These LGBTQ-inclusive picture books aren’t “about” being LGBTQ, but simply feature LGBTQ people and families experiencing a variety of joys and challenges. The LGBTQ inclusion isn’t always obvious from the covers, so make sure you don’t miss these beautifully told and illustrated tales.
Melinda Beatty’s delightful new picture book, What Is a Pirate? isn’t even out until next week, but the elementary school she herself attended has already rescinded an invitation for an author visit because of concerns that some people might take offense to the story’s gender-nonconforming protagonist.
Happy fall! Celebrate the change of season with these beautiful picture books and a chapter book about seasons, cycles, and change. All have incidental queer representation, and one is a rare and welcome story about becoming a blended queer family!
Today I’m featuring a picture book and a middle grade title that tell true stories of LGBTQ Canadians—my small attempt as an American to help spread goodwill and understanding across our borders. Whether you’re Canadian, American, or otherwise, read on for reviews (plus some bonus LGBTQ-inclusive Canadian fiction titles for kids)!
This week’s new LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels are tales of magic, mystery, monsters, and combinations thereof—perfect warm-ups for the upcoming spooky season. And two of the three have bi representation!
Two new archives of LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books, one in Canada and one in the United States, showcase the history of such books over half a century, along with the vibrant, resilient lives of the children and families they represent.
There are many excellent new LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books—but a picture book and a middle grade title out this week are among my recent favorites, bursting with queer joy, wisdom, family, and community.
Let’s catch up with some of the LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels that have come out (!) since the start of summer. They bring us an original twist on a magic school, time travel, monsters, baby-sitters, and more, as they explore personal growth, friendships, and what it means to be a family.
A federal bill that would ban books, activities, and programs that mention transgender people—and potentially all LGBTQ people—from K-12 public schools nationwide has moved ahead in the House and been introduced in the Senate, while two other school censorship bills have also advanced in the House in recent weeks.
Happy International Drag Day! Spread the joy of self-expression and creativity with these recent picture and middle grade books celebrating drag—three fiction titles and three about real drag artists!
