LGBTQ+ Children's Books

books, Articles and Webinars!

Professional ToolsThese lists provide a selection of resources; they are not comprehensive or exhaustive. Lists are updated by committee members as often as possible.Resources created by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table of the American Library Association.

Gender-affirming Care: What It Is and Why It's NecessaryThe willingness to learn, the active step of acknowledging and affirming LGBTQ+ students, and empathy in recognizing the difficulties for the young person help create safer spaces for trans and nonbinary children.

A Refuge for LGBTQ+ Young PeopleStudent-run Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) clubs are a federally protected space for young people to survive and thrive in the increasingly hostile anti-LGBTQ+ climate in schools and across the country.

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Webinar: LGBTQ+ Children's Books

Published on Jun 12, 2019Just in time for Pride Month, join Lee & Low Books for a special free webinar focused on LGBTQ+ books for youth! Join Katie Potter, Lee & Low’s Literacy Specialist, in conversation with Lee & Low authors Kyle Lukoff (When Aidan Became a Brother), Lesléa Newman (Sparkle Boy), and Maya Christina Gonzalez (Call Me Tree/Llámame Árbol), as they discuss the inspiration behind their books and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in children’s literature.
Come away with applicable classroom and library activities for elementary and middle school, resources for using LGBTQ+ books in your respective setting, and a Lee & Low book list and additional LGBTQ+ information.
Originally recorded live on June 5, 2019.CategoryEducation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LDg3fw4C3E

Children's and Young Adult Book Awards: Stonewall Book Award