I hope everyone is having an excellent Pride Month, with parades and fighting for equal rights for all LGBTQ+ peoples!
In between all these events (check out a calendar here), try to get some reading in.
Introducing kids to the concept of gender diversity is a great way to start:
Can I Tell You About Gender Diversity?
A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals
by CJ Atkinson & Olly Pike (02/19/17)
9781785921056| Jessica Kingsley Publishers | UTP
Paper| Price: $17.95
Next up is a teen novel about Delilah, a gay teen who’s trying hard to keep her dad’s cafe running, but keeps being distracted by the beautiful Rosa.
Get It Together, Delilah!
by Gough, Erin (04/04/17)
9781452151878 | Chronicle Books | RAI
Cloth | Price: $23.99
In case you need to hide from the heat and want to have your own film festival, Arsenal Pulp Press has the series for you! Their Queer Film Classics series is almost 20 books strong, and every one of these books is a readable analysis to accompany your viewing.
Female Trouble
by Chris Holmlund, Matthew Hays, Thomas Waugh (05/15/17)
9781551526836| Arsenal Pulp Press| UTP
Paper | Price: $17.95
If you’re looking for more books to read (and who isn’t?!) check out our LGBTQ+ list for more ideas!
-Ali