Diversity Resources @ the Library

June is National Pride Month. It was started to honor the Manhattan Stonewall riots of 1969. This year marks the 50th anniversary. Here is a list of books and resources for children and caregivers. It is important to learn about things that we do not understand and books are great for this. Books can also help us to feel that we are not alone.

Children’s Books

Great for ages 2-6

Red A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall
Prince and Knight by Daniel Haack
And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders
Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love

Middle Grade Books

Great for ages 7-13

Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart
George by Alex Gino
P.S. I Miss You by Jen Petro-Roy
The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore
Drama by Raina Telgemeier

Caregiver books

Raising Ryland by Hillary Wittington
Raising the Transgender Child by Michele Angelo
Gender Born, Gender Made by Diane Ehrensaft, PhD
The Gender Creative Child by Diane Ehrensaft, PhD

Online Resources

  • Mombian has a resource page for children of LGBTQ parents
  • COLAGE is a peer support group for children of LGBTQ parents and has a great resource page
  • LGBTQ Youth Resources has resources for LGBTQ youth and for parents of LGBTQ youth.
  • childwelfare.gov has some very useful information and links for families of LGBTQ youth.
  • MyKidIsGay.com has a wealth of resources for bullying, mental health, and religion to name a few.
  • PFLAG is a group whose mission is to advance equality through support, education, and advocacy.
  • Brittanica has an article about the Gay Rights Movement

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