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LGBTQ+ Picture Books for Kids and Families

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

Cover of Marley's Pride
Joëlle
Retener
Deann Wiley

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

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

Cover of The Fairest in the Land
Lesléa
Newman
Joshua Heinsz
2023

When Annabelle and Benjamin play dress-up they both want to be the bride, the ballerina, and the princess which causes a problem until the two friends realize they can both be whoever they want to be.

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 Sylvia and Marsha Start a
Joy Michael
Ellison
Teshika Silver
2021

This illustrated book introduces children to the story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the two transgender women of colour who helped kickstart the Stonewall Riots and dedicated their lives to fighting for LGBTQ+ equality. It introduces children to issues surrounding gender identity and diversity, accompanied by a reading guide and teaching materials to further the conversation.

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 Pride Puppy!
Robin
Stevenson
Julie McLaughlin
2021

A rhyming alphabet book featuring a family who have lost their dog at a Pride parade. The colorful illustrations depict the family getting lots of  wonderful help from other parade goers. Additionally, each page has a scavenger hunt for other things beginning with that letter.

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 Miguel’s Community Garde
JaNay
Brown-Wood
Samara Hardy
2022

Miguel has many plants in his community garden, and today he must find his sunflowers. Readers can help Miguel look for them! The book also features Miguel’s two fathers who enjoy the garden feast, too.

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 Bathe the Cat
Alice B.
McGinty
David Roberts
2021

Dad has posted a list of chores for the family to do before grandma comes, including bathing the cat; but the cat does not want a bath, so she mixes up the instructions, and soon the family is mowing the floor, vacuuming the lawn, mopping the baby--and the house is in chaos. The book features a family with two dads.