This queer author is teaching kids to be kind: 'There is nothing political about kindness'
Jackson Cooper tells The Advocate about his new book, A Kids Book About Kindness, and its universal message everyone needs to hear.
May 9, 2024
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No, LGBT Children's Books Do Not 'Endanger' Kids
Extreme negative reactions to books promoting diversity only prove they're needed more than ever.Â
January 22, 2016
10 Kids Books Every Queer Parent Will Love
If you have to lead storytime, it's better to enjoy the books.
December 26, 2019
Westboro Baptist Church Targets Kids' Book Event
The hate group says it will picket a live reading of the LGBT kids' book Square Zair Pair in San Francisco's Castro district.Â
February 3, 2016
Why I Wrote a Gay History Book for Kids
The author of Gay & Lesbian History for Kids says a book like his would have irrevocably changed his childhood — for the better.
October 30, 2015
30 Queer-Friendly Books for Young Adults, Kids, and Familes
From adventerous fantasy novels for young adults, to self help manuals for LGBTQ families, to meditation books for children -- we got you covered.
August 24, 2019
Pope Francis Praises Author of LGBT-Inclusive Kids' Book
Through an aide, the pope offers support to a writer whose work was banned by the mayor of Venice, but warns against reading too much into it.
August 28, 2015
Jem Lends Voice to LGBT-Themed Kids' Book Kickstarter
Jem and the Holograms star Samantha Newark is helping to raise awareness of an LGBT children's book that teaches acceptance.
May 11, 2015
Singapore Libraries Remove Three LGBT-Inclusive Kids' Books
Books featuring gay penguin dads and other same-sex parents draw complaints from a patron, and authorities respond.
July 12, 2014
New kids’ book ‘Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!’ explores gender euphoria amid LGBTQ+ book bans
Nonbinary author Lindz Amer’s new children’s picture book champions diverse representation and free expression. The Advocate spoke to them about their motivation for writing it.
February 25, 2024
'Filth,' 'Obscene': GOP Attacks Books About LGBTQ+ Kids, Racism
Republicans launch their latest culture war, with queer and POC youth caught in the crossfire.
February 1, 2022
Authors of Trans-Affirming Kids' Books Come Together for Virtual Event
The international event features Camilla Gisslow, Marcus Tallberg, Jodie Patterson, and Ris iRAWniQ Anderson discussing their books, experiences, and activism.Â
May 7, 2021
Oregon Schools Ban Kids from Competition Because of Trans Book
Officials decided that rather than allow kids to read George, about a 10-year-old trans girl, it would bar its elementary students from a statewide reading competition.Â
May 6, 2018
Bringing Queer Stories for Kids to Your Door -- With Glitter!
For LGBT parents who struggle to find books that reflect and affirm their families, the Flamingo Rampant Book Club offers a novel solution.
July 16, 2014
New Antigay Children's Book Teaches Kids to Hate LGBT Families
Amber Dee Parker's picture book God Made Dad & Mom encourages kids to pray for the destruction of families with same-sex parents.
May 23, 2013
Colbert to Sendak How Can a Gay Man Write Kids Books
Watch Stephen Colbert show amazement that Maurice Sendak, who is gay, can write books for children, and discuss removing penises from the pictures in Sendak's In the Night Kitchen.
January 26, 2012
George Takei releases kids' book about his childhood in internment camp
My Lost Freedom tells the story of a shameful chapter in American history.
April 17, 2024
Chris Colfer's Kids' Book 'A Tale of Magic' Is Fighting Ex-Gay Therapy
The Glee star discussed how his latest fantasy novel is inspired by real-world trauma.
October 15, 2019
WATCH: Texas County Sees Impassioned Debate Over LGBT-Themed Kids' Books
Some residents of Hood County had complained about the books' presence in the public library, leading to a heated meeting -- but a decision to keep the books.
July 14, 2015