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.
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?
(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.)
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.
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.
A friend of Jeffrey Roach and Ken Manford once told them that as the first gay dads many people had ever seen, “You’re ambassadors whether you like it or not.” Roach’s new memoir “PopDaddy: Boy Meets Boy Meets Baby” might thus be considered a sort of ambassadorial communiqué, but with a hefty addition of humor and heart.
A new study has illuminated some of the ways in which school librarians are helping LGBT youth: with books, safe spaces, and emotional support.
The filmmakers described Running with Violet as “Thelma and Louise but with a toddler.” Don’t worry, though—the ending’s better.
The Jewish holiday of Purim begins Wednesday evening, so make sure to check out this Purim book featuring a boy with two dads!
Gayby Baby, an Australian documentary from the perspective of children with same-sex parents, will be premiering around the world this April. Watch the trailer here.
