A Transgender American War Hero in a New Picture Book
Albert D. J. Cashier was an immigrant, a Union soldier in the U.S. Civil War, and a transgender man. A new picture book tells the true story of this American hero.
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10 Resources for Talking About Race and Racism with Kids, from Tots to Teens
Want to talk with your children about race and racism, but not sure where to start? Already started but want some newer resources, including upcoming online events? Here are a few ideas.
A Child Expresses Love for Her Nonbinary Parent in New Picture Book
In a new picture book by Stonewall Award-winning author Gayle Pitman, a child tells lovingly about her nonbinary parent.
School Cancels Virtual Author Visit Because of Book’s Gay Character: But What Response Best Helps LGBTQ Youth During Pandemic?
Award-winning author Phil Bildner was set to do a virtual visit with a group of fourth graders this month, when the school’s parents’ association suddenly informed him that he couldn’t talk about his latest book—a middle-grade novel about a boy coming out as gay. They then canceled his event. Bildner’s response, in which he chooses not to publicly name the school, reminds us that there are many factors to consider in keeping LGBTQ youth safe—especially in a time of pandemic.
A Rainbow of Reading: New (and Old) Pride Books for Kids
Pride is almost upon us, so why not start the celebration with some great kids’ books about it? Several have come out since last year, so here’s a roundup of old and new!
New Edition of LGBTQ Picture Book “Uncle Bobby’s Wedding” Is Brighter, Bolder, and More Human
Uncle Bobby’s Wedding, the 2008 picture book about a girl worried that her favorite uncle will no longer have time for her after he marries his boyfriend, is coming out today in a bright new edition. The anthropomorphic guinea pigs are gone, replaced by human characters—and author Sarah Brannen was kind enough to answer some questions for Mombian readers about the changes.
New Picture Books to Help Children Deal with Questions About Same-Sex Parents
Let’s look at some more of the many LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books coming out in the next few weeks! Here are three that each revolve around children dealing with questions about same-sex parents.
Jacqueline Woodson Wins Hans Christian Andersen Award, the “Nobel Prize for Children’s Literature”
Jacqueline Woodson on Monday won the Hans Christian Andersen Award, “the highest international distinction given to authors and illustrators of children’s books,” which should surprise exactly no one, as it was one of the few major awards in children’s literature this amazing author and poet—and a queer mom—had not yet won.
Drag Queens and Other Performers Take Center Stage in New Kids’ Books
I’m so excited about the plethora of LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books coming out in the next month or so as we head into Pride! I’ll be reviewing them over the coming few weeks—let’s start with a few about drag queens and other performers.
LGBTQIA+ Titles, Drag Queen Story Hours Challenged and Censored in 2019
Eight of the titles in the American Library Association’s (ALA’s) latest annual list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books were challenged or banned because of their LGBTQIA+ content. That’s unfortunately not surprising—but some other new trends this year add to concerns about censorship.