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5 Must-Read LGBTQ Children's Books

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE MIGHTY HEART OF SUNNY ST. JAMES

    MARCH 26, 2019

CHILDREN'S

THE MIGHTY HEART OF SUNNY ST. JAMES

by Ashley Herring Blake

A sweet and gentle story of self-discovery and a beautiful addition to the growing genre of middle-grade realism featuring... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    RAINBOW

    MAY 7, 2019

CHILDREN'S

RAINBOW

by Michael Genhart ; illustrated by Anne Passchier

A welcome addition to rainbow bookshelves and a potential workhorse in June. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    ZENOBIA JULY

    MAY 21, 2019

CHILDREN'S

ZENOBIA JULY

by Lisa Bunker

A fun read that manages to feel solidly traditional while breaking new ground. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    STONEWALL

    APRIL 23, 2019

CHILDREN'S

STONEWALL

by Rob Sanders ; illustrated by Jamey Christoph

A beautiful—if a bit cis-centric—tribute. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    PRIDE COLORS

    MARCH 12, 2019

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