, but don’t let that stop you.