7 Recent LGBTQ-Inclusive Board Books
Did you know there are now more than five dozen LGBTQ-inclusive board books for the very youngest children? Here are some of the ones published this year–and you can always see my database for more!
Books for Kids
12 New Picture Books (and One Early Reader) Celebrating Nonbinary Identities
Today is International Nonbinary People’s Day, so here are more than a dozen new (and upcoming) children’s books from 2022 that celebrate nonbinary kids!
“If You’re a Kid Like Gavin” Powerfully Tells Trans Activist’s Story
Gavin Grimm successfully fought his high school in federal court for the right to use the boy’s bathroom like the boy he is. To write a picture book about his experience, he teamed up with Kyle Lukoff, a two-time Stonewall Award winner, Newbery honoree, former children’s librarian, and also a trans man. I can think of no better pairing. Together with illustrator J Yang, they’ve given us a must-read book for readers of all identities.
The New Yorker Looks at the Past, Present, and Future of LGBTQ Children’s Books
“What Should a Queer Children’s Book Do?” asks Jessica Winter today in the New Yorker. It’s a good question, which she carefully explores through the history of LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books and the ongoing attacks on them. The piece echoes much of what I’ve said about the genre over the years. Here are a few additional thoughts and further readings, if the topic intrigues you.
A Queer Picture-Book Biography With Crunch and Zest
A new picture book about food fermentation evangelist Sandor Katz is the queer biography I didn’t know I needed—full of flavor, inspiration, and community.
Lil Miss Hot Mess Is “Reimagining the World” Through Drag
Drag queen storytimes are under attack from politicians and white supremacists. Drag queen and children’s book author Lil Miss Hot Mess has been a target, but also a leading voice opposing this onslaught. She thinks kids and drag have a natural rapport.
Three Queer-Inclusive Books to Help Kids Understand Abortion, Abortion Rights, and Body Autonomy
Abortion is health care, and children should learn about it in age-appropriate ways as they do other health topics. And with abortion rights making headlines right now, children may have questions about it. Here are three queer-inclusive books that may help them understand.
A Nonbinary Child Finds Their Courage in New Picture Book
A new picture book from the author of Grandad’s Camper stars a nonbinary child who loves to perform—except that their inner cowardly lion always roars away their confidence. Can a new friend who is also shy help them overcome their fears?
Library Reverses Decision to Ban Pride Displays in Children’s Sections
Never underestimate the power of protest. After public outrage and an imminent investigation by the state Division of Human Rights, a Long Island library board reversed its decision to remove Pride displays from its children’s sections. Displays will now stay up through at least July 15.
Library in New York Bans Pride Displays from Children’s Sections
A public library board in New York has voted “to remove all Pride Displays, in addition to removing all books of the same subject on display, from all Children’s sections.” The president of the board, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, opposed the action.