I’m thrilled to have been chosen to present the cover reveal of ‘Twas the Night Before Pride, an upcoming picture book from Candlewick Press that combines the meter of the classic poem with a child’s-eye look at the feelings and history of Pride.
Today is Gay Uncles Day, so here are some books by, for, and about gay (and other queer) uncles to help you celebrate these special people any day of the year!
There have been so many queer-inclusive picture books out this year that I’ve gotten a little behind on the middle grade ones! Let’s remedy that with a look at five new ones worth a read!
In celebration of International Non-Binary People’s Day today, here are some of my favorite children’s books, songs, and shows with nonbinary characters—perfect for any day of the year! Some are specifically about being nonbinary; others include characters whose nonbinary identity is incidental to the story.
As 100 animals gather in this book, is there room for a whale to join the fun? A pair of male lions and their cubs are among the wide variety of animals in this frolicsome tale—but the book’s message of inclusion goes beyond just their appearance.
A new picture book celebrates the many different types of human bodies, of various shades, sizes, shapes, ages, genders, and abilities. Queer couples, transgender people, nonbinary people, and other LGBTQ folks are plentiful.
Three terrific new queer-inclusive picture books haven’t yet been published in the U.S., but they’re worth seeking out. One offers a rare and lovely look at an extended queer family; another is a high seas adventure that incidentally stars a family with two moms; and the third is a love story about a merman and a fisherman.
A new book for kids 5 to 8 says it’s an “inclusive guide” to how babies are made. Does it succeed?
A week after two county commissioners asked a local Pennsylvania library to remove a Pride Month display of children’s books from its children’s wing, community members showed overwhelming support of the display at a county meeting.
The inimitable RuPaul is now the subject of several children’s biographies, aimed at the littlest tots through tweens. Sashay over and check them out!
