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Watch: 1983 Short Film About a Black Queer Mom

October 28, 2022

As we close out LGBTQ History Month, how about taking 20 minutes to watch a free short film from 1983—nearly three decades ago—about a lesbian mom?

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The “Gayby Boom” and Its Echoes

October 24, 2022

The earliest documented use of the term “gayby boom” was in a 1990 Newsweek article. For LGBTQ History Month, let’s take a look back at the article and how things have (or haven’t) changed for queer families since then.

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The History of LGBTQ Families Is Older Than You May Think

October 12, 2022

How far back can we trace the history of LGBTQ families? Consider: Sappho and Alexander the Great both likely fell under the big queer umbrella and had children. For LGBTQ History Month, then, here’s a little about the long history of LGBTQ families.

9 Picture Book Biographies for International Lesbian Day and LGBTQ History Month

October 8, 2022

It’s International Lesbian Day and LGBTQ History Month, so here are some picture book biographies of lesbians you should know!

Exclusive Cover Reveal: Sarah Prager’s “A Child’s Introduction to Pride”

September 15, 2022

I am thrilled to be sharing the exclusive cover reveal for “A Child’s Introduction to Pride: The Inspirational History and Culture of the LGBTQIA+ Community,” by Sarah Prager, one of the most talented authors writing about LGBTQ history for kids. I am so looking forward to this book!

The Mother of a Movement: Jeanne Manford--Ally, Activist, and Co-Founder of PFLAG

New Picture Book Tells Story of the Mom Who Founded PFLAG

September 6, 2022

Jeanne Manford, whose love for her gay son in the 1970s led to the founding of PFLAG, is the subject of a moving new picture-book biography by Rob Sanders, one of the leading authors of children’s books about LGBTQ history and historical figures.

We’re Here, We’re Queer, and We Are Family

August 3, 2022

It’s a tough time to be an LGBTQ parent in the United States. Between legislation that threatens our ability to form and protect our families, attacks on books and media that reflect them, and concerns that impact all parents, like school shootings and pandemics, we may feel stressed and overwhelmed. Without denying those ills or our need to address them (which I have covered before and will again), I want to focus here on a few positive things to keep in mind.

Kind Like Marsha: Learning from LGBTQ+ Leaders

Teach Kids to Be “Kind Like Marsha” With Picture Book of LGBTQ Leaders

August 2, 2022

A new picture book has the perfect age-appropriate approach for introducing younger readers to LGBTQ+ leaders.

Katharine Lee Bates. Photo: Schlesinger Library

Did You Know? Author of “America the Beautiful” Was Queer

July 4, 2022

Many of us may hear “America the Beautiful” played this July 4th. But did you know that its author, Katharine Lee Bates, was also a scholar, suffragist, and social activist, and lived for 25 years in a loving relationship with fellow professor Katharine Coman?

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2 New Middle Grade Novels Celebrate Queer History and Community

June 7, 2022

Two new middle-grade novels, one by the lauded Alex Gino and one by debut author Michael Leali, focus on queer youth exploring queer history within the context of queer communities. These joyous, empowering, inspirational books are great reads for Pride or any time of year!