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LGBTQ+ Picture Books for Kids and Families

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Age-appropriate picture books depicting LGBTQ+ kids, people and families.

Migrated books
Cover of Marley's Pride
Joëlle
Retener
Deann Wiley
2024

Marley wants to see their beloved grandparent receive an award at Pride, but how can they overcome their fears of crowds and noise?

Cover of Dad and Daddy's Big Big Fa
Seamus
Kirst
Karen Bunting
2023

A girl goes to her Daddy's family reunion and finds that every family is connected by love.

Cover of Grandad's Pride
Harry
Woodgate
2023

After Milly discovers a pride flag in Grandad's attic, this adorable pair are motivated by the past to start a pride parade in their small town. Activism and celebration go hand in hand as the town gathers to help build a world where everyone is proud to be themselves.

Cover of ‘Twas the Night Before P
Joanna
McClintick
Juana Medina
2022

A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective--honoring those in the LBGTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality. Pride Day is a day that means "Together, we are strong!"

 

Cover of Strong
Rob Kearney and
Eric Rosswood
Nidhi Chanani
2022

Will Rob find a way to step into his true self and be a champion? With bold illustrations and an engaging, informative text, Strong introduces readers to Rob Kearney and his journey from an athletic kid trying to find his place to the world's first openly gay professional strongman.

Cover of My Own Way: Celebrating Ge
Joana Estrela and
Jay Hulme
2022

My Own Way is a poem and a picture book that introduces very young children to the wonder of gender diversity. Why feel limited to his or hers, blue or pink, football or ballet?

 

Cover of Mama and Mommy and Me In t
Nina
LaCour
Kaylani Juanita
2022

When her mother goes on a business trip, a little girl, who loves to sit between Mama and Mommy at the table, misses her a lot and feels empty until Mommy finally comes home, filling the void with love.

Cover of Calvin
JR Ford and Vanessa
Ford
Kayla Harren
2021

A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school. He introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time. An affirming and engaging book depicting the emotions of this process.

Cover of The ABCs of Queer History
Seema
Yasmin
Lucy Kirk
2024

An alphabet book that highlights and celebrates queer history in the United States from A to Z, presenting bold ideas for big thinkers in every letter! A is for abundant, always, ally, and alive. F is for family, friendship, fluid, and free. O is for optimists, opportunity, open, and outspoken.

Cover of Queer and Fearless: Poems
Rob
Sanders
Harry Woodgate
2024

Learn about the lives of some of the most important LGBTQ+ heroes in this unique picture book that combines poetry and biographical information to honor those at the forefront of LGBTQ+ history.

Cover of It's Pride, Baby!
Allen R
Wells
Dia Valle
2024

Join a queer family as they celebrate Black Pride in Washington, D.C. From painting posters to walking in a Pride Parade with neighbors to watching fireworks, this special day is packed with fun.

Cover of Joyful Song: A Naming Stor
Lesléa
Newman
Susan Gal
2024

What a happy day! Zachary's baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He's so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby's name. But - not yet! - his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. 

Cover of Just Us
Molly
Griffin
Anait Semirdzhyan
2024

When a snowstorm prevents all the relatives from coming in for the holidays, a family has to adapt their traditions and find new ways to celebrate.

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PreK
Elementary School (K-5)
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