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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Julian Is a Mermaid
JESSICA LOVE - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover
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"A gem of a debut, Julin is a Mermaid is a beautifully illustrated celebration of individuality, love, and acceptance." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorIn an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.While... |
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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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Rainbow: A First Book of Pride
Michael Genhart PhD - Magination Press
Format: Hardcover
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A must-have primer for young readers and a great gift for pride events and throughout the year, beautiful colors all together make a rainbow in Rainbow: A First Book of Pride. This is a sweet ode to rainbow families, and an affirming display of a parent's love for their child and a child's... |
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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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Jack
Erica Silverman - little bee books
Format: Hardcover
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In this heartwarming picture book, a big sister realizes that her little sister, Jackie, doesn't like dresses or fairies-she likes ties and bugs! Will she and her family be able to accept that Jackie identifies more as "Jack"?Susan thinks her little sister Jackie has the best... |
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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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Harriet Gets Carried Away
Jessie Sima - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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From the author and illustrator of the bestselling Not Quite Narwhal comes a sweet and funny story about remembering where you belong, no matter how far you roam, or what you're wearing when you get there.Harriet loves costumes. She wears them to the dentist, to the supermarket,... |
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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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Pride Colors
Robin Stevenson - Orca Book Publishers
Format: Board book
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Through gentle rhymes and colorful photographs of adorable children, Pride Colors is a celebration of the deep unconditional love of a parent or caregiver for a young child. The profound message of this delightful board book is you are free to be whoever you choose to be; you'll always... |
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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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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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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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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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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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Jacob's Room to Choose
Sarah Hoffman - Magination Press
Format: Hardcover
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A sequel to Jacob's New Dress, which made national headlines by being banned across the country, the beloved lead character is back in an encouraging story about gender expression. When Jacob goes to the boys' bathroom he is chased out because the boys think he looks like a girl... |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Heather Has Two Mommies: 20th Anniversary Edition
LesleÌa Newman - Alyson Books
Format: Paperback
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The first lesbian-themed children's book ever published - now in color - Lesla Newman's groundbreaking children's book has an enduring message about acceptance and tolerance that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds: The most important thing about any family is that all the people... |
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In Our Mothers House
Patricia Polacco - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover
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Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their beautiful house, they cook dinner together, they laugh together, and they dance together. But some of the other families don?t accept them. They say they are different. How can a family have two moms and no dad?... |
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