On Veterans Day, 2024
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 …
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A Roundup for Trans Parent Day
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.
In “Our Dad, Danielle,” a Trans Woman and Her Family Move Through Change Together
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.
22 Spooky LGBTQ-Inclusive Chapter and Middle Grade Books of 2024
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.
A Spirit of Hope
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.
16 Kids’ Books, Songs, and Games About Pronouns
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!
Watch and Share This Powerful 2-Minute Video About Trans Teen and Her Dad
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 and Being Out as an LGBTQ Parent
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.
“Banned Together” Auction Will Help Send LGBTQ-Inclusive Books to Schools
Nonprofit Pride and Less Prejudice has donated over 16,000 LGBTQ-inclusive picture books to elementary classrooms since 2019—and if their 2024 virtual auction meets its goal, they will be able to send 1,600 more. The auction runs today through Sunday (September 26 to 29), so check out some of the amazing celebrity items you can bid on!
Happy Bisexual Visibility Day to the Largest Segment of LGBTQ Parents
A very happy Bisexual Visibility Day to all bi parents, who make up the largest segment of LGBTQ parents! Just how large? Let’s look at the latest numbers, the experiences of bi parents, and a few resources for and about bi parents.