Of Tragedy and Light
This was not the post I intended to write today—but it has been a weekend of tragedies. How can we find light in the world when there remains so much darkness?
2025’s Best LGBTQ Middle Grade Books for Holiday Giving
The LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade books of 2025 bring tales of adventure, magic, friendship, family, and personal growth. Here are some that stand out. Gift them for the holidays (or any time), recommend them to your local library, or just read them yourself!
Velma Awards Showcase LGBTQ Representation in Kids and Family Programming
Nine shows and creators have just been named winners of the second annual Velma Awards, created to highlight LGBTQ representation in kids and family programming. But the awards’ founders warn of the increasing erasure of LGBTQ stories in children’s media.
17 LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ Books About the Winter Holidays
Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books about the winter holidays? Check out these picture books—including two brand-new ones for Christmas and Hanukkah—plus a few middle grade titles that would also make great family read-alouds for younger children!
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Before the holidays hit, have a look at some of the recent queer parenting news I haven’t covered already, spanning politics and law, family stories, media and entertainment, and more.
2025’s Best LGBTQ Board, Picture, and Chapter Books for Holiday Giving
The LGBTQ-inclusive board, picture, and chapter books of 2025 have been joyous, affirming, sometimes hilarious, and often beautiful. Here are some that stand out for holiday giving (or any time of year).
15 LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ Books Featuring People With HIV or AIDS
The first picture book featuring someone with HIV or AIDS came out in 1989. It was followed by many other picture and middle grade books in the decades since, including these LGBTQ-inclusive titles. On World AIDS Day and beyond, may they offer insight into both history and a disease still with us.
A Queer Parent’s Thoughts on Gratitude and Hope
We are heading into what is supposed to be a time to give thanks, but it feels like there is little to be thankful for right now. Finding gratitude is tough, but here’s what I’m grateful for this year, and what is giving me hope as we head towards the next.
New Kids’ Book Tells the Stories of Winter Olympians (Including Many Queer Ones)
Get ready for the Winter Olympics with this great new middle grade book about Winter Olympians and Paralympians, which includes queer athletes in and beyond a section on “Olympic Pride.” Read on for my review—and a sneak peek at its adorable depiction of Canadian hockey superstars and spouses Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey (and their dog Arlo).
Federal Bill to End Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination in Foster Care and Adoption Introduced for 9th Time
The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (ECDFA), a federal bill that would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ prospective parents and LGBTQ youth in foster care and adoption, has just been introduced in Congress for the ninth time. Why is this bill still so important and what can you do to help?