Adults with LGBTQ parents have been in the media lately talking about the varied meanings of genetic connections and donor kin, facing discrimination, the pressure to conform, finding community, and advocating for themselves and their families. Take a look at these good reads!
Dr. Susan Love, one of the world’s foremost breast cancer researchers and a visionary leader in breast cancer advocacy, died at age 75 on July 2, 2023. In 1993, Love and her partner (later wife) were also the first same-sex parents in Massachusetts to both be named legal parents of their child, a case later cited in support of the state’s landmark marriage equality ruling.
This year’s Pride Month has ended, but a kids’ music album all about Pride—and having pride in yourself and your family—can help you keep its spirit going all year long. Watch two videos from it here.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a Web designer may refuse to create custom websites for same-sex couples, despite state non-discrimination laws. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in a dissenting opinion, called the decision “profoundly wrong” and noted the message it sends to children with same-sex parents.
End Pride with some fun! Check out Pride Family Bingo from OurShelves curated diverse children’s book boxes, in partnership with Mombian and Medal on My Mind. It’s a game to get the whole family thinking about all of the fabulous LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books out there—and what’s still needed. (Hint: My Database of LGBTQ Family Books is a great way to identify books for the game!)
Maine has enacted a new law enabling LGBTQ parents to more easily secure their existing parent-child relationships and ensure their parental rights are recognized in all states. Rhode Island enacted a similar bill earlier this month, following six other states.
Today marks the 54th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots—and a growing number of kids’ books celebrate the event and its key figures. Here are some of my favorites, including a new historical fiction tale starring a trans girl of color!
Today is the 11th annual Give OUT Day, a time to show the power of the LGBTQ community and boost our collective impact by giving to LGBTQ nonprofits. Even small donations can have a big effect today, as organizations with the greatest number of unique donors may win additional cash prizes. Please give if you can, and help spread the word regardless.
A brand-new picture book celebrates a girl’s delight in finding an outfit that suits her, regardless of gender norms—and offers important models for gender creative kids, their parents, and peer allies.
If you’re an LGBTQ parent or prospective parent, you don’t want to miss tonight’s virtual town hall from five leading LGBTQ and policy organizations about protecting our families.
