A Multiplicity of Pride
Pride is not just a month, but a feeling—or rather, many feelings, and I am experiencing several of them right now as I mark personal, professional, and communal milestones.
Remembering (LGBTQ History)
For Lesbian Visibility Day: The Story of the Very First Picture Book With a Lesbian Mom
Today marks Lesbian Visibility Day, and because the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case this week involving LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books, my mind is turning to the 1979 picture book that was the first to depict an LGBTQ character—a lesbian mom. Let’s look at its history and context.
Happy 52nd Birthday, PFLAG!
On March 11, 1973, Jeanne Manford, a teacher, and her husband Jules, a dentist, at the urging of their gay son Morty, held the first meeting of what would become known as PFLAG, an organization—and a movement—of allyship and love.
Watch the LGBTQ History Videos Removed from the PBS Website Because of Executive Orders
PBS has removed a series of videos about LGBTQ history from its website for educators, under pressure from recent presidential executive orders—but the videos, aimed at middle and high school students, have found a new home.
Help Make the Stonewall National Monument an Official Lego Set
The Stonewall National Monument could become an official Lego set, if one artist’s project succeeds. While it won’t make up for the shameful distortion of the monument’s history by the current U.S. government, it would be a joyful reminder of the heritage and importance of this LGBTQIA+ landmark.
7 Powerful Picture Book Biographies of Black Queer Americans
Powerfully told and gorgeously illustrated, these are some of my favorite recent picture book biographies of Black queer Americans (including an upcoming one about Marsha P. Johnson that isn’t out quite yet but is so good I had to add it in).
10 Historical Quotes By and About LGBTQ Parents and Our Children
LGBTQ families have a long history. As LGBTQ History Month draws to a close, let’s look back with this selection of quotes by and about LGBTQ parents and our children from various eras in history.
8 New Kids’ Books for LGBTQ History Month
October marks LGBTQ History Month, so it’s the perfect time to round up some of 2024’s best new kids’ books about LGBTQ history and historical figures.
Join Me for “A Quick History of LGBTQ Families” Webinar
I’m delighted to invite you to a free webinar on “A Quick History of LGBTQ Families,” hosted by PregnantTogether and presented by me, next Tuesday, October 1, at 7-8 p.m. ET (4-5 p.m. PT)! Kick off LGBTQ History Month with some history!
Happy 51st Birthday, PFLAG!
On March 11, 1973, Jeanne Manford, a teacher, and her husband Jules, a dentist, at the urging of their gay son Morty, held the first meeting of what would become known as PFLAG, an organization—nay, a movement—of allyship and love.