Cool Stuff For Queer Kids
Into the Tall, Tall Grass – a middle grade book with magic where a Latinx girl journeys across her family’s land to save her grandmother’s life – and there’s surprise LGBTQ content!
Into the Tall, Tall Grass by Loriel Ryon Yolanda Rodríguez-O'Connell has a secret. All the members of her family have a magical gift--all, that is, except for Yolanda. Still, it's something she can never talk about, or the townsfolk will call her family...
The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families – Young Reader Nonfiction
The Every Body Book by by Rachel E. Simon, illustrated by Noah Grigni This vibrant and beautifully illustrated book teaches children sex, gender and relationships education in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Covering puberty,...
An Interview with Adria Karlsson About Highlights Foundations’ New Transgender Scholarship for Picture Book Storytellers
“Two scholarships will be awarded annually, providing full tuition plus a $300 travel stipend for a Transgender person pursuing the craft of picture books.” I was delighted to connect with Adria to find out more about this newly established scholarship. Here's our...
Andie Taylor Shares Her Perspective as a Trans Woman Runner in this NY Times Opinion Video
Sports week here on the blog, part three: Andie Taylor's video guest essay I’m a Trans Runner, Struggling to Compete Fairly. Trans athletes are trapped in a culture war. I’m not a cheater but I may have an unfair advantage. is under six minutes, and well-worth...
The Sexist “Bikini Rule” for Women’s Handball (and Sexists Outfit Rules for Gymnastics, and Other Sports, Too)
Sports week, part two: The ridiculous double standard of special outfit rules for women's sports that objectify women and have nothing to do with their being able to participate is finally getting some attention - in part due to the courage of Norway’s women’s beach...
Outsports Rounds Up “Team LGBTQ” at the Olympics – We Did Great!
It's sports week on the blog! First up, In Jim Buzinski's Outsports article, Top 7 LGBTQ moments of the Tokyo Olympics, we get some great statistics, and moments, including: "A record 182 out LGBTQ athletes in Tokyo" - and the list growing 50% once the original...
Indestructible Object – A Teen Podcaster, Just Dumped by Her Boyfriend, Tries to Figure Out If Love Exists At All. Risa, a New Girl In her Life, Might Hold the Answer…
Indestructible Object by Mary McCoy For the past two years, Lee has been laser-focused on two things: her job as a sound tech at a local coffee shop and her podcast "Artists in Love," which she cohosts with her boyfriend Vincent.Until he breaks up with her on the air...
American Medical Association Recommends Removing Sex From Birth Certificates
The Instagram post by them. announcing the AMA recommendation Reported by Britni De La Cretaz, this article at Them., American Medical Association Recommends Removing Sex From Birth Certificates, is a big deal -- and good news that is long overdue. As the Them...
More Wisdom, Inspiration, and Moments from SCBWI’s “The Big Five OH” Conference
Highlights and take-aways for me included: “White space to leave room for your reader.”and“Until you find yourself on the page, you’ll go looking for yourself in all the wrong places.” – Richard Peck (from Richard’s SCBWI Master Class) “A good lesson does not make a...
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