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Worm Loves Worm

J. J. Austrian - Balzer + Bray
Format: Hardcover

When a worm meets a special worm and they fall in love, you know what happens next: They get married! But their friends want to know - who will wear the dress? And who will wear the tux?The answer is: It doesn't matter. Because worm loves worm.Perfect for fans of And Tango Makes Three and The Sissy...
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Pride: Celebrating Diversity & Community

Robin Stevenson - Orca Books Publishers
Format: Print book

For LGBTQ people and their supporters, Pride events are an opportunity to honor the past, protest injustice, and celebrate a diverse and vibrant community. The high point of Pride, the Pride Parade, is spectacular and colorful. But there is a whole lot more to Pride than rainbow flags and amazing...
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The Other Boy

M. G. Hennessey - HarperCollins
Format: Paperback

A beautifully heartfelt story about one boys journey toward acceptance. A book that Jill Soloway, the award-winning creator of Transparent, called "a terrific read for all ages" and Ami Polonsky, author of Gracefully Grayson, called "an emotionally complex and achingly real...
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This Day in June

Gayle E. Pitman - Magination Press
Format: Paperback

Winner, 2015 Notable Books for a Global Society AwardsIn a wildly whimsical, validating, and exuberant reflection of the LGBT community, This Day In June welcomes readers to experience a pride celebration and share in a day when we are all united. Also included is a Reading Guide...
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Worm Loves Worm

J. J. Austrian - Balzer + Bray
Format: Hardcover

When a worm meets a special worm and they fall in love, you know what happens next: They get married! But their friends want to know - who will wear the dress? And who will wear the tux?The answer is: It doesn't matter. Because worm loves worm.Perfect for fans of And Tango Makes Three and The Sissy...
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This Day in June

Gayle E. Pitman - Magination Press
Format: Paperback

Winner, 2015 Notable Books for a Global Society AwardsIn a wildly whimsical, validating, and exuberant reflection of the LGBT community, This Day In June welcomes readers to experience a pride celebration and share in a day when we are all united. Also included is a Reading Guide...
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The Best Man

Richard Peck - Puffin Books
Format: Paperback

Newbery Medalist Richard Peck tells a story of small-town life, gay marriage, and everyday heroes in this novel for fans of Gary Schmidt and Jack Gantos.Archer Magill has spent a lively five years of grade school with one eye out in search of grown-up role models. Three of the best are his grandpa,...
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William's Doll

Charlotte Zolotow - Harper & Row
Format: Hardcover

Notable Children's Books of 1971-1975 (ALA) Best Books of 1972 (SLJ) Outstanding Children's Books of 1972 (NYT)
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The Popularity Papers: Research for the Social Improvement and General Betterment of Lydia Goldblatt & Julie Graham-Chang

Amy Ignatow - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang are best friends with one goal: to crack the code of popularity. Lydia's the bold one: aspiring theater star, stick-fighting enthusiast, human guinea pig. Julie's the shy one: observer and artist, accidental field hockey star, faithful recorder. In this...
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The Popularity Papers: Research for the Social Improvement and General Betterment of Lydia Goldblatt & Julie Graham-Chang

Amy Ignatow - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang are best friends with one goal: to crack the code of popularity. Lydia's the bold one: aspiring theater star, stick-fighting enthusiast, human guinea pig. Julie's the shy one: observer and artist, accidental field hockey star, faithful recorder. In this...
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Real Sisters Pretend

Megan Dowd Lambert - Tilbury House Publishers
Format: Hardcover

NOW IN PAPERBACK Mia and Tayja pretend to be princesses on a perilous journey, but theres one thing they dont have to pretend. They know in their hearts that theyre real sisters despite being adopted. Playful and sweet, Real Sisters Pretend celebrates the wonderful variety of modern families,...
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The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher (Family Fletcher Series)

Dana Alison Levy - Yearling
Format: Hardcover

"Fans of Beverly Clearys Quimbys, Judy Blumes Hatchers, and, more recently, Jeanne Birdsalls Penderwicks will fervently hope that more Fletcher misadventures are yet to come." - School Library Journal, Starred The start of the school year is not going as the Fletcher brothers...
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Stella Brings the Family

Miriam B. Schiffer - Chronicle Books
Format: Book

Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's not that she doesn't have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make...
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The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher (Family Fletcher Series)

Dana Alison Levy - Yearling
Format: Hardcover

"Fans of Beverly Clearys Quimbys, Judy Blumes Hatchers, and, more recently, Jeanne Birdsalls Penderwicks will fervently hope that more Fletcher misadventures are yet to come." - School Library Journal, Starred The start of the school year is not going as the Fletcher brothers...
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The Family Book

Todd Parr - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

The Family Book celebrates the love we feel for our families and all the different varieties they come in. Whether you have two moms or two dads, a big family or a small family, a clean family or a messy one, Todd Parr assures readers that no matter what kind of family you have, every family...
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The Family Book

Todd Parr - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

The Family Book celebrates the love we feel for our families and all the different varieties they come in. Whether you have two moms or two dads, a big family or a small family, a clean family or a messy one, Todd Parr assures readers that no matter what kind of family you have, every family...
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Stella Brings the Family

Miriam B. Schiffer - Chronicle Books
Format: Book

Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's not that she doesn't have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make...
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Jacob's New Dress

Sarah Hoffman - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Book

Jacob loves playing dress-up, when he can be anything he wants to be. Some kids at school say he can't wear "girl" clothes, but Jacob wants to wear a dress to school. Can he convince his parents to let him wear what he wants? This heartwarming story speaks to the unique challenges...
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My Two Uncles

Judith Vigna - A. Whitman
Format: Book

Plans for Elly's grandparents' fiftieth wedding anniversary party are upset when Grampy refuses to invite Elly's Uncle Phil and his friend, Ned, who are gay. By the author-illustrator of Saying Goodbye to Daddy.
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My Two Uncles

Judith Vigna - A. Whitman
Format: Book

Plans for Elly's grandparents' fiftieth wedding anniversary party are upset when Grampy refuses to invite Elly's Uncle Phil and his friend, Ned, who are gay. By the author-illustrator of Saying Goodbye to Daddy.
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Mommy, Mama, and Me

Lesl?a Newman - Tricycle Press
Format: Book

Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its mommies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together.Shares the loving bond between same-sex parents and their...
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Mommy, Mama, and Me

Lesl?a Newman - Tricycle Press
Format: Book

Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its mommies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together.Shares the loving bond between same-sex parents and their...
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Mollys family

Nancy Garden - Farrar Straus Giroux
Format: Hardcover

What makes a family?The members of Ms. Marstons kindergarten class are cleaning and decorating their room for the upcoming Open School Night. Molly and Tommy work on drawing pictures to put on the walls. Molly draws her family: Mommy, Mama Lu, and her puppy, Sam. But when Tommy looks...
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Mini Mia and her Darling Uncle

Pija Lindenbaum - R & S Books
Format: Book

Mini Mia loves her Uncle Tommy. They hang out in coffee bars, go for walks, swim, and do other fun stuff. But one day Fergus appears in her uncle's kitchen. Mini Mia does not want to share Tommy with his new boyfriend. She thinks Fergus should go back to where he came from in Scotland....
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Mollys family

Nancy Garden - Farrar Straus Giroux
Format: Hardcover

What makes a family?The members of Ms. Marstons kindergarten class are cleaning and decorating their room for the upcoming Open School Night. Molly and Tommy work on drawing pictures to put on the walls. Molly draws her family: Mommy, Mama Lu, and her puppy, Sam. But when Tommy looks...
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Jacob's New Dress

Sarah Hoffman - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Book

Jacob loves playing dress-up, when he can be anything he wants to be. Some kids at school say he can't wear "girl" clothes, but Jacob wants to wear a dress to school. Can he convince his parents to let him wear what he wants? This heartwarming story speaks to the unique challenges...
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A Family Is a Family Is a Family

Sara O'Leary - Groundwood Books
Format: Print book

When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all different in many ways - but the same in the one way that matters most of all.One child is worried that her family is just too different to explain, but listens as her classmates...
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I Am Jazz

Jessica Herthel - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere"This is an essential tool for parents and teachers to share with children whether those kids identify as trans or not. I wish I had had a book...
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Mini Mia and her Darling Uncle

Pija Lindenbaum - R & S Books
Format: Book

Mini Mia loves her Uncle Tommy. They hang out in coffee bars, go for walks, swim, and do other fun stuff. But one day Fergus appears in her uncle's kitchen. Mini Mia does not want to share Tommy with his new boyfriend. She thinks Fergus should go back to where he came from in Scotland....
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Heather Has Two Mommies

Lesléa Newman - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Candlewick relaunches a modern classic for this generation with a beautifully illustrated edition.Heathers favorite number is two. She has two arms, two legs, and two pets. And she also has two mommies. When Heather goes to school for the first time, someone asks her about her daddy, but Heather...
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I Am Jazz

Jessica Herthel - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere"This is an essential tool for parents and teachers to share with children whether those kids identify as trans or not. I wish I had had a book...
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Gracefully Grayson

Ami Polonsky - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Dont miss Ami Polonskys stunning new novel, World Made of Glass. "Tenderly and courageously told, Gracefully Grayson is a small miracle of a book. Its story is so compelling I found myself holding my breath as I read it and so intimate I felt as if what was happening to Grayson was happening...
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Heather Has Two Mommies

Lesléa Newman - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Candlewick relaunches a modern classic for this generation with a beautifully illustrated edition.Heathers favorite number is two. She has two arms, two legs, and two pets. And she also has two mommies. When Heather goes to school for the first time, someone asks her about her daddy, but Heather...
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Gracefully Grayson

Ami Polonsky - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Dont miss Ami Polonskys stunning new novel, World Made of Glass. "Tenderly and courageously told, Gracefully Grayson is a small miracle of a book. Its story is so compelling I found myself holding my breath as I read it and so intimate I felt as if what was happening to Grayson was happening...
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George

Alex Gino - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl.George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants...
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Gay and Lesbian Parents

Julianna Fields - Mason Crest Publishers
Format: Book

Today society has many different kinds of families, and the challenges they face are all unique. The real-life families in this series offer their thoughts about what they have learned from their situations.
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George

Alex Gino - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl.George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants...
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Donovan's Big Day

Leslea Newman - Tricycle Press
Format: Book

Donovan's two moms are getting married, and he can't wait for the celebration to begin. After all, as ringbearer, he has a very important job to do. Any boy or girl with same-sex parents - or who knows a same-sex couple - will appreciate this picture book about love, family, and marriage....
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Gay and Lesbian Parents

Julianna Fields - Mason Crest Publishers
Format: Book

Today society has many different kinds of families, and the challenges they face are all unique. The real-life families in this series offer their thoughts about what they have learned from their situations.
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Daddy, Papa, and Me

Leslea Newman - Tricycle Press
Format: Board book

A heartwarming board books about gay parents! A great purchase for new parents and new babies alike, and the perfect gift to show your love for daddy, pappa and more! Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its daddies. From hide-and-seek...
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Donovan's Big Day

Leslea Newman - Tricycle Press
Format: Book

Donovan's two moms are getting married, and he can't wait for the celebration to begin. After all, as ringbearer, he has a very important job to do. Any boy or girl with same-sex parents - or who knows a same-sex couple - will appreciate this picture book about love, family, and marriage....
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And Tango Makes Three

Justin Richardson - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

And Tango Makes Three is the bestselling, heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family.At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same....
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Daddy, Papa, and Me

Leslea Newman - Tricycle Press
Format: Board book

A heartwarming board books about gay parents! A great purchase for new parents and new babies alike, and the perfect gift to show your love for daddy, pappa and more! Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its daddies. From hide-and-seek...
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Gay & Lesbian History for Kids: The Century-Long Struggle for LGBT Rights, with 21 Activities

Jerome Pohlen - Chicago Review Press
Format: Print book

Who transformed George Washington's demoralized troops at Valley Forge into a fighting force that defeated an empire? Who cracked Germany's Enigma code and shortened World War II? Who successfully lobbied the US Congress to outlaw child labor? And who organized the 1963 March on Washington?...
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And Tango Makes Three

Justin Richardson - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

And Tango Makes Three is the bestselling, heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family.At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same....
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Gay & Lesbian History for Kids: The Century-Long Struggle for LGBT Rights, with 21 Activities

Jerome Pohlen - Chicago Review Press
Format: Print book

Who transformed George Washington's demoralized troops at Valley Forge into a fighting force that defeated an empire? Who cracked Germany's Enigma code and shortened World War II? Who successfully lobbied the US Congress to outlaw child labor? And who organized the 1963 March on Washington?...
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William's Doll

Charlotte Zolotow - Harper & Row
Format: Hardcover

Notable Children's Books of 1971-1975 (ALA) Best Books of 1972 (SLJ) Outstanding Children's Books of 1972 (NYT)
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