Poule ou coq: L’œuf bleu
by Jérôme Baldasso
Language: French
Independently published, 2019.
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1676482237 ; 9781676482239
Summary: Poule ou coq ! Être une poule quand on est coq ce n'est pas évident, le plus dur est de se faire accepter ! Poule ou coq, c'est l'histoire d'un coq, qui désire devenir une poule ! C'est une BD LGBT ludo-éducative, une très belle façon de faire accepter les différences. Poule ou coq se présente comme étant la première BD du genre, qui ose parer d'une certaine façon d'homosexualité et transgenre d'une manière très ludique et amusante pour les enfants!
Available: https://www.amazon.fr/Poule-ou-coq-L%C5%93uf-bleu/dp/1676482237/
Llama Glamarama
by Simon James Green
illus. by Garry Parsons
Language: English
Scholastic, 2020.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1407197037; 9781407197036
Summary: Larry loves to groove and mooooove ... but will the others disapprove? Larry the llama's big secret is that late at night, when no one is watching, he loves to DANCE. Then, one day, he stumbles upon the Llama Glamarama! Will this raucous celebration give Larry the pride he needs to bring his dance back home? A hilarious, rhyming story with a powerful message about celebrating differences.
Available: https://www.amazon.de/dp/1407197037/
She's My Dad!: A Story for Children Who Have a Transgender Parent or Relative
by Sarah Savage
illus. by Joules Garcia
Language: English
London: Jessica Kingsley, 2020.
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1785926152 ; 9781785926150
Summary: 'My Dad's name is Haley. She used to be a he but now she is a she! Last year she did this thing called transition. She grew her hair long, painted her nails in bright colours and started wearing different clothes. 'When Mini's cousin accidentally misgenders her dad Haley, Mini explains why misgendering is hurtful and why we need to treat trans people with respect. Mini speaks with confidence about transitioning and gender identity and helps to educate and empower others with trans relatives or friends.
Available: https://www.amazon.de/dp/1785926152/
It's Okay to Be a Unicorn!
written and illustrated by Jason Tharp
Language: English
Imprint, 2020.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1250311322; 9781250311320
Summary: Cornelius J. Sparklesteed is known among all the other horses in Hoofington for his beautiful and creative handmade hats. But Cornelius is hiding a secret under his own tall, pointy hat: He’s really a unicorn. Hoofington is a friendly place, but its horses pass on lots of mean rumors about unicorns. When Cornelius is chosen to perform for this year’s Hoofapalooza, will he find the courage to show everyone his unicorniness?
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Okay-Unicorn-Jason-Tharp/dp/1250311322/
Ellen DeGeneres (People of Pride)
by Little Bee Books
illus. by Victora Grace Elliott
Language: English
New York: little bee books, 2020.
22 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1499810156 ; 9781499810158
Summary: Ellen DeGeneres, one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world, has been making people laugh for nearly 40 years. As an actress, Ellen played the first gay lead character in a prime-time show, helping to pave the way for representation for LGBTQ people. Through her sitcoms, talk show, and iconic movies (Finding Nemo and Finding Dory), Ellen has become known for her hilarious wit and gigantic heart. Her activism and visibility have been transformative, and in 2016, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Ellen, among many other LGBTQ heroes, has been an incredible force, paving the way for future generations.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Ellen-DeGeneres-People-Pride-Little/dp/1499810156/
For Spacious Skies: Katharine Lee Bates and the Inspiration for America the Beautiful
by Nancy Churnin
illus. by Olga Baumert
Language: English
Albert Whitman & Co., 2020.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0807525308 ; 9780807525302
Summary: Katharine Lee Bates first wrote the lines to "America the Beautiful" after a stirring visit to Pikes Peak in 1893. But the story behind the song begins with Katharine herself, who pushed beyond conventional expectations of women to become an acclaimed writer, scholar, suffragist, and reformer. Katharine believed in the power of words to make a difference, and in America the Beautiful, her vision of the nation as a great family, united from sea to shining sea, continues to uplift and inspire us all.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Spacious-Skies-Katharine-Inspiration-Beautiful/dp/0807525308/
Playing Wicked
by Alex R. Kahler
illus. by Ben Whitehousse
Language: English
Albert Whitman & Co., 2020.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0807587397; 9780807587393
Summary: Dante loves playing make-believe. When he's with his friends, he's the wizened wizard or regal ruler. But when he's by himself, Dante would rather be the wicked queen. Then, one day, his dress and makeup are just so perfect that he braves the outdoors, delighting in his playful evilness. Will Dante find someone to play the hero to his villain?
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Wicked-Alex-R-Kahler/dp/0807587397/
Avocado Asks: What Am I?
by Momoko Abe
Language: English
Orchard Books, 2020.
32 p. : col. ill. cm.
ISBN: 1408358220 ; 9781408358221
Summary: Avocado is feeling just fine in the fruit and veg aisle at the supermarket - until a young customer asks a difficult question: "Is an avocado a fruit or a vegetable?" Avocado doesn't know the answer either - and the question won't seem to go away! A brilliantly funny book about identity and being confident in your own skin - featuring the world's most popular superfood!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Avocado-Asks-What-Am-I/dp/1408358220
Federico y sus familias
by Mili Hernández
illus. by Gómez
Language: Spanish
[Madrid] : NubeOcho, 2020.
18 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 8417673482 ; 9788417673482
Summary: El gato Federico visita de tejado en tejado a todas sus familias. A Tadeo, que vive con sus abuelos; a Ana y sus dos mamás; A Virginia, su papá y su mamá… Son familias diferentes y Federico las quiere a todas por igual.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Federico-familias-cart%C3%B3n-Cardboard-Spanish/dp/8417673482/
The Fighting Infantryman: The Story of Albert D. J. Cashier, Transgender Civil War Soldier
by Rob Sanders
illus. by Nabi H. Ali
Language: English
little bee books, 2020.
48 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1499809360 ; 9781499809367
Summary: In 1861, the winds of war blew through the United States. Jennie Hodgers, a young immigrant from Ireland, moved west to Illinois and soon had a new name and a new identity--Albert D. J. Cashier. Like many other young men, Albert joined the Union Army. Though the smallest soldier in his company, Albert served for nearly three years and fought in forty battles and skirmishes. When the war ended, Albert continued to live his life as a man. His identity fit him as snug as his suspenders. Decades later, a reporter caught wind of the news that an old man in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home was actually a woman. The news swept through the country. What would happen to Albert and his military pension? Would he be allowed to continue to live as he wished? How would his friends, fellow soldiers, and others in the community react?
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Infantryman-Cashier-Transgender-Soldier/dp/1499809360/
Pride 1 2 3
by Michael Joosten
illus. by Wednesday Holmes
Language: English
New York: Little Simon, 2020.
22 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1534464999 ; 9781534464995
Summary: Teach your little ones about the Pride Parade with this colorful, energetic counting book! Featuring a diverse cast of characters and families, this board book highlights and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community, love, and standing up for who you are while counting to ten. Perfect for all families, this counting board book should be shared and read with pride!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Pride-1-2-Michael-Joosten/dp/1534464999/
Uncle Bobby's Wedding
by Sarah S. Brannen
illus. by Lucia Soto
Lenguage: English
little bee books, 2020.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1499810083 ; 9781499810080
Summary: When Chloe's favorite uncle announces that he's getting married, everyone is excited. Everyone except Chloe, that is. What if Uncle Bobby no longer has time for picnics, swimming, or flying kites? Chloe just wants to keep having fun with her favorite uncle, but she's afraid everything is going to change. Can Uncle Bobby and his boyfriend Jamie show Chloe that, when it comes to family, the more the merrier? In this inspiring, love-filled story, Chloe learns just what family means. Produced in coordination with GLAAD, this adorable picture book is a positive example of same-sex marriage and a celebration of family.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Bobbys-Wedding-Sarah-Brannen/dp/1499810083
The One and Only Dylan St. Claire
by Kamen Edwards
illus. by Jeffrey Ebbeler
Language: English
Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2020.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1984893467; 9781984893468
Summary: Giving a fabulous voice to the kind of boys who are under-represented in children's books, Dylan St. Claire confidently walks between "masculine" and "feminine" behavior: He cries openly and expresses his emotions but also cracks jokes and finds his inner strength when the going gets rough. Full of laughs and a one-of-a-kind character kids will cheer for, this hilarious story is a celebration of individuality, persistence, overcoming disappointment, and what it takes to be a true star.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/One-Only-Dylan-St-Claire/dp/1984893467/
The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish
by Lil Miss Hot Mess
illus. by Olga de Dios
Language: English
Running Kids Press, 2020.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0762467657 ; 9780762467655
Summary: The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish encourages readers to boldly be exactly who they are. Written by a founding member of the nationally recognized Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH), this fabulous picture book offers a quirky twist on a classic nursery rhyme. The story plays off "The Wheels on the Bus" as it follows a drag queen who performs her routine in front of an awe-struck audience. A fun, freewheeling celebration of how to be your most dazzling self, this book will appeal to young and old readers alike.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Hips-Drag-Queen-Go-Swish/dp/0762467657
Mayor Pete: The Story of Pete Buttigieg
by Rob Sanders
illus. by Levi Hastings
Language: English
New York : Henry Holt & Co., 2020.
48 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1250267579 ; 9781250267573
Summary: When Pete Buttigieg announced he was running for president, he became the first openly gay candidate to run for the Democratic party’s presidential nomination and the first millennial ever to pursue the office. But before the nation knew him as “Mayor Pete,” he was a boy growing up in a Rust Belt town, a kid who dreamed of being an astronaut, and a high schooler who wondered about a life of public service. Without a doubt, no one could have imagined who Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg, the boy who lived in a two-story house on College Street, would become.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Mayor-Pete-Story-Buttigieg-First/dp/1250267579
My Daddies
by Gareth Peter
illus. by Garry Parsons
Language: English
Puffin, 2020.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
Summary: Set off on a series of magical adventures with an adorable, modern family as the stories they read burst into colorful life. Battle dragons, meet dinosaurs, zoom to the moon and explore the world in a hot air balloon, before winding down in a wonderfully cozy bedtime ending.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/My-Daddies-Gareth-Peter-ebook/dp/B081393XV7
Harvey Milk (People of Pride)
by Little Bee Books
illus. by Victoria Grace Elliott
Language: English
little bee books, 2020.
22 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1499810164 ; 9781499810165
Summary: Harvey Milk was the first openly gay elected official in California. As a pro-LGBTQ politician, he advocated against the discrimination of LGBTQ people and became a beacon of hope for the LGBTQ community. His success in politics and his charming personality made him an icon. He championed LGBTQ causes and encouraged closeted members of the community to come out to friends and family.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Harvey-People-Pride-Little-Books/dp/1499810164/
Kevin Keller's Favorite Colors
by BuzzPop
Language: English
BuzzPop, 2020.
18 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1499810512; 9781499810516
Summary: Kevin Keller shares his favorite colors in this beautiful and bold board book as he teaches readers all about the colors of the inclusive Pride flag! From diversity and inclusion to harmony and spirit, Kevin shares why this particular rainbow is so important to him! A beautiful gift to share with parents and children who want to show their pride and support their families and friends.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Kevin-Kellers-Favorite-Colors-Archie/dp/1499810512
Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring
by Matthew Burgess
illus. by Josh Cochran
Language: English
Enchanted Lion Books, 2020.
64 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1592702678 ; 9781592702671
Summary: Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring’s iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. Illustrated in paint by Josh Cochran, himself a specialist in bright, dense, conceptual drawings, this honest, celebratory book honors Haring’s life and art, along with his very special connection with kids.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Walls-Life-Keith-Haring/dp/1592702678/
Who's Your Real Mom?
by Bernadette Green
illus. by Anna Zobel
Language: English
Scribble, 2020.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1950354245 ; 9781950354245
Summary: Elvi has two moms at her house, but when her friend Nicholas wants to know which one is her real mom, Elvi has a lot of clues for him: she’s the one with dark hair, the one who can do a handstand on two fingers, who is a pirate in disguise.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Whos-Your-Real-Bernadette-Green/dp/1950354245/
Rainbow Village: A Story to Help Children Celebrate Diversity
by Emmi Smid
Language: English
London: Jessica Kingsley, 2020.
48 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1785922483 ; 9781785922480
Summary: In a land faraway, there is a village where nobody likes to mix with anyone who is different from them. Until an unexpected visitor comes along, and shows the villagers how much stronger they are when they all come together... This vibrantly illustrated story helps children aged 3+ celebrate diversity and be kind to others. In the face of adversity, a stranger helps creatures of different shapes, colours and habits to unite, and transform their village into a harmonious rainbow. At the back is a support section for professionals to help children talk about and understand the story.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Village-Children-Celebrate-Diversity/dp/1785922483/
Our Subway Baby
by Peter Mercurio
illus. by Leo Espinosa
Language: English
[S.l.] : Dial Books, 2020.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0525427546 ; 9780525427544
Summary: This gentle and incredibly poignant picture book tells the true story of how one baby found his home.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Subway-Baby-Peter-Mercurio/dp/0525427546/
Rainbow Boy
by Taylor Rouanzion
Language: English
[S.l.] : BEAMING BOOKS, 2020.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1506463983 ; 9781506463988
Summary: A little boy attempts to answer one of the grown-ups' all-time favorite questions: ""What's your favorite color?"" But with so many wonderful colors to choose from, he doesn't know how to answer. He loves his pink sparkly tutu, bright red roses, soft yellow baby doll pajamas, and big, orange basketball. How will he ever pick?
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Boy-Taylor-Rouanzion/dp/1506463983/
