There are many excellent new LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books—but a picture book and a middle grade title out this week are among my recent favorites, bursting with queer joy, wisdom, family, and community.
Let’s catch up with some of the LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels that have come out (!) since the start of summer. They bring us an original twist on a magic school, time travel, monsters, baby-sitters, and more, as they explore personal growth, friendships, and what it means to be a family.
Happy International Drag Day! Spread the joy of self-expression and creativity with these recent picture and middle grade books celebrating drag—three fiction titles and three about real drag artists!
Celebrate International Non-Binary People’s Day today with these recent picture, chapter, and middle grade books! (They make great reading year ’round, too!)
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
