September always makes me think of trees–between fruit harvests and color changing, it’s their time to shine. This year, I’m also thinking of a middle-grade book, narrated by a tree, that’s one of the most charming stories of inclusion and acceptance I’ve read lately.
If you’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of the U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone this week, you can thank a gay dad.
When I first received a new book about a girl who likes to pretend she is both a princess and a pirate, I was very excited. A book with a broad view of how girls imagine and play? Might this be a book that would have spoken to me, growing up as a tomboyish girl?
Let’s talk pronouns! A new graphic book offers teens and adults a lighthearted yet informative primer on gender neutral pronouns, while another for young children celebrates the many types of people who may use different pronouns.
As delicate damsels in ruffled dresses, princesses can be an unrealistic and harmful stereotype, particularly for little girls. Yet for every Cinderella, there is also a Xena. A new picture book asks, “What Does a Princess Really Look Like?” as it tells the tale of a girl creating her own definition of princess—with a little help from her two dads.
Today, Maiden Voyage sets sail—a swashbuckling tale of adventure and romance featuring a fisherman’s daughter and a courageous female sea captain.
Three new children’s books, published in the past few months, take a celebratory and varied look at how people may express gender and question its usual boundaries.
Pride season is here, and so are two new picture books that tell the story of the rainbow flag and the individuals who inspired and created it.
It’s Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate than with some books for kids about LGBTQ Pride, culture, and history? Check them out and read with pride!
Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ songs, video stories, and educational videos? There may be more than you think! I’ve updated my compilation of more than 350 videos for and about LGBTQ families, including songs and stories for young children!
