New Children’s Book Shows Mom Dating Woman after Different-Sex Divorce
A new book adds to the variety of family structures shown in children’s literature by featuring a child whose mom and dad divorced and are now each dating women.
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3 Children’s Books that Help Explain Prejudice
In the aftermath of Orlando, I have been thinking anew about how to explain prejudice and hate to children. Here are three children’s books that may help.
More Fun with the Fletchers in Middle-Grade Gay Dad Sequel
They’re back! The four boys, two dads, and assorted pets who romped through Dana Alison Levy’s award-winning middle-grade novel The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher return in The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island.
Seven LGBTQ Pride Books for Kids
Get ready for a fun-filled month of Pride with these books to help our kids better understand what it’s all about—and the history behind it.
Updated Children’s Book Classic Now Includes Same-Sex Parents
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.
Gender-Bending Worms Marry In New Children’s Book
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?
Moses Had Two Mommies: And Other LGBTQ Passover Thoughts
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.
The Children’s Book with Gay Dads You Might Have Missed
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.
LGBTQ-Inclusive Children’s Book Winners: 2016 ALA Youth Media Awards
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.
A Holiday Gift Guide for LGBTQ Families
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.