New LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books out today include three middle-grade books full of adventure, an introduction to pronouns, a gender-neutral story of two friends, and stories dealing gently but firmly with tough topics of consent and abuse.
Today is the Transgender Day of Visibility, so I want to give greater visibility to a terrific middle grade series with a trans protagonist that you may have missed because his trans identity isn’t the point. He’s just a young man who has adventures through the multiverse via magical suitcases, and happens to be trans. It’s delightful!
When one parent leaves on a trip, even for a short time, it can seem like forever to a young child. In this sweet and lovely picture book, a young girl shares her feelings when Mommy is away on a business trip and she and Mama wait for her return.
New this week and coming soon: A colorful board book about pronouns, a bilingual (English/Spanish) book about a first same-sex crush, and a lovely middle-grade novel about a queer, Jewish, autistic girl. Read on to learn more!
The finalists for the 34th Annual Lambda Literary Awards include five children’s and middle grade books that should be on your reading lists! Learn more about them below.
Young witches being sorted? A town in our world, but full of magic? Three friends on a quest to fight an evil monster? A protagonist who is a person of color? Queer inclusion? If you want ALL of the above, this book is for you.
New week, new books! Here are some of the LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books out today, including a picture book about many aspects of gender, a whimsical one about families, and a powerful, moving, middle grade novel!
The 2022 Rainbow Book List is here! This annual list from the American Library Association contains 122 librarian-approved books with “significant and authentic” LGBTQIA+ content for children and teens.
I launched my Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books, Media, and More because I’ve seen the power that representation can have, both in my own family and with other LGBTQ families and LGBTQ youth. That’s why I’m also proud to join PFLAG in their new #ReadWithLove campaign supporting the freedom to learn for all students. Here’s a roundup of some pieces I’ve written recently on the topic, and a bit more about the campaign.
When the lesbian mom who’s also the CEO of GLAAD writes a children’s book with her spouse, you can bet your rainbows it’s going to be LGBTQ inclusive. Read on for a review and a sneak peek inside!
