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Free to Be Fabulous
David McMullin - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover
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An exuberant and affirming picture book about self-expression, allyship, and celebrating differences.Daniel is obsessed with his favorite pop star Fabulina and can't wait to show off his signature shimmy-kick to her biggest hit "Strong, Brave, Free" at the school talent show.... |
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Rainbow Allies: The True Story of Kids Who Stood against Hate
Nancy Churnin - Beaming Books
Format: Hardcover
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A true story of allyship and standing up to anti-LGBTQ hate.When a lesbian couple comes home one day to find their Pride flag stolen and their front porch egged, the sense of belonging they had felt in their community is threatened. Are they safe in their house? The support they need comes... |
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Marley's Pride
Joëlle Retener - Barefoot Books
Format: Paperback
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Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears? Highlighting the joyful experiences... |
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My Rainbow
DeShanna Neal - Kokila
Format: Hardcover
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Warm morning sunlight and love fill the Neal home. And on one quiet day, playtime leads to an important realization:Trinity wants long hair like her dolls. She needs it to express who she truly is.So her family decides to take a trip to the beauty supply store, but none of the wigs is the perfect... |
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Ritu Weds Chandni
Ameya Narvankar
Format: Book
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Ayesha is excited to attend her cousin Ritu's wedding. She can't wait to dance at the baraat ceremony! But not everyone is happy that Ritu is marrying her girlfriend Chandni. Some have even vowed to stop the celebrations. Will Ayesha be able to save her cousin's big day?Centering... |
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Calvin
JR Ford - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Calvin has always been a boy, even if the world sees him as a girl. He knows who he is in his heart and in his mind but he hasn't yet told his family. Finally, he can wait no longer: "I'm not a girl," he tells his family. "I'm a boy--a boy in my heart and in my brain."... |
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Circle of Love
Monique Gray Smith - Heartdrum
Format: Hardcover
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Everyone is welcome in the circle.In this warmhearted book, we join Molly at the Intertribal Community Center, where she introduces us to people she knows and loves: her grandmother and her grandmother's wife, her uncles and their baby, her cousins, and her treasured friends.They dance,... |
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Family is Family
Melissa Marr - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover
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Celebrate the many wonderful ways families are unique and chickens are adorable!. On the way to school, Little Chick notices all the other kids are traveling with a mom or a dad, a big brother or a big sister. Little Chick doesn't have a dad or siblings. He has two moms. His friend... |
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From Archie to Zack
Vincent Kirsch - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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An unapologetic celebration of friendship and first crushes "Archie loves Zack!" "Zack loves Archie!" Everyone said it was so. But Archie hasn't told Zack yet. And Zack hasn't told Archie. They spend just about every minute together: walking to and from school,... |
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Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!: What Are Your Pronouns Today?
Lindz Amer - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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In this joyous picture book exploration of gender euphoria, celebrated Queer Kid Stuff and The Rainbow Parenting podcast host Lindz Amer teaches kids about all the ways pronouns can be joyful, defining, and empowering.. Everyone has a pronoun. There are hes. There are shes. There are theys.... |
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I'm Not a Girl: A Transgender Story
Maddox Lyons - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover
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Based on a true transgender identity journey, the picture book I'm Not a Girl is an empowering story from writers Maddox Lyons and Jessica Verdi about a boy who is determined to be himself, illustrated by Dana Simpson.Nobody seems to understand that Hannah is not a girl.His parents... |
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Big Wig
Jonathan Hillman - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover
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In the spirit of Julin Is a Mermaid, this irrepressible picture book celebrates drag kids, individuality, and self-confidence from the perspective of a fabulous wig!When a child dresses in drag to compete in a neighborhood costume competition, he becomes B. B. Bedazzle! A key part of B.B.... |
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It's Pride, Baby!
Allen R. Wells - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover
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A joyful picture book debut that encourages kids to take pride in themselves and know that they are loved no matter what.. Just as the stars light the entire world -- You shine.. Join a queer family as they celebrate Black Pride in Washington, D.C. From painting posters to walking in a Pride... |
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Just Like My Family
Ashley Molesso - Running Press Kids
Format: Hardcover
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Celebrate all types of families in this inclusive picture book that breaks down gender stereotypes while offering aspirational messages to young readers. Whether a child wears pearls just like their daddy, grills with their mommy, braids hair like their baba, bakes yummy treats with their... |
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Love Is Love
Michael Genhart - Little Pickle Press
Format: Hardcover
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It's love that makes a family When a boy confides in his friend about bullies saying he doesn't have a real family, he discovers that his friend's parents -- a mom and a dad -- and his two dads are actually very much alike. Dr. Michael Genhart's debut story is the perfect... |
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Love, Violet
Charlotte Sullivan Wild
Format: Hardcover
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Only one personmakes Violet's heart skipOf all the kids in Violet's class, only one leaves her speechless: Mira, the girl with the cheery laugh who races like the wind. If only they could adventure together! But every time Violet tries to tell Mira how she feels, Violet goes shy.... |
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Maiden & Princess
Daniel Haack - little bee books
Format: Hardcover
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In this modern fairy tale, a strong, brave maiden is invited to attend the prince's royal ball, but at the dance, she ends up finding true love in a most surprising place."The prince is smart and strong,"she confided in her mother."But if I'm being honest,I... |
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Max on the Farm
Kyle Lukoff - Reycraft Books
Format: Book
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Max and Teresa, one of his best friends, wind up having more fun (and a little trouble) than they bargained for on a class fieldtrip to a farm.
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My Maddy
Gayle E. Pitman - Magination Press
Format: Hardcover
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Most mommies are girls. Most daddies are boys. But lots of parents are neither a boy nor a girl. Like my Maddy. My Maddy has hazel eyes which are not brown or green. And my Maddy likes sporks because they are not quite a spoon or a fork. Some of the best things in the world are not one thing... |
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And Tango Makes Three
Justin Richardson - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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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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Peanut Goes for the Gold
Jonathan Van Ness - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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Jonathan Van Ness, the star of Netflix's hit show Queer Eye, brings his signature humor and positivity to his empowering first picture book, inspiring readers of all ages to love being exactly who they are. Peanut Goes for the Gold is a charming, funny, and heartfelt picture book that... |
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Prince & Knight
Daniel Haack - little bee books
Format: Hardcover
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In this modern fairy tale, a noble prince and a brave knight come together to defeat a terrible monster and in the process find true love in a most unexpected place.Thank you," he told his parents."I appreciate that you tried,but I'm looking for something specialin... |
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Rainbow Boy
Taylor Rouanzion - Beaming Books
Format: Hardcover
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A story about a boy with a heart too big for one color alone. A little boy attempts to answer one of grown-ups' all-time favorite questions: "What's your favorite color?" But with so many wonderful colors to choose from, he doesn't know how to answer. He loves his pink... |
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Daddy, Papa, and Me
Leslea Newman - Tricycle Press
Format: Board book
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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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Stella Brings the Family
Miriam B. Schiffer - Chronicle Books
Format: Book
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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 GayBCs
M. L. Webb - Quirk Books
Format: Hardcover
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"The perfect way to teach your kiddos LGBTQ vocab while celebrating the beauty of embracing yourself and others." - KIWI MagazineA joyful celebration of LGBTQ vocabulary for kids of all ages!A playdate extravaganza transforms into a celebration of friendship, love, and identity... |
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I Am Jazz
Jessica Herthel - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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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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The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish
Lil Miss Hot Mess - Running Press Kids
Format: Hardcover
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Playing off "The Wheels on the Bus," this nursery rhyme book from a founder of Drag Queen Story Hour is a fun, freewheeling celebration of being your most fabulous self.The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish encourages readers to boldly be exactly who they are. Written... |
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This Day in June
Gayle E Pitman - Magination Pr
Format: Paperback
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"A picture book illustrating a Pride parade. The endmatter serves as a primer on LGBT history and culture and explains the references made in the story"-- |
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Twas the Night Before Pride
Joanna McClintick - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover
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A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective - honoring those in the LBGTQ community who fought against injustice and inequality.Pride's . . . a day that means "Together, we are strong!"This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion... |
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Uncle Bobby's Wedding
Sarah S. Brannen - little bee books
Format: Hardcover
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"Valiant, valid, validating, valuable."-Gregory Maguire, author of WickedChloe's favorite uncle is getting married, and she's not happy about it. But after a magical day with Uncle Bobby and his boyfriend, Jamie, Chloe realizes she's not losing an uncle, but gaining... |
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We Are a Class
Rob Sanders - Beaming Books
Format: Hardcover
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A celebratory declaration of what it means to be part of a diverse class of students.We're movers and shakers. Mammoth change makers. Friends. Learners. Achievement earners.An icebreaker and friend-maker, We Are a Class is an inclusive, aspirational story to be read aloud responsively,... |
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We Are Little Feminists: Families
Little Feminist - Little Feminist
Format: Board book
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Beautiful photos of real-life families showcase all the wonderful forms of family, while poetic text builds both vocabulary and family connection. FAMILIES helps families and educators celebrate gender and ethnicity at home and in the classroom. (Part of We Are Little Feminists - the board... |
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What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns
Katherine Locke - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Whenever Ari's Uncle Lior comes to visit, they ask Ari one question: "What are your words?" Some days Ari uses she/her. Other days Ari uses he/him. But on the day of the neighborhood's big summer bash, Ari doesn't know what words to use. On the way to the party, Ari and Lior... |
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When Aidan Became a Brother
Kyle Lukoff - Lee & Low Books
Format: Hardcover
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This sweet #ownvoices picture book celebrates the changes in a transgender boy's life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother. When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room looked like a girl's room, and he wore clothes... |
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Who You Will Be
Taylor Rouanzion - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover
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A rhyming picture book about gender expression featuring parents as they dream about who their child will be. The perfect gift for new parents, baby showers, or any occasion!. "Models easy, loving acceptance for kids, no matter their gender expression."--Kirkus reviews. Before... |
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Worm Loves Worm
J. J. Austrian - Balzer + Bray
Format: Hardcover
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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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