Saturday, September 14, 2019

Peter & Paul Had Hope

Peter & Paul Had Hope 
by Hayley Firman; Andrew William Lambie
illus. by Gon Muki  
Language: English 
Lambie Nguyen Company Limited, 2019. 
34 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 0646805347; 9780646805344 
Summary: Welcome to the world of Peter & Paul. Two gay pelicans who want nothing more than to have a family of their own. Follow their journey in love and life... and allow them to introduce you to Hope. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Paul-Hope-Hayley-Firman/dp/0646805347/

Why Do I Have Two Mommies?: A Journey In Self Discovery

Why Do I Have Two Mommies?: A Journey In Self Discovery 
by Janai Akerele 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1081596899; 9781081596897 
Summary: Kody's curiosity has led him on a journey of self-discovery for answers. He won't stop until he's questioned every member of the family why he has two mommies. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Have-Two-Mommies-Discovery/dp/1081596899/

Free to be Me

Free to be Me 
by Nancy Zarriello 
illus. by Blueberry Illustrations 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1086295544; 9781086295542 
Summary: “Free to be ME” takes you on a journey through a little boy’s life living authentically through his difficult school years, standing out and not fitting in with other boys and societal norms. Oliver embraces who he is from a young age, which subjects him to years of bullying and being left out simply because he was different. It’s an adorable and honest story told through Oliver’s voice that will help parents, teachers and guardians facilitate positive conversations around sexuality, love and stressing the importance of embracing what makes someone different and unique. Families are supposed to be a mom, dad, sisters and brothers, right? In this story, families are created differently. The main ingredient is LOVE and that is what ultimately makes a family. Oliver is lucky enough to be a part of two families created differently, but both made equally from LOVE. This book is dedicated to all those living their truths. The most powerful question ever posed to me by my then ten-year-old son was, “Why would you keep me from being who I am?” 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Free-be-Me-Nancy-Zarriello/dp/1086295544

Love around the world

Love around the world 
by Fleur Pierets 
illus. by Fatinha Ramos 
Language: English 
Six Foot Press, 2019. 
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1644420058; 9781644420058 
Summary: Fleur and Julian are two women very much in love. When they decide to get married, however, they discover that in most countries, a man cannot marry a man and a woman cannot marry a woman. In fact, out of 195 countries in the world, they can only marry in 26 of them. Fleur and Julian want to make other people aware of that. They think that love is love―not only between a man and a woman! So Fleur goes down on one knee and asks the love of her life, “Would you like to marry me in all 26 countries?” Julian answers, “Yes!” Thus begins an incredible trip around the world for our two heroes, Fleur, and Julian, who travel to each nation that celebrates marriage equality. In Love Around the World, Fleur and Julian get married in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the United States, where they learn about the customs and traditions of each place and make special memories that will last forever. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Around-World-Fleur-Pierets/dp/1644420058/

Sunday, September 8, 2019

Lina tiene dos mamás

Lina tiene dos mamás 
by Paula Villegas Ramírez 
illus. by Susana Vegas Mendía 
Language: Spanish 
Mr. Momo, 2019. 
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 8417842292; 9788417842291 
Summary: Lina tiene dos mamás: Mamá y Mami. Lina se pregunta: " Por qué yo no tengo papá Soy la única niña que tiene dos mamás ".Lina, además, tiene una "caja medidor de sentimientos" para las dudas.Este álbum ilustrado, sobre la diversidad de familias, va dirigido a los niños y niñas y sus familiares, pero también a los docentes y educadores, para inculcar valores como la tolerancia y el respecto, para fomentar el conocimiento y control de las emociones, para aprender a amarnos tal y como somos. 
Available: https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/8417842292/

Mama + Mamusch : "Ich bin ein Herzenswunsch-Kind"

Mama + Mamusch : "Ich bin ein Herzenswunsch-Kind" 
by Helene Düperthal 
ill. by Lisa Hänsch 
Language: German 
Lennestadt : Lebensweichen-Verlag, 2016. 
52 Seiten : Illustrationen ; 16 x 22 cm, 279 g. 
ISBN: 9783945262214; 3945262216 
Summary: Ana erlebt ihren ersten Schultag. Als erste Hausaufgabe sollen alle ein Bild ihrer Familie malen. Sie ahnt schon die Fragen, die kommen werden. Ana kennt das schon aus dem Kindergarten. Während die Erwachsenen oft nur eigenartig schauen, fragen die Kinder einfach. Warum hat Ana zwei Mütter? "Welche ist denn echt?" will Tim zum Beispiel wissen, denn er meint "das geht doch nicht". Doch Ana hat eine Antwort für ihn, die ihn staunen lässt ... Eine Geschichte, die von Regenbogen-Kindern, Regenbogen-Partnerschaften und von Wunderwunsch-Kindern/Wunderwunsch-Eltern erzählt. Vor allem aber auch eine, in der es um das Glück geht, als ein Herzenswunsch-Kind geboren worden zu sein und aufwachsen zu dürfen. 
Available: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/3945262216/

Mi familia

Mi familia 
by Noemí Fernández Selva; Cristina Losantos; Dexeus Mujer 
Language: Spanish 
[Barcelona] Destino, [2018] ©2018. 
61 páginas ilustraciones (color) 20 cm. 
ISBN: 9788408183242; 8408183249 
Available: https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/8408183249/

¿Cómo es posible que tengan dos mamás?

¿Cómo es posible que tengan dos mamás? 
written and illustrated by Paula López Navarro 
Language: Spanish 
Independently published, 2017. 
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1549785265; 9781549785269 
Summary: Este cuento esta basado en las experiencias reales vividas en el seno de una familia homoparental y pretende contarle a los niños de forma clara y sin tapujos que existen otros tipos de familia a las que se debe respetar ante todo; además de darle una herramienta a todos aquellos niños que están creciendo actualmente formando parte de dichas familias. Cada parte del cuento está ligado estrechamente con la realidad que estamos viviendo como familia, orientándolo al aprendizaje que conlleva encontrarse con las diferentes vivencias siempre por supuesto enriquecedoras, y de las que como veréis aprendemos muchísimo. Nela y Tina las protagonistas de nuestro cuento están dispuestas a explicarles al mundo por qué somo tan felices y lo natural que ellas viven su procedencia. Además se encuentran orgullosas de sus valores y comprenden perfectamente que haya personas que no entiendan como se puede vivir así. Ambas han colaborado con esmero en la edición de este libro, dibujando como a ellas les gusta... De muchos colores y que conste que nunca les hemos hablado de los colores de la bandera, simplemente ellas los han intuido :) 
Available: https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/1549785265/

Saturday, September 7, 2019

How Mama and Daddy Made a Baby: Trans Mum - IVF with a Surrogate

How Mama and Daddy Made a Baby: Trans Mum - IVF with a Surrogate 
written and illustrated by Emma Wallis 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2018. 
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1719912726; 9781719912723 
Summary: This is the story of how Mama and Daddy made a baby. It is aimed at lower primary school-age children. In this book, we introduce the idea of reproduction and how a man and a woman might have a baby together. In this edition of the book, we look at how Mama and Daddy go to a fertility clinic to make a baby using IVF. Mama is transgender so they need to use donor eggs and a Surrogate. This is a factual book which uses the correct language for body parts. It also mentions the idea of the difference between reproduction and sex for pleasure. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1719912726/

The Umbilical Family: Start a Loving Conversation about Adoption, Egg Donation, Step-parenting, Same-Sex Families

The Umbilical Family: Start a Loving Conversation about Adoption, Egg Donation, Step-parenting, Same-Sex Families 
by Cate Sawyer 
 illus. by Adriana Avellis
Language: English 
Hawkeye Publishing, 2018. 
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 0987190970; 9780987190970 
Summary: Start a loving conversation about adoption, egg & embryo donation, step-parents, same-sex couples, fostering, single parents, traditional couples, and grandparents. Together with your child explore the wonderful diversity and origin of family and love. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0987190970/

How Mummy and Daddy Made a Baby: Trans Dad

How Mummy and Daddy Made a Baby: Trans Dad 
by Emma Wallis 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2018. 
34 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1719910308; 9781719910309 
Summary: This is the story of how Mummy and Daddy made a baby. It is aimed at lower primary school-age children. In this book, we introduce the idea of reproduction and how a man and a woman might have a baby together. In this edition of the book, we look at how Mummy and Daddy go to a fertility clinic to make a baby using IVF. Daddy is transgender so they need to use donor sperm. This is a factual book which uses the correct language for body parts. It also mentions the idea of the difference between reproduction and sex for pleasure. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1719910308/

Family stew for dads: building a family with an egg donor & surrogate

Family stew for dads: building a family with an egg donor & surrogate 
by Linda J. Stamm 
illus. by Fátima Stamato 
Language: English 
Niskayuna, New York: Graphite Press, [2019]. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9781938313264; 1938313267 
Summary: Daddy, a chef, and Poppa, a farmer, tell second-grader Olivia the story of how she came into being through egg donation and surrogacy. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1938313267/

When I was in Auntie Annie's Tummy

When I was in Auntie Annie's Tummy 
by RainbowCollection; LadyBee; MyQueerNotes 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
50 p. : col. ill. cm. 
ISBN: 1794284354; 9781794284357 
Summary: Charlie has two daddies: Bob and Josh. But when he was a baby, he was carried by her auntie, Josh's sister Annie. Using simple language, this book explains the love and generosity that Annie displayed by giving birth to Charlie in order to give his brother and his couple a baby. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1794284354/

Monday, September 2, 2019

I miei due papà

I miei due papà 
by Fabiana Iacolucci; Valentina Calvani 
Language: Italian 
Lurago D'Erba : Il Ciliegio, 2019. 
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 8867716581; 9788867716586 
Summary: Questo libro illustrato tratta in modo semplice un tema di grande attualità. Alex ha sette anni, una sorellina di nome Nora e due papà: Antonello e Fabrizio. Lo racconta nel tema "La mia famiglia", nel quale parla anche dei suoi amati animali domestici e di una "importante" partita di basket. Età di lettura: da 3 a 6 anni. 
Available: https://www.amazon.it/miei-due-papà-Ediz-colori/dp/8867716581/

Le mie due mamme

Le mie due mamme 
by Fabiana Iacolucci 
Language: Italian 
Lurago D'Erba : Il Ciliegio, 2017. 
1 volume : in gran parte ill. ; 22x22 cm. 
ISBN: 9788867714445; 8867714449 
Summary: Questo libro illustrato tratta in modo semplice un tema di grande attualità: Alice ha sette anni e due mamme, Carla e Giovanna. Nella sua casa vivono anche la buffa cagnolina Aria, Geremia il pappagallo chiacchierone e i simpatici pesci rossi Pinna e Bolla. Lo scrive in un tema, la mia famiglia, nel quale racconta della sua vita di tutti i giorni e di un'avventurosa gita al mare con le sue mamme e i nonni. Alice, Carla e Giovanna sono protagoniste anche del libro il matrimonio delle mie due mamme. Età di lettura: da 3 anni. 
Available: https://www.amazon.it/mie-due-mamme-Ediz-colori/dp/8867714449/

Il matrimonio delle mie due mamme

Il matrimonio delle mie due mamme 
by Fabiana Iacolucci 
Language: Italian 
Lurago D'Erba : Il Ciliegio, 2017. 
1 volume : in gran parte ill. ; 22x22 cm. 
ISBN: 9788867714452; 8867714457 
Summary: Alice ha sette anni e vive con Carla e Giovanna. In casa con loro ci sono anche la buffa cagnolina Aria, Geremia il pappagallo chiacchierone e i simpatici pesci rossi Pinna e Bolla. Carla e Giovanna hanno una grande notizia da dare ad Alice: presto si sposeranno e le propongono di aiutarle a organizzare la festa. Alla fine di questa avventura, ricca di imprevisti da risolvere e di tanto divertimento, Alice avrà imparato la differenza tra sentirsi una famiglia ed esserlo per diritto. Questo libro è corredato da una scheda gratuita che contiene suggerimenti e spunti per svolgere giochi, attività e laboratori con i bambini. Età di lettura: da 3 anni. 
Available: https://www.amazon.it/matrimonio-delle-mamme-Ediz-colori/dp/8867714457/

Fjölskyldan mín

Fjölskyldan mín 
by Ásta Rún Valgerðardóttir 
illus. by Lára Garðarsdóttir 
Language: Icelandic 
[Iceland]: Salka, 2017. 
38 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9789935483409 
Summary: Friðjón er fimm ára leikskólastrákur sem veit fátt skemmtilegra en að leika sér við vini sína. Dag einn er haldinn fjölskyldudagur og þá komast krakkarnir að því hversu fjölbreyttar fjölskyldur þeirra eru. Til að mynda á Friðjón tvær mömmur, sumir eiga stjúpforeldra, aðrir tala annað tungumál við foreldra sína og svo mætti lengi telja. Fjölskyldan mín er skemmtileg bók sem opnar umræðu um ólík fjölskylduform og fagnar fjölbreytileikanum. Fjölskyldan mín er fyrsta bók Ástu Rúnar Valgerðardóttur, sálfræðings. Lára Garðarsdóttir, handhafi barnabókaverðlauna IBBY, er höfundur mynda. Markmiðið með útgáfu bókarinnar er að fagna þeim fjölbreytileika sem finna má í fjölskyldum nútímans og fræða börn um ólík fjölskylduform í gegnum skemmtilega og lifandi sögu sem gerist í umhverfi sem börnin þekkja. Bókin opnar umræðu á milli barna og foreldra um lífið og tilveruna á leikskólanum og heima fyrir. Efnið er Ástu Rún afar hugleikið en hún er gift konu og þær eiga saman son á leikskólaaldri. 
Available: https://www.salka.is/products/fjolskyldan-min

Moja dugina obitelj

Moja dugina obitelj 
by Ivo Šegota 
illus. by Borna Nikola Žeželj 
Language: Croatian 
Zagreb: Udruga Dugine obitelji, 2017. 
[10], [10] str. : ilustr. ; 20x20 cm. 
ISBN: 9789535983903 
Summary: Slikovnica je djelo autora Ive Šegote i Maje Škvorc te ilustratora Borne Nikole Žeželja. Ovo je prva slikovnica u Hrvatskoj i regiji o djeci s istospolnim roditeljima, a cilj joj je jačanje socijalne integracije djece koja imaju istospolne roditelje te promicanje tolerancije i poštovanja različitosti. Slikovnica je namijenjena djeci predškolske dobi, a prikazuje sličice iz života dvoje djece, Ane i Roka i njihovih obitelji. 
Available: https://www.dugineobitelji.com/slikovnica/moja-dugina-obitelj/

Moja dugina obitelj

Moja dugina obitelj 
by Ivo Šegota 
illus. by Borna Nikola Žeželj 
Language: Croatian 
Zagreb: Udruga Dugine obitelji, 2017. 
[10], [10] str. : ilustr. ; 20x20 cm. 
ISBN: 9789535983903 
Summary: Slikovnica je djelo autora Ive Šegote i Maje Škvorc te ilustratora Borne Nikole Žeželja. Ovo je prva slikovnica u Hrvatskoj i regiji o djeci s istospolnim roditeljima, a cilj joj je jačanje socijalne integracije djece koja imaju istospolne roditelje te promicanje tolerancije i poštovanja različitosti. Slikovnica je namijenjena djeci predškolske dobi, a prikazuje sličice iz života dvoje djece, Ane i Roka i njihovih obitelji. 
Available: https://www.dugineobitelji.com/slikovnica/moja-dugina-obitelj/

Cuando amamos cantamos = When we love someone we sing to them

Cuando amamos cantamos = When we love someone we sing to them 
by Ernesto Javier Martínez 
illus. by Maya Christina Gonzalez 
translated by Jorge Gabriel Martínez Feliciano 
Language: Spanish 
San Francisco, CA: Reflection Press, [2018]. 
38 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. 
ISBN: 9781945289149; 1945289147 
Summary: A reclamation of the Mexican serenata tradition, follow the story of a young boy who asks his father if there is a song for a boy who loves a boy. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/When-Love-Someone-Sing-Them/dp/1945289147/

Stonewall : a building. an uprising. a revolution

Stonewall : a building. an uprising. a revolution 
by Rob Sanders 
illus. by Jamey Christoph 
Language: English 
New York: Random House, [2019]. 
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm. 
ISBN: 9781524719524; 1524719528 
Summary: Describes the Stonewall Riots in New York City in 1969, which sparked the gay liberation movement in the United States, and details the history of LGBTQ rights since the riots. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Stonewall-Building-Revolution-Rob-Sanders/dp/1524719528/

Verliefd is verliefd : over homoseksualiteit

Verliefd is verliefd : over homoseksualiteit 
by Martine F. Delfos 
Language: Dutch 
Bussum : Van Waarden Produkties, ©2002. 
33 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. 
ISBN: 9075564570; 9789075564570 
Summary: Hoe voel je je als je verliefd wordt op iemand van hetzelfde geslacht ? Informatie over homoseksualiteit: hoe vertel je het aan anderen, de reactie van je omgeving, de rol van het geloof e.d. Met roodbruin-witte tekeningen. 
Available: https://www.bol.com/nl/p/verliefd-is-verliefd/1001004001650450/

זוג יונים בנים

זוג יונים בנים / Zug yonim banim 
by שטכמן, נדב, 1974- Nadav Shekhṭman Polishuḳ; Hagit Gaon
Language: Hebrew 
Publisher: צבעונים, Tel Aviv : Tsivʻonim, [2010]. 
[24] pages : color illustrations ; 19 x 25 cm. 
ISBN: 9789657187951; 9657187958
Available: https://www.steimatzky.co.il/%D7%A0%D7%93%D7%91-%D7%A9%D7%98%D7%9B%D7%9E%D7%9F/%D7%96%D7%95%D7%92-%D7%99%D7%95%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D.html

"What's 'gay'?" asked Mae

"What's 'gay'?" asked Mae 
by Brian McNaught 
illus. by Dave Woodford 
Language: English 
[Place of publication not identified] : [Brian McNaught], [2018]. 
33 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. 
ISBN: 9781719918121; 1719918120 
Summary: Children often ask questions about sex that make many of us uncomfortable. And yet, they need age-appropriate, honest, meaningful answers. Brian McNaught has the perfect response to "What's 'Gay'?" Named the "godfather of gay diversity training" by the New York Times, Brian has traveled the world to answer such questions from adults who are asking for themselves, as much as for their children. In this book, his ninth on the subject, Brian provides a thoughtful, easy to understand answer to the often asked question, "What's 'Gay'?" This fun, beautiful, wise book is a perfect resource ,for parents , counselors, teachers, clergy, and anyone else who offers guidance to individuals from age 4 to infinity. Young Mae, and her cousin, Ray, find the answer to their questions from the birds that are perched in their garden. "What's 'Gay'?" "It's a way to love," said the Turtle Dove. And then, more questions need answering. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Gay-Asked-Mae/dp/1719918120/

Bunny Dog

Bunny Dog 
by Connie Elliano 
illus. by Laurie Barrows 
Language: English 
Tall Clover Press, 2018. 
34 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1732469504; 9781732469501 
Summary: Is this a bunny that howls? Is this a dog that hops? It's Bunny Dog!! With tall floppy ears and a tail that wags, Bunny Dog gently shows your child that no matter who you are, it's okay to just be yourself. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Bunny-Dog-Connie-Elliano/dp/1732469504/

I Love My Two Moms

I Love My Two Moms 
written and illustrated by Jules Fox 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2018. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1790678722; 9781790678723 
Summary: Kalen is an average mixed-race kid living on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. He really loves both his moms, and his estranged dad who was asked to move away. This is his story about what family means to him. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Love-My-Two-Moms-Sprouts/dp/1790678722/

¡Dos papás es OK!: - Diversidad familiar con lenguaje sencillo y bellas imágenes

¡Dos papás es OK!: - Diversidad familiar con lenguaje sencillo y bellas imágenes 
by MyQueerNotes; LadyBee; RainbowCollection 
Language: Spanish 
Independently published, 2018. 
56 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1790928710; 9781790928712 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/¡Dos-papás-OK-Diversidad-imágenes/dp/1790928710/

Love makes a family

Love makes a family 
by Sophie Beer 
Language: English 
Richmond, Victoria: Little Hare Books, an imprint of Hardie Grant Egmont, [2018] ©2018. 
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 23 cm. 
ISBN: 9781760502225 1760502227 
Summary: Whether you have two mums, two dads, one parent, or one of each, there's one thing that makes a family a family... and that's love. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Makes-Family-Sophie-Beer/dp/052555422X/

Wrapped in a blanket of blue

Wrapped in a blanket of blue 
by Joy Shepherd 
illus. by Karalee Hammes 
Language: English 
[Toronto?] : [publisher not identified], 2018. 
24 unnumbered pages : illustrations (colour) ; 27 cm. 
ISBN: 9781978049567 1978049560 
Summary: Up to 10% of people identify that they are attracted to people of the same sex. These feelings of attraction are often first experienced in childhood and early adolescence. Wrapped In a Blanket of Blue offers a tender and sensitive portrayal of the questions and uncertainty children can go through as they are exploring their understanding of their own sexual orientation. This story underscores the importance of being honest and true to one’s own feelings and the value of affirmations by others. This story also provides an excellent starting point for conversations between children and their parents about their own emerging feelings and/or their understanding of others with those feelings. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Wrapped-Blanket-Blue-Book-Shepherd/dp/1978049560/

George & Will have a baby : the gift of family

George & Will have a baby : the gift of family 
by Iréné Celcer 
illus. by Horacio Gatto 
Language: English 
Niskayuna, New York: Graphite Press, [2019]. 
pages cm. 
ISBN: 9781938313240; 1938313240 
Summary: George and Will read to their son, Matthew, the story of how they decided to become fathers, found a doctor, an egg donor, and a surrogate to help them, and gave life to their beloved baby boy. Includes note for parents and professionals.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/George-Will-Have-Baby-Family/dp/1938313240/

Cakemates

Cakemates 
by Olivia Arlene 
illus. by Karen Gilstrap 
Language: English 
[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2019. ©2019. 
1 volume (unpaged) ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 9780359334612; 035933461X 
Summary: Join Joe, the joyful blue cupcake on his journey to finding a cakemate! Joe will meet new cakes and travel from Sweetsville to Sugartown! But ... will he find what he is looking for? Will Joe find his cakemate? Cakemates is a colorful, beautifully illustrated book about fearlessly embrasing who you are and finding your own happiness. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Cakemates-Olivia-Arlene/dp/035933461X/

Just Call Me Kyle

Just Call Me Kyle 
by Anna Casamento Arrigo 
illus. by John Richson 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1796595691; 9781796595697 
Summary: A touching, emotionally charged story of a young boy, Kyle, who is a very unique boy constantly bullied by his peers for his style. He looks to his dad for the constant support! 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Call-Kyle-Casamento-Arrigo/dp/1796595691/

A plan for Pops

A plan for Pops 
by Heather Smith 
illus. by Brooke Kerrigan 
Language: English 
 [Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, [2019] ©2019. 
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 24 cm. 
ISBN: 1459816145; 9781459816145 
Summary: "In this illustrated picture book, a child helps their grandparents deal with a difficult change in abilities." 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Plan-Pops-Heather-Smith/dp/1459816145/

I Will Be Me

I Will Be Me 
by Kristy Ware 
illus. by Haley Arnold 
Language: English Strength & Soul Press, 2019.
35 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1999456912; 9781999456917 
Summary: Who says you can't build skyscrapers while dressed in a tutu? Who say's you can't play dolls by day and score goals at soccer by night? I Will Be Me, takes you and your little one on an adventure of playing make-believe... or is it real? With clever rhymes and cheerful art, you'll be eager to flip the pages and see what comes next. The main child in this story is gender-neutral, so all children can identify with them. This book celebrates both creativity and diversity. Parents will love the message of self-confidence, and kids will love the imaginative scenes. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Be-Me-Kristy-Ware/dp/1999456912/

Why We Fly the Rainbow

Why We Fly the Rainbow 
by Miss Minty Beets 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2019. 
33 p. : col. ill. ; cm. I
SBN: 1724503782; 9781724503787 
Summary: Why We Fly the Rainbow presents the rainbow Pride flag, the people it represents and why we fly it, in a way that's easy for young readers to follow. The book is narrated by two cheerful jellybeans, as they discuss the LGBTQ+ initials, the various iterations of the pride flag and what it means to be a good friend. Through a casual conversation between these happy candies, we learn about acceptance, diversity and the concept of pride. The bright, colourful illustrations are eye-catching for kids and add another layer to the story, as all of the jellybeans, in different sizes, shapes and colours, with different interests and abilities, are ultimately, the same. This is the third book from Miss Minty Beets. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Rainbow-Miss-Minty-Beets/dp/1724503782/

Leah Changes the World

Leah Changes the World 
by Samantha Tamburello 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
42 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1798840855; 9781798840856 
Summary: An adventure in the imaginative mind of Leah Cooke. The young daughter of 2 mothers decides the way to change the world is to teach others the golden rule. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Leah-Changes-World-Samantha-Tamburello/dp/1798840855/

Pride colors

Pride colors 
by Robin Stevenson 
Language: English 
[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, [2019]. 
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 x 18 cm. 
ISBN: 9781459820708; 1459820703
Summary: "In this photographic concept book, babies and toddlers are introduced to the PRIDE flag and the meaning behind each color."
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Colors-Robin-Stevenson/dp/1459820703/

My Two Forever Dads

My Two Forever Dads 
by Bryony Irving 
 illus. by Kev Oubridge 
Language: English 
Hug Your Heart Books, 2019. 
27 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1999339665; 9781999339661 
Summary: MY TWO FOREVER DADS. A lively, fun, heart-warming poem-story book for adopted children and their families. Also suitable for children interested in alternative families and in families made from love. This book tells the story of a child delighting in her two adoptive fathers. Suitable for children aged 4-10. It briefly mentions the previous foster home and the Court Adoption Day. Mostly this book enjoys the many aspects of being an adopted parent and of being a child with 2 fab Dads.Bryony Irving is an adoption therapist and has been working with adopted children for 20 years. Other books in the Let's Celebrate Adoption Series are My Two Mums, Daddy Wishing, 10 Big Wishes and Rainbow Remembering. Also available is The Fizzy Friends series of therapy stories for children with emotional problems. Please see www.hugyourheartbooks.com for more details of these books. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/FOREVER-DADS-Lets-Celebrate-Adoption/dp/1999339665/

El niño que quería usar vestido

El niño que quería usar vestido 
by Kelsy Quiroz Sanchez 
Language: Spanish 
[Spain]: BABIDI-BU, 2019. 
ISBN: 8417097740; 9788417097745 
Summary: Un día el pequeño Ramón expresó su deseo de vestirse con ropa similar a la de su hermana, y sus padres comenzaron a lidiar con el dilema de dejarlo o no usar vestido. La familia de Ramón emprende un proceso lleno de emociones para entender a su hijo, sus necesidades y gustos no convencionales. Esto les llevará a comprender a Ramoncito como persona, y a respetar sus diferencias. VALORES IMPLÍCITOS: Este cuento tiene como finalidad el enseñar a niños y adultos a practicar el respeto y comprensión ante distintas personalidades, y entender que la igualdad entre seres humanos es un principio que debemos cosechar para ver lo positivo en la diversidad. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/niño-quería-vestido-Próxima-aparición/dp/8417097740/

My Mommy is Gay: And I Love Her That Way

My Mommy is Gay: And I Love Her That Way 
written and illustrated by S. Marrie 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1092222448; 9781092222440 
Summary: A sweet little story about small children that love their mother. An excellent way to celebrate family in the LGBT community. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/My-Mommy-Gay-Love-That/dp/1092222448/

What Am I?: A Child's Story about Gender Confusion

What Am I?: A Child's Story about Gender Confusion 
by Eric J. Allen; Jessica L. Allen 
Language: English 
Eric Allen, 2019. 
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 0578482975; 9780578482972 
Summary: WHAT AM I is a story about gender confusion from a child's perspective. The child questions their likes, feelings, and how they act in terms of gender norms, expectations and stereotyping. Follow along as they come to the realization that they're both ordinary and extraordinary! 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/What-Am-Childs-Gender-Confusion/dp/0578482975/

Our rainbow

Our rainbow 
by Little Bee Books 
Language: English 
New York, NY: Little Bee Book, an imprint of Bonnier Publishlishing USA, 2019. ©2019 
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 15 cm. 
ISBN: 9781499809343; 1499809344 
Summary: Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow. Now, Our Rainbow can teach toddlers all about the meaning of each color of the pride flag. Told in simple, engaging text and paired with bright illustrations, this board book teaches the youngest of readers all about the colors of this rainbow and the simple acts of kindness that can brighten up our world! This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Rainbow-Little-Bee-Books/dp/1499809344/

Rainbow : a first book of pride

Rainbow : a first book of pride 
by Michael Genhart 
illus. by Anne Passchier 
Language: English 
Washington, DC : Magination Press, [2019] ©2019. 
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 9781433830877; 1433830876 
Summary: "Children from different kinds of families demonstrate the original meanings of the colors in the rainbow flag, and then come together at a Pride parade." 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-First-Michael-Genhart-PhD/dp/1433830876/

Bad Boy Can and The Recycling Man

Bad Boy Can and The Recycling Man 
by Paul Ledford 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
37 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1099691141; 9781099691140 
Summary: Children can learn about caring for the environment and human relationships. The story also has subtle characteristics to make it LGBT-friendly. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Boy-Can-Recycling-Man/dp/1099691141/