Happy International Pronouns Day to You, Her, Him, Them, Zir, Eir, and All of Us!
For International Pronouns Day, I’m rounding up some of the great kids’ books, music, and games that focus on pronouns as expressions of gender and self!
Selves and Identities
The History of LGBTQ Families Is Older Than You May Think
How far back can we trace the history of LGBTQ families? Consider: Sappho and Alexander the Great both likely fell under the big queer umbrella and had children. For LGBTQ History Month, then, here’s a little about the long history of LGBTQ families.
A Lesbian Mom’s Thoughts on Coming Out
Coming out is often described as an ongoing journey. As parents, it is a journey we take with our children. For National Coming Out Day, here are a few things I’ve learned along the way.
9 Picture Book Biographies for International Lesbian Day and LGBTQ History Month
It’s International Lesbian Day and LGBTQ History Month, so here are some picture book biographies of lesbians you should know!
2 Queer Parents Won Nobel Prizes This Week: Why Does This Matter?
I’m still excited over this week’s two—TWO!—Nobel laureates (Carolyn Bertozzi and Svante Pääbo) who are also queer parents. Why does this matter?
Happy Bi Visibility Day to the Millions of Bi Parents!
Wishing a very happy day to the millions (yes, millions!) of bi parents, who comprise about two-thirds of all LGB parents! Read on for more for and about bi parents!
First Olympian to Come Out as a Trans Man Credits His Child for Inspiration
Australian rugby player Ellia Green has come out as a trans man, the first Olympian to do so. The 2016 gold medalist and his wife also have an infant daughter, whom he credits as an inspiration for being open about himself. Click through to read more and see more photos of this loving family!
12 New Picture Books (and One Early Reader) Celebrating Nonbinary Identities
Today is International Nonbinary People’s Day, so here are more than a dozen new (and upcoming) children’s books from 2022 that celebrate nonbinary kids!
What Do Your Kids Call You? A 2022 Update of LGBTQ Parent Names
I first asked the titular question in 2011, and nearly 340 of you have responded since, along with many wonderful stories about how your parental names came to be. Here’s an updated summary of the LGBTQ Parental Names Project (and a chance to add your own names and stories)!
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).