GLAAD Details Future of Blog Award
After a brief commotion a few weeks ago when GLAAD removed, then reinstated, its Media Award for blogs, the organization has given further details about how it will honor blogs in the future.
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The Children’s Book with Gay Dads You Might Have Missed
It’s easy to miss the fact that one of the best recent children’s books featuring gay dads even includes them. Since this is also one of the best books of the past year, period, we should pay attention.
GLAAD Removes, then Reinstates, Blog Award
I was surprised when GLAAD decided to remove the “Outstanding Blog” category from its Media Awards this year. So were many other bloggers—and we took action.
Classic Australian Kids’ TV Show to Feature Kid with Two Dads
Play School, the second long-running children’s television show in the world, will feature a child with two dads in an upcoming episode.
New Publishing Company Launches with Audre Lorde Biography
A new publishing company by three powerhouse women is launching with a new “bio/anthology” of feminist icon and lesbian mom Audre Lorde by Dr. Gloria Joseph, Lorde’s partner in the latter years of her life.
Lesbian Moms Return to TV Tonight in “The Fosters”
My favorite television lesbian moms return to our screens tonight with the winter premiere of The Fosters. Let’s take a look back at where we left them last season.
Catch Up on Gender-Expansive Kids’ Video Series Before New Episode
The fifth episode of Sez Me, a gender-expansive and queer-positive Web video series for kids, drops next Wednesday, so take time now to catch up on any of the previous episodes you’ve missed.
Free Family Diversity, Anti-Bullying Videos for No Name-Calling Week!
Happy No Name-Calling Week, “one of the largest bullying-prevention initiatives in the country.” In celebration of the event, educational film company Groundspark is offering free streaming of all the films from its wonderful Respect for All Project, which cover family diversity, LGBT inclusion in schools, and much more.
LGBTQ-Inclusive Children’s Book Winners: 2016 ALA Youth Media Awards
The American Library Association (ALA) has announced its picks for the best LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books of the year—making it one of my favorite days of the year. Let’s take a look.
Is “The Force Awakens” the Movie We Need?
I had the pleasure of seeing an early screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens yesterday. Without spoilers, here are a few observations about the movie.