Two New Kids’ Books by Nonbinary Creators Explore Gender and Pronouns
Two new books for elementary-age kids by nonbinary creators offer thoughtful lessons about gender, pronouns, and self.
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An All-Gender-Inclusive Book for Tweens Looks at the “Gross” and “Awesome” Parts of Puberty
A new book for tweens takes a lighthearted but informational approach to bodies, gender, feelings, health, relationships, consent, and other aspects of puberty in all their sometimes sticky, smelly, and hairy variety. It is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities (and includes information on binders, tucking, and more for transgender and nonbinary youth).
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.
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.
Watch: The Transgender Teen Champion Who Inspired a Marvel Comic
Could you use an uplifting video today? I sure could. Here’s Rebekah Bruesehoff, a 13-year-old transgender advocate and writer who inspired a Marvel comic.
New LGBTQ-Inclusive Videos on Families, Gender, and Sexuality for Kids
Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive videos for kids on sexuality, gender, and different types of families? AMAZE has you covered—and they’ve recently added some great new ones.
Family Trees, Birds and Bees: Making Classrooms More Inclusive for All Families and Genders
Family-tree assignments given to elementary school children don’t always make room for all families. And biology classes may use language and concepts that ignore the full range of genders and relationships found in nature. Here are some ideas for more inclusive alternatives.
“Noisemakers” Graphic Anthology Brings World-Changing Women to Life for Middle Graders
A new book from Kazoo Media has brought together 25 of today’s best women and nonbinary comic artists to offer engaging graphic biographies of “25 women who raised their voices and changed the world.” And when the promotional blurbs on the covers are from Jacqueline Woodson and Alison Bechdel, you know it’s going to be good.
Post of the Week: “Butch Mama”
Let’s continue the conversation about gender and parental identity with a look at a recent piece by a butch mama about her princess-loving daughter. It also involves Boris Karloff, the actor who famously played Frankenstein’s monster, which seems appropriate given that Halloween is this week.
Gender Identity, Parental Identity, and the Parental Titles We Take
Last month, Freddy McConnell, a transgender man, lost a lawsuit in the U.K. to be legally named his child’s father. Because he gave birth, the judge said, his parental status is that of “mother.” The decision is wrong on many levels—and the case has made me think about the multifaceted interplay of parental identities and gender.