New and Old Pride Books for Kids
This Pride, share with your kids the history and meaning behind the month through two new books and several older ones.
There’s something for all ages!
Books for Kids
Self-Publishing Creates New Books for and About LGBTQ Families and Youth
Self-published books have long been a part of LGBTQ-inclusive children’s literature. Heather Has Two Mommies, one of the first picture books to depict same-sex parents, was published by author Lesléa Newman and a friend before it was picked up by a small LGBTQ press. The Internet has made self-publishing even easier, and parents, teachers, LGBTQ youth, and others are taking advantage of this to create LGBTQ-inclusive books for which they see a need, even as mainstream publishers slowly start to do the same. Here are a few recent ones that I haven’t covered before.
Two New Middle-Grade Books Share the Fun of Large, Queer Families
Queer parents often wonder what their children will call them, but the Lotterys have it figured out. There’s MaxiMum (from Jamaica), CardaMom (of the Mohawk Nation), and their co-parents, PopCorn (from the Yukon) and PapaDum (after the tasty cracker of his native India, not because of a lack of intelligence). The two same-sex couples are co-parenting seven children and a menagerie of animals in Emma Donoghue’s funny and clever new middle-grade novel, The Lotterys Plus One.
5 Most Challenged Books Include LGBTQ Content
The top five books in the American Library Association’s (ALA’s) annual list of the most challenged books in the U.S. are there because of their LGBTQ content, among other reasons.
New Kids’ Picture Book and Video on Gender Identity
In light of the Trump administration’s decision yesterday to rescind guidance that protected transgender students, I felt it was especially important to share a great new resource for kids (and their grown-ups) about gender identity.
Children’s Books on Immigration, Refugees, and Resistance
Looking for books to explain to your children some of the issues and stories around immigration, refugees, and the growing resistance movement in the U.S.? Here are some that may help.
10th Annual Rainbow Book List of Librarian-Recommended, LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ and YA Books
The 10th Annual Rainbow Book List of librarian-recommended, LGBTQ-inclusive books for children and young adults is now out, with more than 50 new titles!
Bestseller and 1st Book by Trans Mom Win Stonewall Awards for LGBT-Inclusive Kids’ Books
A book from a long-running, NYT-bestselling series and the first novel by a transgender mother both win the American Library Association’s annual Stonewall Book Award for LGBT-inclusive children’s and young adult books.
Inauguration Preacher Once Tried to Remove “Heather Has Two Mommies” from Library
Rev. Robert Jeffress, who preached at a private prayer service for now-President Donald Trump just before the inauguration, once tried to remove Heather Has Two Mommies and Daddy’s Roommate from his local library—but his efforts backfired.
Highlights Magazine to Feature Two-Dad Family in February Issue
Highlights magazine is following up on a promise and featuring a two-dad family in its February issue—and holding strong against an expected backlash.