Ask Esther the Wonder Pig a Question!
Esther’s not just any pig—she’s a wonder pig! And she’s eagerly awaiting your questions to answer in an upcoming virtual Q&A with one of her two dads!
A “Wealth of Positive LGBTQ Representation” in Children’s Television: GLAAD
GLAAD’s latest “Where We Are on TV” report has found a “wealth of positive LGBTQ representation for younger ages” on television, even as anti-LGBTQ rhetoric has spread. But where are there still gaps, and where can we look for new ideas?
3 New LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ Books of Joy, Hope, and Belonging
Three terrific new LGBTQ-inclusive books are coming out today, two by creative pairs who have already won places in my heart, and one by an author making a middle-grade debut!
Italian Government Tells Milan Not to Allow Birth Certificates with Same-Sex Parents
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government has told the city of Milan not to recognize or allow birth certificates showing two mothers or two fathers.
Mombian Database Hits Milestone of 1200+ LGBTQ Family Books and More
The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books and More now has more than 1200 items in it—and counting! With LGBTQ-inclusive books under increased attack, I hope this database can play a part in connecting those who need such books with the many titles that now exist.
Netflix Kids’ Series “Ridley Jones” Shows Nonbinary Character Coming Out, but Gets Cancelled
A new episode of Netflix animated kids’ show Ridley Jones centers nonbinary bison Fred, who comes out about their name and pronouns to their grandma (voiced by Cyndi Lauper). But Netflix has also just cancelled the series and not given its fifth and final season any promotion, says creator Chris Nee.
!["The impact of sexual minority parents’ attitudes toward gender on their children might be uniquely positive. Exploration of gender identity and sexuality may actually enhance children’s ability to succeed and thrive in a range of contexts." —Zhang Y, Huang H, Wang M, et al. Family outcome disparities between sexual minority and heterosexual families: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMJ Global Health 2023;8:e010556. [Background image: colored pencils]](https://i0.wp.com/mombian.com/images/attitudes_research_banner.jpg?fit=1024%2C538&ssl=1)
Outcomes for Children of Queer Parents Same as or Better Than Those With Heterosexual Parents
A new analysis has found that children with queer parents have similar outcomes as those with heterosexual parents, and may even have better ones in some areas—surprising no one reading this post, I suspect. But let’s dig deeper, since that’s what we do here at Mombian.
Rhode Island Bill Seeks to Simplify Confirmatory Adoptions
Rhode Island legislators yesterday heard testimony in support of a bill that would streamline the process of confirmatory adoptions, ensuring that more LGBTQ families have access to this unfortunately necessary tool for protecting our legal ties to our children.
“The Queer Family Podcast” Showcases Beautiful, Unique Stories
When Jaimie Kelton launched a podcast for queer families in 2018, she thought, “This would be a fun side project.” Now, 11 seasons later, she’s interviewed hundreds of queer families, published a book based on many of their stories, and has just rebranded the podcast to emphasize the range of queer family experiences the show covers.
5 Recent Picture-Book Biographies of Queer and Queer-Adjacent Women for International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrate with some recent picture-book biographies of these inspiring queer and queer-adjacent women!