Today is Gay Uncles Day and Here Are Some Books to Celebrate
Today is Gay Uncles Day, so here are some books by, for, and about gay (and other queer) uncles to help you celebrate these special people any day of the year!
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30+ Kids’ Books, Songs, Shows, and More with Nonbinary Characters
In celebration of International Non-Binary People’s Day today, here are some of my favorite children’s books, songs, and shows with nonbinary characters—perfect for any day of the year! Some are specifically about being nonbinary; others include characters whose nonbinary identity is incidental to the story.
“Whole Whale” Is a Whole Lot of Fun (and Gives New Meaning to a “Pride” of Lions)
As 100 animals gather in this book, is there room for a whale to join the fun? A pair of male lions and their cubs are among the wide variety of animals in this frolicsome tale—but the book’s message of inclusion goes beyond just their appearance.
“Bodies Are Cool” Celebrates the Variety of Human Shapes, Shades, Sizes, Abilities, and Genders
A new picture book celebrates the many different types of human bodies, of various shades, sizes, shapes, ages, genders, and abilities. Queer couples, transgender people, nonbinary people, and other LGBTQ folks are plentiful.
3 Queer-Inclusive Kids’ Books from the U.K. and Australia Worth Seeking
Three terrific new queer-inclusive picture books haven’t yet been published in the U.S., but they’re worth seeking out. One offers a rare and lovely look at an extended queer family; another is a high seas adventure that incidentally stars a family with two moms; and the third is a love story about a merman and a fisherman.
New Picture Book on “Making a Baby” Tries for Inclusion of All Families and Genders
A new book for kids 5 to 8 says it’s an “inclusive guide” to how babies are made. Does it succeed?
RuPaul Biographies for Tots to Tweens!
The inimitable RuPaul is now the subject of several children’s biographies, aimed at the littlest tots through tweens. Sashay over and check them out!
“Llama Glamarama” Sparkles with Fun
Larry is a proper, rule-following llama. But Larry has a secret … he loves to dance! “But llamas aren’t SUPPOSED to dance,” we learn, as Larry stops the music and pretends to sleep when someone comes by. Larry feels sad because “Being different was lonely.” Should he stop dancing?
“Sharice’s Big Voice”: A Picture Book Autobiography that Packs a Punch
A powerful new picture-book autobiography is the story of Sharice Davids, one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress, and the first openly lesbian Native American to hold such an office.
Three Decades of Pride Books for Kids (and 700+ Books and Media for LGBTQ Families)
The first children’s book to depict an LGBTQ Pride celebration was published three decades ago, in 1991. Now, there are many titles that look at the feelings, symbols, and history of Pride, plus hundreds more that are simply LGBTQ inclusive. Let’s take a look!