Suggested Reading for Children with
LGBTQ Parents
123 A family Counting Book
Fun with moms, dads, and pets! Celebrate
alternative families and teach numbers to young
children. Lovely illustrated, and great for young
children with same-sex parents.
B. Combs. Ill D. Hosler. Two Lives Publishing. 2000
ABC A Family Alphabet Book.
Teach children letters too!
B. Combs. Ill D. Keane and B. Rappa. Two Lives publishing.
2001
A Beach Party With Alexis *
This beautifully illustrated coloring book depicts
Alexis and her friends during a day at the beach.
Ages 2-7.
S. Johnson-Calvo. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
A Boy’s Best Friend
Will, a 7-year-old boy, wants a dog or nothing for
his birthday. At the last minute his mother gives
him a dog that will make a difference by being
different. Ages 4-9.
J. Alden. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA.1992
All Families Are Different
A nonfiction picture book, meant assure children who
fear that their family is not “normal” that there is no
such thing, and that family differences can be
understood and celebrated. It covers adoption,
multiracial families, foster homes and same-sex
parents. Ages 7-10.
S. Gordon, Ph.D., Prometheus Books, 2000
Best Best Colors/ Los Mejores Colores
(Anti-Bias Book For Kids)
This bilingual children’s book, in both English
and Spanish, tells the story of how a group of
children deal with a hate crime that occurs in
their own neighborhood.
E. Hoffman (ed) E. Henriquez. Redleaf Press. 1999
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Daddy’s Roommate,
Meet a boy, his gay dad and his dad’s partner in
this Lambda Literary Award winning book. Ages
2-9.
M. Wilhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA.1991
Daddy’s Wedding
The sequel to Daddy’s Roommate, featuring a
commitment ceremony between the two fathers.
Ages 2-9.
M. Wilhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
Families: All Kinds Of Families
Explores in words and pictures what a family is, and
how families vary in make-up and lifestyle. Ages 4-8.
N. Simon, C.Rubin (ed), J. Lasker (ill), Albert Whitman and Co.
1987
Families: A Celebration Of Diversity,
Commitment And Love
The true stories of seventeen kids and their
families, accompanied by photographs. This
book rejoices in the endless possibilities of the
composition of a “family.” Ages 9-12
A. Jenness.1993
Heather Has Two Mommies
This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of
three-year-old Heather and her two moms.
Ages 4-7.
L. Newman. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA.1991
Is Your Family Like Mine?
This is the beautiful and true to life story of
Armetha, a five-year-old girl with two moms.
Armetha and her friends, who all come from
different family constellations, discover that love
is our common bond. Ages 4-9.
L. Abramchik. Open Heart Open Mind Publishing, Brooklyn, NY.
1996
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LGBTQ Parents
Losing Uncle Tim
A touching story of a young boy who must deal
with the fact that his beloved uncle Tim who is
dying of AIDS. Ages 6-12
M. Jordan. Albert Whitman & Co., IL. 1989
Lucy Goes To The Country
The story of Lucy the cat and her two “big guys” who
travel to the country every weekend, and run into a
little bit of trouble. Contains many queer characters,
with a lesbian couple with a daughter. Ages 5-7
J. Kennedy, (Il) J. Canemaker. Alyson Wonderland. Los Angeles,
CA. 1998.
The Skull of Truth: A Magic Shop
Book
A boy who is forced through magic to tell the
truth faces issues of his uncle’s homosexuality
and friend’s cancer. Especially appealing to
reluctant readers. Fiction. Ages 9 to 12.
B. Coville. Harcourt Brace, 1997
Zack’s Story
A photo-story of an eleven-year-old boy
describes life as part of a family made up of
himself, his mother, her lesbian partner, and his
younger sister. Ages 8-13.
K. Greenburg. The Lerner Group, Minneapolis, MN

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day Emma is delighted when her mother
receives a surprise in her raisons. Ages 4-8 The following is a list of excellent books
B.L. Edmonds, M. Danielle. Barby’s House Books. 2000
that are out of print. We suggest that you
try to find them at your local library or
Morning Light used bookstore
The story of a family whose mother has AIDS
and eventually dies. The story is intended to Amy Asks A Question
help children and their families face serious J. Arnold, Mother Courage Press, Racine, WI.1996
illness and death in a straightforward manner,
instead of hiding or denying feelings.
M. Merrifield, Stoddart Kids, 1996 Anna Day And The O-Ring
E. Wickens. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
Too Far Away to Touch
This is the story of Zoë and her relationship with Asha’s Mums
her uncle as he grows sick from AIDS. Zoë’s R. Elwin and M. Paulse. Women’s Press, Toronto, Canada
uncle explains to her that when he dies he won’t
be close enough to touch but, like the stars, Belinda’s Bouquet
close enough to see. Accompanied by Ages 4-8.
watercolours. L. Newman. Alyson Publications, Boston
L. Newman. Ticknor and Fields, 1995

The Daddy Machine

When Grown Ups Fall In Love. Ages 2-9.
This book is a colorfully illustrated book. It is in J. Valentine. Alyson Publications, Boston
the form of a poem and depicts families with
both two mommies and two daddies. Ages 4-8. Duke Who Outlawed Jelly Beans And
B.L. Edmonds, (ill) M. Danielle. Barby’s House Books. 2000
Other Stories, The*
Ages 6-10.
Saturday Is Pattyday J. Valentine. Alyson Publications, Boston.
The important story of a boy’s two moms
breaking up and their family process. Ages 4-9.
L. Newman, Women’s Press, Toronto, Canada. 1993

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LGBTQ Parents
Arise: For Diverse People Of African
The Entertainer Decent
Ages 3-8 Made for lgbt people, and their loved ones, of
M. Wilhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston
African decent. Covers family, travel, music and
many other areas of interest.
Generous Jefferson Bartleby Jones 2121 Perlata St., Loft 126, Oakland CA 94907, (510)663-
F. Brown. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA 2743 arisemagazine@aol.com

Gloria Goes To Gay Pride Gay Parent

L. Newman. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA A resource for lesbian and gay parents or
perspective parents.
Gay Parent Magazine, P.O. Box 75085, Forest Hills, NY, 11375
How Would You Feel If Your Dad Was gayparentmag@banet.com
Gay? *
A.Heron and M. Maran. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
HipMama Magazine
Jennifer Has Two Daddies The independent magazine that serves as proof
P. Golloway. Women’s Press. 1983. that motherhood doesn’t need to be boring or a-
political!
Hip Mama, PO Box 12525, Portland, OR 97212
Jenny Lives With Eric And Martin http://www.hipmama.com
S. Bosche. Gay Men’s Press, London, England

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One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue COLAGE’s quarterly newsletter, packed with fun
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Two Moms, The Zark, And Me In The Family: The Magazine for
J. Valentine. Alyson Publications,
Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals And Their
Uncle What-Is-It Is Coming to Visit Relations
M. Wilhoit. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA A magazine about love, intimacy and family.
P.O. Box 5387, Takoma Park, MD 20913, (301)270-4771
www.inthefamily.com
When Megan Went Away
J. Severance, Lollipop Power Proud Parenting
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Publications Of Interest A leading source for stimulating dialogue covering a
wide range of gender topics, from medical and
And Baby Magazine psychological car to family and partner issues.
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