8 New Kids’ Books for LGBTQ History Month
October marks LGBTQ History Month, so it’s the perfect time to round up some of 2024’s best new kids’ books about LGBTQ history and historical figures.
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Join Me for “A Quick History of LGBTQ Families” Webinar
I’m delighted to invite you to a free webinar on “A Quick History of LGBTQ Families,” hosted by PregnantTogether and presented by me, next Tuesday, October 1, at 7-8 p.m. ET (4-5 p.m. PT)! Kick off LGBTQ History Month with some history!
6 Recent Picture-Book Biographies of Black LGBTQ Americans for Black History Month and Beyond
In honor of Black History Month—but best read all year round—here are some of my favorite recent children’s biographies of Black LGBTQ people from U.S. history, including two brand-new titles!
16 Films You Can Stream Now on the History of LGBTQ Families
As we close out LGBTQ History Month, I want to highlight some documentaries that look at the history of LGBTQ parents and our children and are available for streaming—several for free! Watch trailers, and in some cases, whole films, here.
For International Lesbian Day: Some Highlights of Lesbian Mom History
For International Lesbian Day and LGBTQ History Month, here are some fun moments of lesbian mom history to know and share! (This is an enhanced version of a piece I posted for Lesbian Visibility Day in April; clearly lesbians are so awesome that we need two holidays to celebrate!)
Happy 30th Anniversary, “Spawn of Dykes to Watch Out For”
Spawn of Dykes to Watch Out For, the fifth volume of Alison Bechdel’s beloved comic series, came out (!) 30 years ago today, highlighting the journey to parenthood of characters Toni and Clarice. Let’s take a look back as we also start LGBTQ History Month.
Watch: 1983 Short Film About a Black Queer Mom
As we close out LGBTQ History Month, how about taking 20 minutes to watch a free short film from 1983—nearly three decades ago—about a lesbian mom?
The “Gayby Boom” and Its Echoes
The earliest documented use of the term “gayby boom” was in a 1990 Newsweek article. For LGBTQ History Month, let’s take a look back at the article and how things have (or haven’t) changed for queer families since then.
The History of LGBTQ Families Is Older Than You May Think
How far back can we trace the history of LGBTQ families? Consider: Sappho and Alexander the Great both likely fell under the big queer umbrella and had children. For LGBTQ History Month, then, here’s a little about the long history of LGBTQ families.
9 Picture Book Biographies for International Lesbian Day and LGBTQ History Month
It’s International Lesbian Day and LGBTQ History Month, so here are some picture book biographies of lesbians you should know!
