7 Powerful Picture Book Biographies of Black Queer Americans

7 Powerful Picture Book Biographies of Black Queer Americans

Powerfully told and gorgeously illustrated, these are some of my favorite recent picture book biographies of Black queer Americans (including an upcoming one about Marsha P. Johnson that isn’t out quite yet but is so good I had to add it in).

These Packs Puck

Two-Mom Pro Hockey Couple Launches Parenting Podcast

Two-mom couple and former pro hockey players Madison and Anya Packer’s new podcast looks at “everything from professional women’s athletes, to sports, to raising children, and all the messiness in between.” If you have an interest in any of the above, give it a listen!

IVF

New IVF Executive Order Falls Short

A new federal executive order purports to expand access to IVF and make it more affordable. But does it? Will it benefit LGBTQ people growing their families?

In Memoriam: Sam Nordquist

In Memoriam: Sam Nordquist

Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old biracial transgender man, was murdered in upstate New York this month. Anti-trans violence is sadly nothing new, but the brutal death of this young man, whom classmates describe as “a friend without limits,” feels particularly horrific, underscoring the need to keep fighting against anti-trans policies and rhetoric.

Ice Apprentices - The Labyrinth of Souls

2 New Queer-Inclusive Middle Grade Series Set at Magic Schools

Seeking books set at magic schools—but want them queer? Try these two new middle grade series! One stars a trans boy on a harsh ice world where magic means survival; the other brings us a Between World, spooky creatures, and normalized queer relationships. Read on for reviews and additional titles.

LGBTQ Parenting Roundup

LGBTQ Parenting Roundup

This roundup looks at further negative impacts of recent executive orders, but also at another lawsuit against them, the introduction of positive legislation in two states, and some celebrity moments of queer joy.

It's All or Nothing, Vale - Bea Mullins Takes a Shot

2 New Middle Grade Books Starring Young Queer Athletes

Today is National Girls & Women in Sports Day, so let’s celebrate with these two new middle grade titles starring young queer athletes—including what may be the first middle grade book to include a scene at a Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) game!

2025 Rainbow Book List Top Ten Books for Young Readers

Near-Record Number of Books Selected for 2025 Rainbow Book List

The American Library Association has just announced its 2025 Rainbow Book List of over 175 librarian-approved titles “celebrating LGBTQIA+ youth and families.” Let’s look more closely at these books for children and teens, why they matter, and some exclusive charts showing trends over the years.

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