New Coloring Book About an Imperfect Princess with Two Dads
A coloring book about a girl with two dads who imagines herself as a “princess ballerina” reminds us that princesses come in many forms and have many strengths, separately and together.
children’s books
Harry Potter’s Renowned U.S. Editor (and a Gay Dad) to Launch Diversity-Focused Publishing Company
Arthur Levine, best known as the U.S. editor of Harry Potter, is leaving publishing giant Scholastic to start his own publishing company focused on diverse books and creators.
Celebrating Five Decades of Queer-Inclusive Books for Children and Youth
This year is the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots—but also marks the decennial anniversaries of several groundbreaking LGBTQ-inclusive books for children and young adults in the U.S. Walk through the decades with me.
LGBTQ-inclusive Kids’ and YA Books Honored in 2019 Youth Media Awards and Rainbow Book List
It’s one of my favorite days of the year! The American Library Association has given its 2019 Stonewall Awards and several other key awards to some of the best LGBTQ-inclusive children’s and young adult books out there—and announced the top picks from its 2019 Rainbow Book List of librarian-recommended, LGBTQ-inclusive children’s and YA titles.
#ReadYourWorld: LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ Books for Multicultural Children’s Book Day
It’s the 5th Annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day! Here are a few of my picks that emphasize the “multi” in “multicultural”—books that are both LGBTQ inclusive and diverse in other ways.
“Little Women” Graphic Novel Makes It the Queer, Multiracial Story We Need Today
When I first read Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women as a child, I identified most with tomboy Jo, as did many a fledgling queer girl, I imagine. Now, a new graphic novel reimagines the four March sisters as a modern, multiracial family—and yes (spoiler alert), Jo is gay.
Post of the Week: “Read Off Script”
Here’s a helpful and thought-provoking read to start your week: a piece on how to make children’s books, even when not originally LGBTQ inclusive, more inclusive of queer families and diverse parental names.
LGBTQ-Inclusive Christmas Books for Kids
Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive Christmas books to read with your children? There aren’t many, but they do exist. Check them out (and learn why we still need more)!
Marlon Bundo to Return in (at Least) Two Books Next Year
Marlon Bundo, “the Bunny of the United States” who made headlines when he starred in a book by Charlotte Pence, daughter of Vice President Mike Pence, and in an alternative story produced by comedian John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight, in which he marries his boyfriend, will be back next year in two more books.
LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ Book Publisher Back for a 3rd Season
Flamingo Rampant micropress is getting ready to launch its third season of “feminist, racially diverse, LGBTQ positive children’s books”! I’ve always loved their joyous approach to inclusivity, and their next set of books looks sure to continue that tradition.