Sunday, March 29, 2015

My aunt has a wife

My aunt has a wife 
by Maria E. Dyer 
Language: English 
Amazon Digital Services, Inc. 
Summary: When a child's aunt marries another woman this fun-filled book depicts a family celebrating a marriage. This is a first LGBT experience for young children. The happiness of this union is told with words and illustrations that are simple and memorable and without judgment. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Aunt-Has-Wife-Maria-Dyer-ebook/dp/B00UDKEH2O/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1427617746&sr=1-1&keywords=my+aunt+has+a+wife

Princess Nina

Princess Nina 
by Marlise Achterberg 
illus. by Iris Compiet 
Language: English 
Clavis Pub, 2015. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1605372226 ; 9781605372228 
Summary: Princess Nina is an extraordinary princess. She is smart, curious, sweet and also a bit wild. One day the king and queen decide they have to go looking for a suitable prince for princess Nina. They invite princes from all over the world: a prince from China, one from France, from Mexico … But not even the prince on the white horse can steel princess Nina’s heart away! The king and queen are at the end of their wits. But then princess Melowo comes to visit, and suddenly princess Nina is very shy … 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Nina-Marlise-Achterberg/dp/1605372226/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427617537&sr=8-1&keywords=princess+nina

Sunday, March 22, 2015

All our wishes: Daddy and Papa have a child

All our wishes: Daddy and Papa have a child
written and illustrated by Charles Danziger
Language: English
Available online: http://boysinburbs.com/book/
Article about the book here: http://www.buzzfeed.com/alisoncaporimo/a-beautiful-family

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Ricky has a birthday party

Ricky has a birthday party 
written and illus. by Derrick Reese 
Language: English 
Blurb, 2014. 
22 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 132002937X ; 9781320029377 
Summary: Welcome To Apple Valley, a diverse community filled with colorful characters and all of their adventures! Join our friend Ricky and his family as they celebrate Ricky turning 8! This book has beautifully bright pages and is fun for all ages! Ricky has a Birthday Party is the fifth book in the Apple Valley Series! 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/RICKY-BIRTHDAY-PARTY-Derrick-Reese/dp/132002937X/ref=sr_1_234?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1425759361&sr=1-234&keywords=lgbt

Tray starts his day

Tray starts his day 
written and illus. by Derrick Reese 
Language: English 
Blurb, 2014. 
22 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1320013929 ; 9781320013925 
Summary: Welcome To Apple Valley, a diverse community filled with colorful characters and all of their adventures! Join our friend Tray and his family as they begin their day. This book has beautifully bright pages and is fun for all ages! Tray Starts His Day is the first book in the Apple Valley Series! 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/TRAY-STARTS-HIS-Derrick-Reese/dp/1320013929/ref=sr_1_233?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1425759361&sr=1-233&keywords=lgbt

Annie bakes a cake

Annie bakes a cake 
written and illus. by Derrick Reese 
Language: English 
Blurb, 2014. 
20 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1320013910 ; 9781320013918 
Summary: Welcome to Apple Valley, a diverse community filled with colorful characters and all of their adventures! Join our friend Annie and her family as they bake a cake together! This book has beautifully bright pages and is fun for all ages. Annie Bakes A Cake is the second book in the Apple Valley series! 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/ANNIE-BAKES-CAKE-Derrick-Reese/dp/1320013910/ref=sr_1_232?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1425759361&sr=1-232&keywords=lgbt

Claire loves to swim

Claire loves to swim 
written and illus. by Derrick Reese 
Language: English 
Blurb, 2014. 
ISBN: 1320013899 ; 9781320013895 
Summary: Welcome To Apple Valley, a diverse community filled with colorful characters and all of their adventures! Join our friend Claire and her family as they spend the day at the pool. This book has beautifully bright pages and is fun for all ages! Claire Loves to Swim is the fourth book in the Apple Valley Series! 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/CLAIRE-LOVES-SWIM-Derrick-Reese/dp/1320013899/ref=sr_1_230?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1425759361&sr=1-230&keywords=lgbt

Good friends

Good friends 
written and illus. by Derrick Reese 
Language: English 
Blurb, 2014. 
22 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1320013880 ; 9781320013888 
Summary: Welcome To Apple Valley, a diverse community filled with colorful characters and all of their adventures! Join our friend Tray and some of his good friends as they enjoy the day together! This book has beautifully bright pages and is fun for all ages! Good Friends is the sixth book in the Apple Valley Series!
Available: http://www.amazon.com/GOOD-FRIENDS-Derrick-Reese/dp/1320013880/ref=sr_1_229?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1425759101&sr=1-229&keywords=lgbt

The Adventures of Tina & Jordan

The Adventures of Tina & Jordan 
written and illus. by Jessica Lam 
Language: English 
xLibris, 2013. 
44 p. : col. ill. ; cm 
ISBN: 1483667669 ; 9781483667669 
Summary: This story celebrates our differences and new friendships, through the lives of gender non-conforming children. Tina is a young girl who is not like the other girls - she doesn't like to wear the clothes her Mommy puts her in. And Jordan is not like the other boys - because inside he feels like a girl. The two meet on a playground when Tina comes to Jordan's rescue from two bullies calling him names. Through this story we begin to realize through the characters how important unconditional love and acceptance is; establishing that it's okay to be just as you are, as you are now, and that it's okay to be different. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Tina-Jordan-Jessica-Lam/dp/1483667669/ref=sr_1_159?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1425758738&sr=1-159&keywords=lgbt

Princess Peter

Princess Peter 
written and illus. by Petra Ginger 
Language: English 
Amazon Digital Services, 2014. 
12 p. 
Summary: Peter is a boy who wants to be a princess. People challenge him, but he knows who he is!

Bobbi and Me

Bobbi and Me 
written and illus. by Jeanne Kipke 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2014. 
42 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1500511285 ; 9781500511289 
Summary: Bobby and Me tells the story of a girl and her best friend, Robert ("Call me Bobbi") who likes to play with "girly" things. Together they navigate teasing and name calling from other kids, showing that love truly does conquer all. This book offers tools for children who may feel judged by peers for their differences. Creating an Invisible Shield and choosing love over fear are intertwined in support of self-love, inner strength and confidence in who and what one is. Readers may also enjoy joining Bobbi and his friend drawing mandalas and sewing their very own Peace Pillow (instructions included at the end of the book). 
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4902667

Randolph the Gay Reindeer

Randolph the Gay Reindeer 
written and illus. by Jerry Lincoln 
Language: English 
Amazon Digital Services, 2014. 
34 p. : col. ill. 
Summary: The lead reindeer, Flash, has hurt his leg. Now Santa is testing all the other reindeer to see who will be the new leader. Flash tells Randolph that Santa will never choose him because he is gay. But Randolph believes in himself and keeps trying his best. Who will Santa choose? 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Randolph-Gay-Reindeer-Jerry-Lincoln-ebook/dp/B00QPJNMT6/ref=sr_1_91?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1425757906&sr=1-91&keywords=lgbt

It's Okay To Be Gay

It's Okay To Be Gay 
by Amy Graefe 
illus. by Nora Szeibert 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2014. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1499153406 ; 9781499153408 
Summary: A young boy's teddy bear is hiding a secret about himself. His secret is that he is gay, and he must tell his secret to his owner in order to be truly happy. This book is aimed at children ages 3-7 in hopes that it teaches acceptance, love, and understanding for all those that are gay. 
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4430687

Mia's Two Grammas: A Child's Coming Out Story

Mia's Two Grammas: A Child's Coming Out Story 
by Dr. Judith Shepard Gomez 
illus. by Christo Carire 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2015. 
44 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1505465478 ; 9781505465471 
Summary: Finallly a book for children about Gay Grandparents. It was written especially for children with LGBT parents and/or grandparents, but is appropriate for all families who want to share in the message that families are created and sustained by love.It has joyful and playful illustrations of life in a loving and different family. 
Available: https://www.createspace.com/5078550

Families come in many forms

Families come in many forms
by Bella Mei Wong
illus. by Yoko Matsuoka
Language: English
Euclid Press, 2015.
Summary: Alex goes on a journey to find the perfect pet. He visits his friends and plays with a singing pig, a curious panda, and many other wonderful animals – depicted throughout by rhythmic text and charming illustrations. Along the way Alex meets his friends’ families – traditional, adopted, divorced, blended, IVF, same sex and others. These family forms are not presented as “different”, but are treated as a normal part of today’s world. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Families-Come-Many-Forms-Bella-ebook/dp/B00UAPZXJ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425730848&sr=8-1&keywords=families+come+in+many+forms+wong