Bilingual Language Arts (BLA)

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. 3

Antonio’s Card/ La Tarjeta de Antonio

Grades K-2

A book about diverse family structures. Book Discussion Guide on pg. 4

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. 5-6

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. 9

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

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. 7-8

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. 10-11

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

Grades K-2

Includes discussion guide and activity regarding gender stereotyping.

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

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).

Introducing Teddy

Grades K-2

A lesson about transgender gender identity and being an ally.

Julian is a Mermaid

Grades K-3

A book discussion guide that focuses on gender expression and acceptance.

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

Grades K-2

Lesson about gender expression; lesson plan link includes book discussion guide & video (has CC)

I am Jazz

Grades K-5

A book that is the true story of transgender activist Jazz. Lesson plan includes book discussion guide.

Biographies

Grades K-6

List of biography books about diverse role models for students to research or learn about.

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!

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

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

Grades 3-5

Lesson plan than encourages students to evaluate traditional fairy tales and how they enforce gender stereotypes

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

Grades K-3

A book that focuses on bullying and how to be an ally. Lesson includes book discussion guide and activities

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 students

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

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

Grades K-5

Lesson plan includes book discussion questions and family diversity activities

Be Who You Are

Grades K-2

Lesson plan includes discussion guide and self-portrait activity, including gender identity.