Books with LGBTQIA+ and/or BIPOC representation were again among those most targeted for censorship last year, as book challenges stay near record levels, according to the American Library Association’s latest data. And 92% of all titles challenged were targeted by pressure groups and government officials rather than individuals.
Celebrate Nonbinary Parents Day today with these picture books featuring nonbinary parents (and other nonbinary adult relatives), a beautiful lullaby about nonbinary parents, and suggestions for nonbinary parental names from many nonbinary parents. Wishing all nonbinary parents a day full of love and joy!
Here are some of the recent stories about LGBTQ parents and our children that I haven’t covered separately. There’s political news, of course, but also a bevy of new and pending baby announcements, particularly among queer athletes! See who’s expanded their families and who’s expecting!
This week in People With LGBTQ Parents Doing Cool Things: Paralympian Tatyana McFadden, the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in history, won the Amateur Athletic Union’s Sullivan Award, given annually since 1930 to “the most outstanding athlete” at an elite level in the United States. She was also raised by two moms.
Two-thirds of children who have transgender parents and are old enough to understand current events have experienced increased fears and anxieties under the second Trump administration, per a new study, which also looks at the steps trans parents are taking to protect their children and families.
This week in Queer Parents Doing Cool Things: Several queer moms were among the players named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026.
Not every LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ book needs to be “about” being LGBTQ—but that doesn’t mean there isn’t also room for engaging, insightful coming out stories, like this week’s two excellent new middle grade titles.
Artemis II is making its moon flyby today—so I’m rounding up some LGBTQ-inclusive picture, chapter, and middle grade books involving astronomy and/or space. (I was an astronomy major, so this was particularly fun for me.) Share them with the young people in your life who dream of the stars!
In this week of religious holidays for many, here are three new picture books showing that LGBTQ identities and faith don’t always stand in opposition. One stars a queer-parented family exploring the concept of God, another stars a two-dad family active in their church, and the third stars a Jewish trans girl.
My spouse Helen and I recently celebrated our 33rd anniversary, which got me thinking about the early 1990s when we first met. Take a walk back with me through a few significant early 90s moments and milestones for queer families.
