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?
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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!
Non-binary and Trans Teens Pen Books for Younger Readers
Fifteen-year-old Hunter Chinn-Raicht, who is non-binary, knows that the term “non-binary” isn’t always understood. “This is a new word and it’s super confusing for a lot of people, especially people that weren’t brought up with it,” they told me in an interview. They hope to dispel some of that confusion through a new book they’ve written, one of a set of three titles by “champions” of the GenderCool Project, a youth-led movement of teens who are speaking out to show that transgender and non-binary youth can thrive.
Prepublished Queer Writers and Illustrators: #QueerKidlit Mentorships Will Pair You with Experts
Are you an LGBTQ+ writer or illustrator of children’s/young adult books who has not yet been published by a traditional publisher? Apply to a new, free mentorship program that will pair you with an expert for advice and guidance!
Two New Kids’ Books by Nonbinary Creators Explore Gender and Pronouns
Two new books for elementary-age kids by nonbinary creators offer thoughtful lessons about gender, pronouns, and self.
“Tuesday Is Daddy’s Day”: An Updated Take on Divorce and New Same-Sex Relationships
It’s been 25 years since a picture book (the classic Daddy’s Roommate) has shown a child with a divorced mom and dad, whose dad is dating another man. A new picture book brings us an updated take on the theme, with a story about a girl whose mom and dad are working together with the dad’s new partner, Harry, to ensure she’s cared for—and that she gets the occasional happy surprise.
Robin Stevenson Writes Pride Books for Tots to Teens and In Between
There are happily now many children’s books about Pride, but Robin Stevenson may be the author who has taken up the subject for the most age groups. Over the past few years, Stevenson, an award-winning author of more than 25 books in total, has published a board book, a picture book, a middle grade nonfiction book, and a young adult novel, all revolving around Pride.