Bilingual Language Arts (BLA)
Bilingual Language Arts (BLA)
And Tango Makes Three
And Tango Makes Three
Grades K-2
A book about two gay penguins and their adopted egg, with messages about family diversity. Book discussion guide is found on pg. 3Antonio’s Card/ La Tarjeta de Antonio
Antonio’s Card/ La Tarjeta de Antonio
Grades K-2
A book about diverse family structures. Book Discussion Guide on pg. 4Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Grades K-2
A great read that centers on respecting our peers' names; another component is bullying associated with name-calling. Book Discussion Guide on pg. 5-6Oliver Button is a Sissy
Oliver Button is a Sissy
Grades K-2
This book talk is designed to help students identify gender expression and bullying that comes along with that..Book Discussion Guide on pg. 9The Boy with the Rainbow Heart
The Boy with the Rainbow Heart
Grades 1-3
This is a short LGBTQ children's book about love and acceptance for all people.Just Kidding
Just Kidding
Grades 3-5
This book talk is designed to help students realize the negative effects that name-calling and bullying can have on individuals. Book Discussion Guide on pg. 7-8It's Okay to be Different
It's Okay to be Different
Grades K-2
This book explores the many ways people are different, and reinforces the concept that it is ok to be different. Book Discussion Guide on pg. 10-11Love Makes a Family
Love Makes a Family
Grades K-5
Pick between 5 different books to discuss family diversity and make a bulletin board collage of your students own diverse families!Gender Stereotyping Discussion
Gender Stereotyping Discussion
Grades K-2
Includes discussion guide and activity regarding gender stereotyping.Red: A Crayon's Story
Red: A Crayon's Story
Grades K-2
A Lesson Plan about gender identity that includes a discussion guide and related art project template.Looking Like Me
Looking Like Me
Grades 3-5
A lesson plan about one's identity; lesson includes book discussion guide, poetry template/instructions, and video link (not CC)(video not required for lesson).Julian is a Mermaid
Julian is a Mermaid
Grades K-3
A book discussion guide that focuses on gender expression and acceptance.Children Just Like Me
Children Just Like Me
Grades K-2
Lesson plan with central theme of gender expression; lesson includes book discussion guide, activity, and video (has CC).Jacob's New Dress
Jacob's New Dress
Grades K-2
Lesson about gender expression; lesson plan link includes book discussion guide & video (has CC)I am Jazz
I am Jazz
Grades K-5
A book that is the true story of transgender activist Jazz. Lesson plan includes book discussion guide.Biographies
Biographies
Grades K-6
List of biography books about diverse role models for students to research or learn about.Book Groups
Book Groups
Grades K-6
Lesson includes list of books that can be used in book groups or literature circles to foster discussions about gender topics.They, She, He, Me: Free to Be!
They, She, He, Me: Free to Be!
Grades 2-5
A book about a person's pronouns; lesson plan includes book discussion guide, preteaching activities, application activities and art guide.Call Me Tree / Llámame árbol
Call Me Tree / Llámame árbol
Grades K-2
Introducing the topic of gender identity and what it means to be non-binary, this lesson includes a book discussion guide and yoga activity.Modern Fairy Tales
Modern Fairy Tales
Grades 3-5
Lesson plan than encourages students to evaluate traditional fairy tales and how they enforce gender stereotypesBackwards Day
Backwards Day
Grades 2-5
This book focuses on what it means to be transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive, Lesson includes book discussion guide and suggested writing activity.One
One
Grades K-3
A book that focuses on bullying and how to be an ally. Lesson includes book discussion guide and activitiesA Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo
A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo
Grades K-5
Lesson plan about family diversity and the impact of politics on LGBTQ rights. See discussion guides and modifications for older studentsStella Brings the Family
Stella Brings the Family
Grades K-2
Lesson plan regarding family diversity; lesson includes book discussion guide and activities.Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk & the Rainbow Flag
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk & the Rainbow Flag
Grades K-2
Lesson about this history of Harvey Milk and how the rainbow flag was created as a symbol for the LGBTQ+ community.Love Makes a Family
Love Makes a Family
Grades K-5
Lesson plan includes book discussion questions and family diversity activitiesBe Who You Are
Be Who You Are
Grades K-2
Lesson plan includes discussion guide and self-portrait activity, including gender identity.