11 LGBTQ-Inclusive Holiday Books for Kids
Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive, holiday-themed books for kids? There may not be as many as we’d like, but there might be more than you think!
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Holiday Gift Guide: 2 Dozen of 2022’s Best LGBTQ-Inclusive Picture Books
Even as our community grapples with tragedy, I think it is important–perhaps more important than ever–to remind young people that there is also queer joy. The books here, some of the year’s best, cover a range of identities and themes and emphasize love, inspiration, and celebration.
After the Colorado Springs Shooting: Talking With Children About Gun Violence
As the LGBTQ community collectively reels from and responds to the mass shooting in a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub yesterday, I want to offer a few resources for those of us whose children may have fears or questions about the tragedy.
Kids’ Books With Transgender Parents for Trans Parent Day (or Any Day)
Today is Transgender Parent Day, a time to celebrate and honor transgender parents! For today and any day, here are some great picture books and middle grade titles that star kids with trans parents. I wish all transgender parents a day full of love and happiness, and many more to come.
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.
Showing Our Spirit
I’m wearing my best purple flannel and hoodie today in honor of Spirit Day, GLAAD’s annual event to speak out against anti-LGBTQ bullying and stand with LGBTQ youth. Bullying can come from peers, teachers, coaches, or even, awfully, parents—but the virulent anti-LGBTQ legislation, book bans, and curriculum restrictions around the country are also a form of bullying. That means this Spirit Day is more important than ever.
16 Spooky LGBTQ Kids’ Books for Halloween
Put a little (kid-friendly) spookiness in your season with these terrific LGBTQ-inclusive picture books and middle grade titles filled with ghosts, spirits, witches, and even queer vampire and werewolf moms!
2 Queer Parents Won Nobel Prizes This Week: Why Does This Matter?
I’m still excited over this week’s two—TWO!—Nobel laureates (Carolyn Bertozzi and Svante Pääbo) who are also queer parents. Why does this matter?
Happy Rosh Hashanah!
Shana tova u’metukah—a good and sweet year—to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah today! Here are some readings and recipes for queer families and others during the High Holiday season, including the apple-cinnamon challah pictured here!
