New Coloring Book About an Imperfect Princess with Two Dads
A coloring book about a girl with two dads who imagines herself as a “princess ballerina” reminds us that princesses come in many forms and have many strengths, separately and together.
Books for Kids
Queer-Inclusive Girls’ Magazine Founded by a Lesbian Mom Wins National Magazine Award — 1st Kids’ Magazine to Do So
Last night, Kazoo, a queer-inclusive (but not exclusive) magazine for girls founded by a lesbian mom, won the American Society of Magazine Editors’ National Magazine Award for General Excellence, its most prestigious honor. It is the first children’s magazine to win the award, beating out the more established publications Audubon, Columbia Journalism Review, The Hollywood Reporter, and Smithsonian.
Harry Potter’s Renowned U.S. Editor (and a Gay Dad) to Launch Diversity-Focused Publishing Company
Arthur Levine, best known as the U.S. editor of Harry Potter, is leaving publishing giant Scholastic to start his own publishing company focused on diverse books and creators.
Esther the Wonder Pig (and her Two Dads) to Get Feature Film
Esther the Wonder Pig, the real-life pig whose adoption by a two-man couple has inspired two memoirs and a picture book, is getting a movie!
Celebrating Five Decades of Queer-Inclusive Books for Children and Youth
This year is the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots—but also marks the decennial anniversaries of several groundbreaking LGBTQ-inclusive books for children and young adults in the U.S. Walk through the decades with me.
Queer-Inclusive Girl’s Magazine (Founded by a Lesbian Mom) Nominated for National Magazine Award
Kazoo, an award-winning and queer-inclusive magazine for girls, founded by a lesbian mom, has been nominated for the most prestigious award given by the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME).
New Board Book Teaches the Colors — and Feelings — of Pride
A sweet new board book for toddlers explores the different colors of the LGBTQ Pride flag—and author Robin Stevenson has shared with Mombian readers her thoughts on writing it.
LGBTQ-inclusive Kids’ and YA Books Honored in 2019 Youth Media Awards and Rainbow Book List
It’s one of my favorite days of the year! The American Library Association has given its 2019 Stonewall Awards and several other key awards to some of the best LGBTQ-inclusive children’s and young adult books out there—and announced the top picks from its 2019 Rainbow Book List of librarian-recommended, LGBTQ-inclusive children’s and YA titles.
#ReadYourWorld: LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ Books for Multicultural Children’s Book Day
It’s the 5th Annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day! Here are a few of my picks that emphasize the “multi” in “multicultural”—books that are both LGBTQ inclusive and diverse in other ways.
“Little Women” Graphic Novel Makes It the Queer, Multiracial Story We Need Today
When I first read Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women as a child, I identified most with tomboy Jo, as did many a fledgling queer girl, I imagine. Now, a new graphic novel reimagines the four March sisters as a modern, multiracial family—and yes (spoiler alert), Jo is gay.