Books for Kids

Let's Get This Straight

This Book Is a “Flashlight” for Youth with LGBTQ Parents

(I first reviewed Let’s Get This Straight: The Ultimate Handbook for Youth with LGBTQ Parents several years ago for my newspaper column, but since “Throwback Thursday” is a thing around the Internet, I thought I’d post this again. It’s a great read for tweens, teens, and their parents.)

ALA Top Ten Most Challenged Books 2015

9 of 10 Most Challenged Books Have Diverse Content

The American Library Association (ALA) has released its annual list of the 10 most frequently challenged books—and nine of them have “diverse” content, four related to LGBTQ topics.

Gay and Lesbian History for Kids

A Holiday Gift Guide for LGBTQ Families

My annual gift guide for LGBTQ families is usually a roundup of the best LGBTQ-inclusive children’s and parenting books of the year—but I’m delighted that this year’s list includes several inclusive kids’ music albums as well.

Gay and Lesbian History for Kids

Two New LGBT History Books for Kids

Two new books help fill the long-sparse landscape of LGBTQ histories for teen and tween readers—but one has some problems beneath the surface.

Ketzel, the Cat who Composed

Musical Cat Stars in New Book by “Heather” Author

Ketzel, a real-life cat who gained brief fame in 1997 for winning a piano competition, is the charming subject of an absolutely adorable new picture book by Lesléa Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies.

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