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In Our Mothers’ House

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In Our Mothers' House

Patricia Polacco
Published Date: 2009-04-30
ISBN: 039925076X
Page Count: 48

Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their beautiful house, they cook dinner together, they laugh together, and they dance together. But some of the other families don't accept them. They say they are different. How can a family have two moms and no dad? But Marmee and Meema's house is full of love. And they teach their children that different doesn't mean wrong. And no matter how many moms or dads they have, they are everything a family is meant to be. Here is a true Polacco story of a family, living by their own rules, and the strength they gain by the love they feel.

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Children, Family

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Daddy’s Roommate

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Daddy's Roommate

Michael Willhoite
Published Date: 1990
ISBN: 1555831184
Page Count: 30

A young boy discusses his divorced father's new living situation, in which the father and his gay roommate share eating, doing chores, playing, loving, and living.

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English

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Children, Family

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Annie’s Plaid Shirt

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Annie's Plaid Shirt

Stacy B. Davids
Published Date: 2015-09-15
ISBN: 0692512454
Page Count: 32

Annie loves her plaid shirt and wears it everywhere. But one day her mom tells Annie that she must wear a dress to her uncle's wedding. Annie protests, but her mom insists and buys her a fancy new dress anyway. Annie is miserable. She feels weird in dresses. Why can't her mom understand?

Then Annie has an idea. But will her mom agree?

Annie's Plaid Shirt will inspire readers to be themselves and will touch the hearts of those who love them.

Themes of gender norms, identity, individuality, tolerance, and self-esteem.

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English

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Children, Self-Discovery

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One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dads

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One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dads

Johnny Valentine
Published Date: 2004
ISBN: 1555838480
Page Count: 32

Two children, one with two blue dads and one with a more traditional family, compare notes and wonder what is so different about dads who are blue.

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English

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Children, Family

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How Are You, Verity?

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How Are You, Verity?

Meghan Wilson Duff
Published Date: 2023-08-22
ISBN: 1433841525
Page Count: 32

A neurodivergent child interacts with their neighbors to discover the true meaning behind greetings and salutations. 

When people say “How are you?” are they really asking or just saying hello? Verity, who is neurodivergent, plans an experiment to figure this out.

Verity is bubbling with excitement about an upcoming school field trip to the aquarium! When neighbors ask, “How are you?” Verity shares their excitement and fascinating facts about sea animals. Their older brother John kindly suggests that the question "How are you?" is actually a greeting and not an invitation to share so much. Verity plans an experiment to find out if their brother is right.

But when the trip to the aquarium is cancelled, Verity is heartbroken. When people ask “How are you?” what should they say then?

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English

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Children, Contemporary

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This Day in June

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This Day in June

Gayle E. Pitman
Published Date: 2014-05-05
ISBN: 143381658X
Page Count: 40

"The pride primer." — The New Yorker

An excellent tool for teaching respect, acceptance, and understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.

This day in June…. Parade starts soon….  Rainbow arches…. Joyful marches!

In a wildly whimsical, validating, and exuberant reflection of the LGBTQ+ community, This Day In June welcomes readers to experience a pride celebration and share in a day when we are all united. Also included is a Note to Parents and Other Caregivers with information on how to talk to children about sexual orientation and gender identity in age-appropriate ways as well as a Reading Guide chock-full of facts about LGBTQ+ history and culture.

A Top Ten Title, American Library Association Rainbow List
Winner,  Notable Books for a Global Society Awards
Named one of the most important books of the last decade by The Advocate's "40 Under 40" list
Top 11 Most Challenged Books by American Library Association 
Winner, Stonewall Book Award—Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children's & Young Adult Literature Award

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English

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Children, Education

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Worm Loves Worm

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Worm Loves Worm

J. J. Austrian
Published Date: 2016-01-05
ISBN: 0062386336
Page Count: 32

Perfect for fans of And Tango Makes Three and The Sissy Duckling, this irresistible picture book is a celebration of love in all its splendid forms from debut author J. J. Austrian and the acclaimed author-illustrator of Little Elliot, Big City, Mike Curato.

You are cordially invited to celebrate the wedding of a worm . . . and a worm.

When a worm meets a special worm and they fall in love, you know what happens next: They get married! But their friends want to know—who will wear the dress? And who will wear the tux?

The answer is: It doesn't matter. Because Worm loves worm.

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English

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Children, Romance

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A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo

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A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo

Marlon Bundo
Published Date: 2018
ISBN: 1452173966
Page Count: 40

Meet Marlon Bundo, a lonely bunny who lives with his Grampa Mike Pence, the former Vice President of the United States. But on this Very Special Day, Marlon's life is about to change forever ...With its message of tolerance and advocacy, this charming bunny book for kids explores issues of same sex marriage and democracy. Sweet, funny, and beautifully illustrated, this better Bundo book is dedicated to every bunny who has ever felt different.

A runaway hit that hopped to the top of the charts nationwide! As John Oliver explained on the Ellen DeGeneres talk show, this book’s gay Marlon Bundo gets married to his bunny boyfriend “because that’s the world we want to live in.”

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English

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Children, Contemporary

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Goblinheart

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Goblinheart

Brett Axel
Published Date: 2012
ISBN: 0976977125
Page Count: 40

Using "fairy" and "goblin" in lieu of female and male, the author has created a timely allegorical fairy tale. A youngster named Julep, who lives in a forest tribe, insists on growing up to be a goblin rather than a fairy. The tribe learns to accept that Julep is a goblin at heart, eventually coming around to support the physical transition that must be made for Julep to live as a goblin.

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English

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Children, Fantasy

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My History, My Gender, Me

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My History, My Gender, Me

Cassandra Jules Corrigan
Published Date: 2025
ISBN: 1805014021
Page Count: 40

Gender diversity isn't a new thing!

People all throughout history have identified in ways we would now call trans, non-binary, or any number of other terms beyond 'male' and 'female'. From Marinos the Monk in the 5th Century, all the way through to Marsha P. Johnson and the Stonewall Uprising in 1969, this beautifully illustrated guide takes children on a journey through the history of gender-nonconforming people who changed the world.

Full of inspiring stories, reflection questions and activities, this book is an invitation to explore the rich history of trans and non-binary identities.

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English

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Children’s, Biography

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