1. “And Tango Makes Three” by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell – Based on a true story about two male penguins who hatch an egg and raise a baby penguin together.
2. “Stella Brings the Family” by Miriam B. Schiffer – Stella has two dads and worries about who to bring to her school’s Mother’s Day celebration.
3. “The Boy & The Bindi” by Vivek Shraya – A young boy explores his mother’s bindi and discovers acceptance of gender diversity.
4. “Julián Is a Mermaid” by Jessica Love – Julián dresses up as a mermaid and finds support and celebration from his abuela.
5. “The Sissy Duckling” by Harvey Fierstein – Elmer, a duckling who likes different things than his siblings, learns to embrace his own identity.
6. “In Our Mothers’ House” by Patricia Polacco – A story about a same-sex couple raising their children and the love within their family.
7. “Introducing Teddy” by Jessica Walton – When Errol finds out that his teddy bear, Thomas, wants to be Tilly, he supports and accepts his friend.
8. “Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress” by Christine Baldacchino – Morris loves to dress up in a tangerine dress, despite what others may say.
9. “Worm Loves Worm” by J.J. Austrian – In this tale of wedding planning, Worm and Worm challenge traditional gender roles.
10. “Red: A Crayon’s Story” by Michael Hall – A blue crayon in a red label discovers his true identity with the help of supportive friends.
11. “Donovan’s Big Day” by Lesléa Newman – Donovan attends his two dads’ wedding and feels joy and pride.
12. “Mommy, Mama, and Me” by Lesléa Newman – A board book depicting the love and routine of a same-sex couple’s daily life with their child.
These books offer children the opportunity to see diverse families and characters, promoting acceptance and understanding of LGBT identities from a young age. Happy reading!
