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Books for Kids

Anne of Green Gables queer adaptations

Anne of Green Gables Gets Queer

The classic children’s novel Anne of Green Gables, about a spunky orphan, her foster parents, best friend Diana, and friend Gilbert, has been beloved by generations of readers. Three adaptations this year have reimagined the story with a very queer Anne.

Science collage. Infrared-Radio Image of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) credit: ESA, NASA, NASA-JPL, Caltech, Christopher Clark (STScI), R. Braun (SKA Observatory), C. Nieten (MPI Radioastronomie), Matt Smith (Cardiff University).

Science Gets Queer: Role Models and Resources for LGBTQ and LGBTQ-Parented Youth

It’s a great time to love both queer families and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Not one but two queer scientists (both parents) won Nobel Prizes this year—and there has also been a recent surge in LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books with STEM themes, which could help future Nobel laureates envision their dreams.

LGBTQ kids' books for Halloween

16 Spooky LGBTQ Kids’ Books for Halloween

Put a little (kid-friendly) spookiness in your season with these terrific LGBTQ-inclusive picture books and middle grade titles filled with ghosts, spirits, witches, and even queer vampire and werewolf moms!

10 LGBTQ-Inclusive Picture Books Celebrating Indigenous Cultures

10 LGBTQ-Inclusive Picture Books Celebrating Indigenous Cultures

It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and there are now even more LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books that celebrate indigenous people and cultures than last year—so here’s a new roundup, great for reading all year ’round!

Something Great - Jeanette Bradley

STEM Learning and a Nonbinary Protagonist Create “Something Great”

Something Great … is simply great! A nonbinary child stars in this story of STEM thinking, creativity, and friendship that refreshingly is not “about” their queer identity. Author/illustrator Jeanette Bradley was kind enough to share a little about her inspiration and influences.

Free to Be - William Jeanes Memorial Library

Library Hosting Free, Virtual, LGBTQ-Inclusive Event Tomorrow for Kids Anywhere

LGBTQ+ kids, those with LGBTQ+ parents, and allies, in grades K through 5, are invited to a free, virtual program tomorrow to “meet new friends, discover LGBTQ+ books, enjoy activities and special guests, and discuss gender and identity issues in a safe space.” The monthly program, hosted by a library in Pennsylvania, is open to children anywhere!

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