Happy International Family Equality Day!
Today marks the 11th annual International Family Equality Day, an event created to celebrate the diversity of families globally! Wishing a happy day to all the families celebrating around the world!
Holidays
10 New Queer-Inclusive Kids’ Books for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day (or Mothers’ Day, if that suits you better) is almost here, so why not celebrate with some new picture books featuring queer moms?
26 Years Ago, a Children’s Book Asked, “Grandma, What’s a Lesbian?”
Happy Lesbian Visibility Day! “The benefit of being a lesbian is one of the best kept secrets ever,” said this earnest 1996 children’s book, written by two lesbian grandmothers. It feels rather dated now—but reminds us of our long history, so I’m sharing about it once again. Read on for more about the book (and see where you can read a free copy online).
12 NEW Kids’ Books About LGBTQ Pride: A Pre-Pride Roundup
Check out some of the great new kids’ books about Pride and the history behind it! Here’s a roundup of some of 2022’s best picture books and middle grade titles on the topic, out now or coming soon!
Florida Reels as “Don’t Say Pay” Typo Threatens State Economy
Politicians in Florida are scrambling as a typo in the state’s new “Don’t Say Gay” law is sending the economy into chaos. Mistakenly written as “Don’t Say Pay,” the law now means that all money and payment systems in the state are illegal.
30 LGBTQ Kids’ Books About Love for Valentine’s Day
Many, many LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books are at heart about love, but some foreground it more than others. Romantic love, familial love, and loving friendships—here are some of my favorite tales, for Valentine’s Day or any time of year!
“A World Perspective”: Wise Words from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Once again, let’s give Dr. King the floor today:
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! Posting will be light here for a bit while I make merry with my multi-faith family (though next week I will post the second part of my year-end interview with leading LGBTQ family advocates, in which they share what they see ahead for 2022). I’ll also keep up the fun on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Please join me!
New and Old LGBTQ-Inclusive Christmas Books for Kids
Two new titles this year join the list of LGBTQ-inclusive Christmas books for kids! Check out my reviews of titles both old and new as you don your … well, you know.
Happy Turkey Baster Day!
No, those of us who use assisted reproduction don’t really use turkey basters. A medical syringe is the way to go. But to me, Thanksgiving is inextricably tied to family, especially since this year, our son is home for the first time after starting college. The iconic if erroneous turkey baster is as good a symbol for us as any, representing both food and family.
