SJPL Picks: LGBTQ+ Picture BooksLike this list

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• It's Pride, Baby!

  Wells, Allen R.,

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  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.

• The ABCs of Queer History

  Yasmin, Seema, 1982-

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  Celebrate the ABCs of LGBTQIA+. 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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Marley's Pride

  Retener, Joëlle,

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  Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Not He or She, I'm Me

  Wild, A. M.,

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  A child gets ready for a wonderful day. They gleefully get dressed, hug their parents, go to school, and play with friends. All the while, unapologetically reminding themselves that they are and can only be themselves. The nonbinary…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Culture, My Gender, Me

  Corrigan, Cassandra Jules,

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  Gender diversity knows no borders...Exploring identities that span the Indigenous Two Spirit people, the hijras of the Indian subcontinent, the mahu people of Hawaii, the female husbands of the Igbo tribe and many more, Cassandra Corrigan…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Fairest in the Land

  Newman, Leslaea,

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  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.

• Pride and Joy

  a Story About Becoming An LGBTQIA+ Ally

  Sileo, Frank J., 1967-

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  Joy loves her big brother Noah, but when he is teased for being gay, she wants to help. Includes a reading guide for adults and questions for discussion.

• Grandad's Pride

  Woodgate, Harry,

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Moms Love Me

  Membrino, Anna,

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  Perfect for reading aloud with its rhyming, rhythmic text, this picture book finds two mommies sharing a perfect day with their little one, from visiting animals on a farm to bedtime snuggles.

• My Parents Won't Stop Talking!

  Hunsinger, Emma,

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  A little girl has big plans for her day at the park, but when her two Mums stop to talk to some chatty neighbors she is convinced that her whole day will be completely ruined.

• The Sublime Ms. Stacks

  Pearlman, Robb,

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  Mr. Stephen is a great librarian, but when it comes to crafts and story time no one does it better than substitute librarian Ms. Stacks.

• 'Twas the Night Before Pride

  McClintick Joanna,

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  On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with the newest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Rainbow Parade

  a Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

  Jordan, Shane, 1976-

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  During a stormy pride parade, a young child and thier supportive father meet and help a non-binary child feel comfortable in their own skin.

• The Rainbow Parade

  Neilson, Emily,

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  A girl recounts her first time marching with her two moms at a Pride Parade.

• Kapaemahu

  Wong-Kalu, Hinaleimoana,

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  Four individuals of dual male and female spirit bring their healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, where they are beloved for their gentle ways and miraculous cures and where they imbue four giant boulders with their powers.

• Bathe the Cat

  McGinty, Alice B., 1963-

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pride Puppy!

  Stevenson, Robin, 1968-

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  A rhyming alphabet book featuring a family who have lost their dog at a Pride parade.

• Grandad's Camper

  Woodgate, Harry,

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  A child who enjoys Grandad's stories of his travels and adventures with Gramps persuades him to fix up their old camper and take another trip, in honor of Gramps.

• Being You

  a First Conversation About Gender

  Madison, Megan,

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  While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Are Your Words?

  a Book About Pronouns

  Locke, Katherine,

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  Ari knows a lot of words for neighbors, including the pronouns each prefers, and with help from Uncle Lior, who always asks "What are your words," figures out which pronouns--and other words--fit best today.