A Backpack Full of LGBTQ-Inclusive Middle Grade Summer Camp Novels
Summer is here, so delight the tweens in your life with some of these LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels that feature summer camps and a diverse assortment of campers!
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Celebrate LGBTQ Americans With 10 New Books for Kids
Pride Month is nearing its end, and July 4 is approaching, so my thoughts are turning to all that has made our country great–including queer people. These new books for kids offer insights into LGBTQ history and famous LGBTQ Americans who have made their marks in dance, sports, fashion, activism, music, and literature.
3 New LGBTQ-Inclusive Middle Grade Novels of Adventure and Community
This week’s new LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels include one where the cover and publisher’s blurb make it obvious that there’s queer inclusion, and two where they don’t. That’s why I’m here—because these are all books you won’t want to miss.
3 New Middle Grade Books With Queer Protagonists (and Crushes)
Three new middle grade books (including two graphic novels) feature queer protagonists and crushes while giving us thoughtful and compelling stories of families and friendships. Share them for Pride or any time of year!
8 New LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ Books Explore a Range of Themes
These eight LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books are new this week, many from authors you may already know and love! They include seven picture books and one middle grade title, exploring themes like self, family, community, biography, sports, gender identity and expression, and coming of age.
Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books Hits Milestone of 2,000+ Entries
I’m thrilled to announce that the Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has 2,000+ entries, with LGBTQ-inclusive books for kids 0 to 12, LGBTQ parenting books, and some kids’ music and other resources. Search, filter, and read my in-depth reviews! Here’s more about the database, plus my thoughts on how censorship is impacting these titles.
3 New Kids’ Graphic Novels With Nonbinary Protagonists
Three new graphic novels with nonbinary protagonists give chapter book and middle grade readers three very different stories of friendship, community, and compassion.
2 New Middle Grade Novels of Coming Out and Coming of Age
Not every LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ book needs to be “about” being LGBTQ—but that doesn’t mean there isn’t also room for engaging, insightful coming out stories, like this week’s two excellent new middle grade titles.
21 LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ Books Featuring Space and Astronomy
Artemis II is making its moon flyby today—so I’m rounding up some LGBTQ-inclusive picture, chapter, and middle grade books involving astronomy and/or space. (I was an astronomy major, so this was particularly fun for me.) Share them with the young people in your life who dream of the stars!
6 New Trans-Inclusive Kids’ Books of Adventure and Affirmation
To mark this year’s Trans Rights Readathon, here are six recent trans-inclusive chapter book and middle grade titles, including the second volume in a magic-school series with a transgender boy protagonist, and another about a trans girl who discovers she’s a witch—perfect if you’re seeking alternatives to She Who Must Not Be Named.