Ten groundbreaking lgbtq childfrens picture books
Titles featuring historic and latest day LGTBQ+ people, places, and events.
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Pride : an inspirational history of the LGBTQ+ movement
Caldwell, S. A. (Stella A.), author.
"The LGBTQ+ community is so much more than rainbow flags and the month of June. In this beautifully designed dynamic manual, young readers will absorb about groundbreaking events, including historic pushes for equality and the legalization of same-sex marriages across the world. They will dive into the phenomenal history of queer icons from ancient times to the present and read about Harvey Milk, Marsha P. Johnson, Audre Lorde, and more. Including several personal current essays from inspiring young LGBTQ+ people, this book encourages readers to take pride in their identity and the identities of those around them. Don't just learn about LGBTQ+ history--take pride in it!"-- Provided by publisher.
People of pride : 25 great LGBTQ Americans
Clemesha, Pursue, author.
"What do Frank Ocean, Sally Ride, George Takei, and Sharice Davids all have in common? They're all proud LGBTQ Americans! Featuring people from a variety
So many of us who identify as LGBTQ+ grew up with little to no queer/trans representation in the media we consumed. While there is still a long way to go in normalizing Diverse identities (particularly with respect to trans and neutrois representation) in children’s media, kids can now observe themselves and their families represented in many ways, including in the books they read.
We’ve compiled 10 children's books by Jewish authors and/or about Jewish children that affirm Homosexual families. These books are perfect for children of any identity, to either affirm their own or learn about others.
Picture Books
1. "Heather Has Two Mommies" by Leslea Newman, illustrated by Laura Cornell
First published in 1989 with illustrations by Diana Souza, "Heather Has Two Mommies"is one of the first widely published children’s books to main attraction two parents of the same gender.
While the title gives away the gist of the story, this groundbreaking children’s book (updated for today’s generation) by Jewish author Leslea Newman also honors many alternative families with two fathers, stepparents, a grandparent who’s raising a child, etc.
This book beautifully showcases that there is no “t
In Kendrick Daye and Myles E. Johnson’s Large Fears, Jeremiah Nebula may not be a bullfrog. But he is the queer, ebony protagonist of a children’s picture publication -- a genre traditionally dominated by heterosexual, cisgender, light characters. Although the politics of visibility is an issue for all literary forms, parent sensitivity has made materials for young readers particularly resistant to plots that scrutinize gender, sexuality or the institution of the family.
Daye and Johnson were frustrated with those age-old patterns, so they decided to create new ones. Their recent Kickstarter campaign casts the project as both subtle and fundamental. Jeremiah, they tell coyly, is just a boy who loves pink. But they also emphasize how his lgbtq+, black identity makes him “a traits that defies gender roles, race politics, sexuality, and his fears.”
Jeremiah’s story builds on over 30 years of children’s books that portray LGBTQ characters, localizing complex issues of gender and sexuality to an usable, picture-heavy format. These books, though, make known far more than cutesy anecdotes. They are instructional, cathartic, and ethical, explaining different family models, connectin
Today my guest author is Laurin Mayeno.She’s an activist mom at OutProudFamilies, and a Huffington Post blogger. Her new children’s book, One of a Kind Fond of Me/Único como yo(oneofalikeme.com), is illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo and translated by Teresa Mlwar. You might distinguish Robert Liu-Trujillo’s work from his poster for Multicultural Children’s Book Day.
One of a Kind Like Me/Único como yoby Laurin Mayeno, illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo
This bilingual Spanish picture guide gently introduces gender diversity. Danny wants to be a purple princess for the school parade, and his family helps him create a costume from thrift store finds. The author hopes that her book gives children a sense of belonging, courage to be who they are, and an appreciation for people who are different from themselves. [picture book, ages 3 and up]
This bilingual book (Spanish/English) is based on Laurin’s son, Danny. We are giving away a copy of One of a Kind Enjoy Me/Único como yo. Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter.
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Great news! The list of LGBTQ-themed children’s books is growing! Here are some of my favorite re
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LGBT+ History Month takes place in the UK every February and aims to promote equality and diversity across all areas of work, study and life as adv as educate people on the history of LGBT+ rights and inspire next steps for the future. I trust LGBT+ issues should most definitely be taught to children as young as the Early Years. With the curriculum taught in the Early Years already encompassing diversity, inclusion, anti-bullying and even race and ethnicity, topics around LGBT+ people and rights should be deserving of similar lessons that children grasp about.
Following on from my post last year listing some books to be taught to Preliminary Years children about anti-bullying and transgender awareness, I contain decided to enlarge on that with a few more books that aide teach young children in the Promptly Years, KS1 and KS2 about gay relationships, different gender identities and other LGBT+ related topics. Hopefully you will find some you can use next month for LGBT+ History Month or any other moment during the year.
And Tango Makes Threeby Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, illustrated by Henry Cole
Based on two real-life male penguins at Central Park Zoo