Listen: the Rad Child Podcast and I Talk About Queer-Inclusive Picture Books
I recently had the great pleasure of being on the Rad Child Podcast to talk about queer-inclusive children’s books. Have a listen!
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Joyous New Book Celebrates Diverse Expecting Families
A sweet and lyrical new picture book takes us along with a diverse group of expecting families—including ones with two moms and two dads—as their babies-to-be grow from the size of a sweet pea to that of a pumpkin and then are born as their own delightful selves.
The Books We Need: An LGBTQ Picture Book Wish List
The number of LGBTQ-inclusive picture books has grown exponentially over the past decade, particularly in the last few years. There are some topics and types of representation that are still lacking, however, so instead of reviewing existing books in this piece, I want to discuss some of those gaps.
“Mayor Pete” Stars in New Picture Book
A new picture-book biography of Pete Buttigieg chronicles his life from his birth in Indiana to his groundbreaking run as a presidential candidate.
Now Available: New Picture Book About a Girl with Two Moms Learning About Emotions
A beautiful new picture book by a two-mom couple has succeeded in its crowdfunding campaign and is now available! It’s a great story about a child learning that it’s okay to express her emotions—and the fact that she has two moms is incidental.
A Trans Boy and His Friend Find Adventure on a Farm in New Picture Book
A new picture book is the third in a series by a Stonewall Award-winning author about a transgender boy and his friends, and shows it’s possible to create picture books about LGBTQ characters that neither dwell on nor ignore their LGBTQ identities.
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.
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.