Books for Kids

Uncle Bobby's Wedding - 2008 and 2020 editions

“Uncle Bobby’s Wedding”: From a Small-Town Challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court

Uncle Bobby’s Wedding is among the LGBTQ-inclusive picture books in a case being heard today by the U.S. Supreme Court. I was the first journalist to cover the earliest attempt to censor it, in 2008, so I’m reposting my in-depth piece about that, which includes still-relevant insights from the author, editor, and library director.

12 LGBTQ Kids' Books Featuring Libraries and Librarians

12 LGBTQ Kids’ Books Featuring Libraries and Librarians

Today is National Library Workers Day, part of National Library Week, so here are some LGBTQ-inclusive picture and middle-grade books that show how librarians and libraries can have a positive impact on young people’s lives.

Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024

Troubling Trends in Latest Book Challenge Data

The latest Top 10 Most Challenged Books list from the American Library Association shows ongoing censorship of books with LGBTQIA+ characters and themes and that discuss race, racism, inclusivity, equity, and social justice—while a drop in censorship numbers from the previous year actually hides troubling trends.

14 Recent Kids’ Books With Trans Protagonists

14 Recent Kids’ Books With Trans Protagonists

In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility today, here are some terrific recent picture, chapter, and middle grade books with trans protagonists (including real-life heroes), great for reading at any time of year!

Villains Academy - Hocus and Pocus

2 New Volumes in 2 Queer-Inclusive Chapter Book Series

Chapter books often get short shrift, stuck between colorful picture books and weightier middle-grade titles for older tweens. But these two chapter book series, which each have new volumes out this month, are magical, queer inclusive, and worth a read!

My Gender, My Rules

“My Gender, My Rules” Picture Book Cover Reveal

I am thrilled and honored to bring you the cover reveal for My Gender, My Rules by Andy Passchier! This joyous picture book from Little Bee Books, in partnership with GLAAD, will help adults and kids start to have important conversations about gender, feelings, and understanding themselves.

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