Forty years ago, a children’s book broke new ground in its depiction of a wide range of family diversity. Now it’s getting an update that includes even more variety—including families with same-sex parents.
A delightful new picture book features two worms who want to marry, but have a dilemma. Their friends want to know: which one of them will be the bride, and which one the groom?
Tonight is the first night of Passover, when Jews around the world gather to celebrate freedom from slavery in Egypt, under the leadership of a man who had two mommies.
It’s easy to miss the fact that one of the best recent children’s books featuring gay dads even includes them. Since this is also one of the best books of the past year, period, we should pay attention.
The American Library Association (ALA) has announced its picks for the best LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books of the year—making it one of my favorite days of the year. Let’s take a look.
My annual gift guide for LGBTQ families is usually a roundup of the best LGBTQ-inclusive children’s and parenting books of the year—but I’m delighted that this year’s list includes several inclusive kids’ music albums as well.
Two new books help fill the long-sparse landscape of LGBTQ histories for teen and tween readers—but one has some problems beneath the surface.
Ketzel, a real-life cat who gained brief fame in 1997 for winning a piano competition, is the charming subject of an absolutely adorable new picture book by Lesléa Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies.
The Different Dragon features a child with two moms but isn’t “about” them being a two-mom family—and is now available in a Spanish translation by an inspired seventh-grade student!
Recent LGBTQ-inclusive picture books have been increasingly diverse in terms of family structure, race/ethnicity, and gender identity. They offer us stories that address specific LGBTQ concerns along with ones that simply include LGBTQ characters.
