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Books for Kids

LGBTQ Chapter Books

Drop Everything and Read These 9 LGBTQ-Inclusive Chapter Book Series

Today is “Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Day,” when families are encouraged to enjoy books together in honor of beloved author Beverly Cleary’s birthday. I’m therefore highlighting some chapter book series, since that was Cleary’s sweet spot—but these all have LGBTQ inclusion!

Dotson: My Journey Growing Up Transgender

A Trans Boy Tells His Own True Story in Middle-Grade Memoir

For Transgender Day of Visibility, I can think of no better book to highlight than this engaging middle-grade memoir by a young trans teen himself, telling his own childhood story. It feels like a vital, potentially lifesaving book at this moment in time.

Ask Esther the Wonder Pig a question!

Ask Esther the Wonder Pig a Question!

Esther’s not just any pig—she’s a wonder pig! And she’s eagerly awaiting your questions to answer in an upcoming virtual Q&A with one of her two dads!

1200 LGBTQ-inclusive board books, picture books, early chapter books, middle grade books, parenting books, kids’ music albums, games, toys, and more. Search and filter by topic and identity. Read in-depth reviews. See what’s new. mombian.com/database

Mombian Database Hits Milestone of 1200+ LGBTQ Family Books and More

The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books and More now has more than 1200 items in it—and counting! With LGBTQ-inclusive books under increased attack, I hope this database can play a part in connecting those who need such books with the many titles that now exist.

The Ojja-Wojja - The Moth Keeper

2 New LGBTQ-Inclusive Middle-Grade Graphic Novels Offer 2 Different Tones

A spooky tale about a trans girl and an autistic girl who are their town’s last hope. A gentle tale about a fox-girl trying to prove herself worthy of an important role in her nocturnal village. Two new graphic novels offer readers two very different tones, but similar themes of found family and community.

The Purim Superhero; The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish; If You're a Drag Queen and You Know It

Happy Purim, the Most Drag-tastic Jewish Holiday

Purim, which starts this evening, is perhaps the queerest Jewish holiday, with a theme of coming out and a tradition of costume wearing. Celebrate with a queer-inclusive Purim kids’ book and books by a Jewish drag queen—and consider fulfilling the holiday’s charitable obligation by supporting drag story times for kids!

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