2023 Mega Roundup of LGBTQ Family Book Roundups
Miss any of my year-end roundups covering this year’s best LGBTQ-inclusive books for kids and parents? Or any of my thematic roundups from earlier in the year? Catch them again here!
Candace Parker and Anna Petrakova Win This Week’s Best Baby Announcement Award
The clear winners of this week’s “best baby announcement” award are basketball stars Candace Parker and wife Anna Petrakova, who shared their news with apt and awesome style. So many basketball analogies!
Perils and Progress: A 2023 Year in Review for LGBTQ Families
This past year saw many setbacks for LGBTQ parents and our children—but also some important wins. Experts at several leading LGBTQ organizations shared their thoughts with me about the ups and downs of 2023.
13 LGBTQ-Inclusive Holiday Books for Kids
Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive, holiday-themed books for kids? There may not be as many as we’d like, but there might be more than you think!
Jennifer Finney Boylan Named President of PEN America
This week in “queer parents being awesome” is the news that author, professor, transgender advocate, and parent Jennifer Finney Boylan has been named president and chair of PEN America, the century-old organization dedicated to defending writers and free expression.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Catch up on some LGBTQ parenting news stories I haven’t covered elsewhere, including legislative moves (positive and negative), profiles of lesbian, gay, and trans parents, and more!
2023’s Best Books for LGBTQ Parents, Prospective Parents, and Parents of LGBTQ Kids
Kids aren’t the only ones to benefit from great LGBTQ-inclusive books this year. Here are some terrific reads for parents and prospective parents, too.
2023’s Best LGBTQ-Inclusive Middle Grade Nonfiction Books
History, biography, family formation, health, and more—these LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade nonfiction books from 2023 cover a range of topics for tweens. Share them with the inquisitive youth in your life!
TV Alert: “We Live Here: The Midwest” Shares Stories of LGBTQ Families in the Heartland
Not all LGBTQ families in the U.S. live in the queer-friendly enclaves of our northern coasts. LGBTQ families in the heartland share their stories of challenges and love in Hulu’s new documentary “We Live Here: The Midwest,” premiering tomorrow. Learn more and watch a trailer here.
60+ of 2023’s Best LGBTQ-Inclusive Middle Grade Fiction Books
Adventurous. Affirming. Amazing. This year’s LGBTQ-inclusive middle-grade fiction books cover a wide range of identities, settings, and moods, with exciting escapades, family fun, fast friendships, sweet crushes, and queer kids saving the world and themselves!