15 Kids’ Books, Songs, and Games About Pronouns
It’s International Pronouns Day, so once again, I’m rounding up some great kids’ books, music, and games all about pronouns, including several that are new this year—for you and her and him and them!
Holidays
Mombian’s Fabulous Father’s Day List of Picture Books Featuring LGBTQ Dads
For Father’s Day or all year long, I’m highlighting some recent picture books featuring LGBTQ dads and rounding up some older ones, soothing, serious, and silly. Find something new or be inspired by an old favorite! And a very happy day to all who call themselves a father!
Today Is LGBTQ Families Day! Join the Celebration!
Today is LGBTQ Families Day and the start of Pride Month! Here’s how to join in—plus some other goings on, including an important new report about LGBTQ families and parentage laws, a new tool about LGBTQ paths to parentage, and a discussion with PFLAG and me that you can hear this afternoon!
30+ Pride Books for Kids!
There are now dozens of kids’ books about Pride, its symbols, and the LGBTQ leaders who are part of its history. Here are some new ones, plus many old favorites, to enjoy this month and all year ‘round!
Celebrate LGBTQ Families Day on June 1, 2023
Thursday, June 1, 2023, is the 18th Annual LGBTQ Families Day and I hope you’ll all take part! Here’s the official press release, explaining why the event is so important this year as a celebration of family, community, and pride.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT): Fighting Fears and Making Progress
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)—but it also marks two other key civil rights events! Can you name them?
Waffles and Rollercoasters: Mother’s Day Reflections from a Queer Mom
When my son was 7, I asked what he thought I should write about for Mother’s Day, and he said, “Tell them that having two moms is just like having two people of any kind take care of you, except it’s more work on Mother’s Day.”
Books and Names for Nonbinary Parents Day and Any Day
Happy Nonbinary Parents Day to all of the many nonbinary parents out there! Here are some books for all ages featuring nonbinary parents and adults, as well as ideas from other nonbinary parents about what their kids call them!
Passover Questions for LGBTQ Families: A Seder Supplement
Passover begins this Wednesday! How might we LGBTQ families use the traditional “Four Questions” of the holiday to guide our modern-day journeys? Here are my suggestions, slightly revised from a piece I wrote a few years ago.
School District Will Only Teach About Contributions of Queer Americans
A school district has announced that from now on, its history classes will only teach about the contributions of queer people—not straight, cisgender ones—to American history.
