Queer-Inclusive Kids’ Books Celebrating Indigenous Cultures
For Indigenous People’s Day today, let’s take a look at the few queer-inclusive children’s books that celebrate indigenous people and cultures, and ask why there aren’t more.
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Author and Queer Mom Jacqueline Woodson Named a 2020 MacArthur Fellow
Author Jaqueline Woodson yesterday was named one of the winners of this year’s MacArthur “genius grants”—one of at least three queer moms ever to win the accolade.
Julián Is Back in Joyous New Picture Book
Julián is back! In the sequel to the acclaimed 2019 picture book, Julián Is a Mermaid, Julián and his abuela are attending a wedding, where Julián meets a new friend and shows that he’s still full of imagination and a creative sense of style.
3 Initiatives Offering Teachers Free, LGBTQ-Inclusive Books
I wrote yesterday about the many attempts to ban LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books from schools and libraries—so here’s a story to counter that, about three different initiatives that are now offering free (yes, free!) LGBTQ-inclusive books and resources to educators and schools throughout the U.S.
Poems, Protest, and Empowerment in New Picture Book About Young Activists
A new picture book pairs the stories of youth activists with #OwnVoices poems from exceptional adult poets who were inspired by their work. Unsurprisingly, there are queer voices among them.
A Queer-Inclusive Picture Book About the Power of Voting
As we head into the fall and one of the most momentous elections in our nation’s history, voting is more important than ever. A new picture book about voting and civic engagement is both timely and queer-inclusive.
Transition and Transformation in a Picture Book for Rosh Hashanah
A family’s annual celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and the changes that each year brings, form the texture of a new picture book about a Jewish family and their transgender child. One of the authors, Rabbi Ari Moffic, spoke with me about it.
Board Book Explores Joyful Messes and Diverse Families
A fun board book for the youngest children is full of surprises and diverse families as it celebrates the messiness of life.
A Sparkling New Picture Book on Gender Expression and Allyship
Here’s my third and final review for this week’s mini-theme of picture books about gender creative boys—this one focusing on the importance of allies.
Picture Book Is a Glad Celebration of Gender Creativity
I’m going to lean in to the theme of picture books about gender creative children this week, with a look at a sweet recent picture book about a gender creative boy bear and his emotions.