As we close out LGBTQ History Month, I want to highlight some documentaries that look at the history of LGBTQ parents and our children and are available for streaming—several for free! Watch trailers, and in some cases, whole films, here.
Witches, ghosts, werewolves, vampires, and monsters abound in 2023’s LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books! These spooky stories show protagonists confronting their fears, both inner and outer, to save themselves and those around them. Read them for Halloween or any time!
The LGBTQ-inclusive picture books just keep on coming! Here are three new ones with gender creative protagonists that variously offer beauty, inspiration, and silliness.
It’s International Pronouns Day, so once again, I’m rounding up some great kids’ books, music, and games all about pronouns, including several that are new this year—for you and her and him and them!
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has updated its definition of “infertility” to make it more inclusive of LGBTQ and single people who seek fertility healthcare. This change could motivate policymakers and insurers to be more inclusive as well, said two experts who spoke with me.
If you identify as a queer mom and a feminist and are parenting a son, the editors of an upcoming essay and interview collection wants to know your story.
Like so many, I have been angered and appalled by the horrific acts of terrorism committed by Hamas on Israeli civilians. Now, I am trying to hold several difficult things in my heart as I try to find hope.
Even though I was out before becoming a parent, having a kid meant being out to people I would never have shared anything with, about my queerness or otherwise. One toddler call of “Mommy and Mama!” in the supermarket, however, and everyone could see our rainbow halo.
Banned Books Week may be over, but the need for quality, inclusive books continues. That’s why I’m proud to announce that the Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has more than 1400 items in it, with over 200 added this year! Search and filter for what you want, and read my in-depth reviews!
For International Lesbian Day and LGBTQ History Month, here are some fun moments of lesbian mom history to know and share! (This is an enhanced version of a piece I posted for Lesbian Visibility Day in April; clearly lesbians are so awesome that we need two holidays to celebrate!)
