Today marks Lesbian Visibility Day, and because the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case this week involving LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books, my mind is turning to the 1979 picture book that was the first to depict an LGBTQ character—a lesbian mom. Let’s look at its history and context.
Infertility can come in different forms, both medical and social—but no matter how you may encounter it as an LGBTQ person, there are resources that can help. Here’s my latest list of websites, guides, memoirs, and more, in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week.
GWK Academy, which for several years has offered community, education, and resources to queer men considering parenthood, is becoming a nonprofit and expanding to serve prospective parents of all LGBTQ+ identities.
Misconceptions and misinformation about LGBTQ families can perpetuate stereotypes and lead to actions and policies that harm our children. Here are 10 long-running myths—plus the facts that debunk them.
PBS has removed a series of videos about LGBTQ history from its website for educators, under pressure from recent presidential executive orders—but the videos, aimed at middle and high school students, have found a new home.
Moving tales of self-growth and finding family, epic adventures of magic and mystery, sweet stories of friendships and crushes, and combinations of the above: the LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels of 2024 are a wide-ranging lot. Here are some favorites.
The LGBTQ-inclusive picture books published in 2024 have been exuberant, affirming, and informative. Here are some that stand out.
Happy Trans Parent Day to all transgender parents! May it be a time of joy and love. In honor of the occasion, here are some recent readings and a movie that showcase just a few of the many lives of trans parents.
LGBTQ families have a long history. As LGBTQ History Month draws to a close, let’s look back with this selection of quotes by and about LGBTQ parents and our children from various eras in history.
For International Pronouns Day, here’s my latest roundup of kids’ books, music, and games all about pronouns, including a great new picture book just out this year—for you and her and him and them and xir!
