Queer Representation in Media

LGBTQ+ portrayal in the media: Are young people seeing themselves represented?As Action for Children celebrates pride month, we want to shine a light on the importance of positive representation in the media for young people exploring their identities

Why LGBTQ+ books belong in the classroom and in school libraries · Blog Post · 49th ShelfBrand new books from Canadian authors and illustrators that feature LGBTQ+ characters and/or themes available for different grade levels.

How She-Ra broke ground for queer representation in children's media - Toon Boom AnimationNoelle Stevenson fought to have complex lesbian, gay and queer characters whose stories were compelling and relatable in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.

All types of LGBTQ representation in media: a comprehensive list – Heckin' Unicorn Queer representation comes in many forms, and it isn’t always positive. On top of that, even accurate and compelling forms of queer representation can (surprisingly) upset queer folks. Representation is a nuanced topic, not just because diversity is difficult to depict, but also because different forms of representation can achieve very different outcomes. It’s time for us to take a trip down the complex path of queer representation in media.

30 TV Shows That Changed Everything for LGBTQ+ RepresentationFrom "Pose" to "Heartstopper."

Analysis | How ‘The Legend of Korra’ changed the landscape of queer representation in animated showsIt's been six years since "The Legend of Korra" made its mark as the first mainstream animated kids show to feature a queer relationship. But though representation has improved, queer characters are still few and far between. Here's why that matters.

45 Best LGBTQ Shows to Watch During Pride Month—and All Year LongThere's never been a better selection of LGBTQ shows than there is today. Here's what to watch tonight.

Where We Are on TV Report - 2021-22The Where We Are on TV report analyzes the overall diversity of primetime scripted series regulars on broadcast networks and looks at the number of LGBTQ characters on cable networks and streaming services for the 2021-2022 TV season.

Q&A With Emery Lee, Meet Cute DiaryBy Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Emery Lee to the WNDB blog to discuss his YA novel Meet Cute Diary, out May 4, 2021! We revealed the cover last year. Noah Ramirez thinks he’s an expe…

What Should a Queer Children’s Book Do?How a vital, burgeoning genre of kid lit is being threatened across the country.

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