November 18 marks at least five notable LGBTQ anniversaries and observances. Do you know them all? (OK, one is purely personal; it’s the “Massaversary” of when my spouse and I made it legal in Massachusetts. But even that is related to another event….)
In celebration of Transgender Awareness Week, but good for reading all year long, here are reviews of some of my favorite picture, middle grade, and grown-up books from 2024 that feature trans youth or trans parents (and sometimes both).
Two days after the election, I went to a Veteran’s Day breakfast in our town with my spouse, a U.S. Air Force veteran. My heart was heavy about the election results, and I wasn’t looking forward to the patriotic hoopla. But …
Happy Trans Parent Day to all transgender parents! May it be a time of joy and love. In honor of the occasion, here are some recent readings and a movie that showcase just a few of the many lives of trans parents.
Danielle Joy “DJ” Healey, a renowned patent attorney in Texas, came out as a trans woman at age 57. An award-winning documentary, out this week on demand, follows her and her family as they navigate this transition and Danielle applies her legal skills to helping other trans and queer people. Watch a trailer here.
Halloween is almost upon us, but 2024 has brought us terrific spooky books all year, with stories of ghosts, vampires, werewolves, haunted houses, curses, and other creepy things—and LGBTQ characters solving mysteries, fighting evil, and being themselves.
Today is Spirit Day, GLAAD’s annual event to show support for LGBTQ youth and speak out against bullying—both personal bullying and the sweeping bullying of anti-LGBTQ laws and rhetoric.
For International Pronouns Day, here’s my latest roundup of kids’ books, music, and games all about pronouns, including a great new picture book just out this year—for you and her and him and them and xir!
A farmer father makes the decision to support his transgender daughter in Not Losing You, a powerful and touching new video aimed at preventing future suicides of trans and LGBTQ youth. It will bring tears to your eyes, but also give you hope.
Coming out is often described as a journey. As parents, it’s a journey we take with our children, whether we first come out before or after starting our families. For National Coming Out Day, here’s my story, plus some additional resources on coming out while a parent.
