3 Children’s Books that Help Explain Prejudice
In the aftermath of Orlando, I have been thinking anew about how to explain prejudice and hate to children. Here are three children’s books that may help.
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“The Fosters” Season Premiere Tackles Gun Violence
The Fosters, Freeform’s lesbian mom drama, has its summer premiere Monday, and tackles a presciently timely issue: gun violence.
A Same-Sex Fairytale, Read by The Fosters’ Teri Polo
A new children’s video puts a new spin on fairytale tropes to give us a heroine who has smarts—and a girlfriend. And The Fosters’ Teri Polo gives her a voice.
More Fun with the Fletchers in Middle-Grade Gay Dad Sequel
They’re back! The four boys, two dads, and assorted pets who romped through Dana Alison Levy’s award-winning middle-grade novel The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher return in The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island.
Seven LGBTQ Pride Books for Kids
Get ready for a fun-filled month of Pride with these books to help our kids better understand what it’s all about—and the history behind it.
Updated Children’s Book Classic Now Includes Same-Sex Parents
Forty years ago, a children’s book broke new ground in its depiction of a wide range of family diversity. Now it’s getting an update that includes even more variety—including families with same-sex parents.
Gender-Bending Worms Marry In New Children’s Book
A delightful new picture book features two worms who want to marry, but have a dilemma. Their friends want to know: which one of them will be the bride, and which one the groom?
This Book Is a “Flashlight” for Youth with LGBTQ Parents
(I first reviewed Let’s Get This Straight: The Ultimate Handbook for Youth with LGBTQ Parents several years ago for my newspaper column, but since “Throwback Thursday” is a thing around the Internet, I thought I’d post this again. It’s a great read for tweens, teens, and their parents.)
9 of 10 Most Challenged Books Have Diverse Content
The American Library Association (ALA) has released its annual list of the 10 most frequently challenged books—and nine of them have “diverse” content, four related to LGBTQ topics.
Honey Maid Features Two-Dad Family and Grandfather
As if we needed another reason to eat s’mores, Honey Maid has released another ad featuring two dads and their children, this time recognizing extended family ties.