Wishing joy, love, and strength to all trans parents on this Trans Parent Day. To mark the occasion, here are some books from the past year or so that feature trans parents: an anthology and a memoir for grown-ups, and two middle grade books starring kids with trans parents.
Halloween is almost here, and this year’s new LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books include a cauldron of tales about witches, ghosts, monsters, and other spooky things (plus some not-so-spooky tales for the very youngest trick-or-treaters). Some of them are among my very favorite titles of the year.
Magic and the real world blend in creative ways in four of these excellent recent LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade books, while the fifth involves drag—and isn’t that a kind of magic in itself?
Today I’m featuring a picture book and a middle grade title that tell true stories of LGBTQ Canadians—my small attempt as an American to help spread goodwill and understanding across our borders. Whether you’re Canadian, American, or otherwise, read on for reviews (plus some bonus LGBTQ-inclusive Canadian fiction titles for kids)!
This week’s new LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels are tales of magic, mystery, monsters, and combinations thereof—perfect warm-ups for the upcoming spooky season. And two of the three have bi representation!
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!
