🌈 Read with Pride - LGBTQ+ Picture Books for KidsLike this list

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• My Fade Is Fresh

  Grant, Shauntay

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  Staying true to herself, a little girl speaks up at the barbershop and leaves with the freshest fade on the block, in this rhyming story that encourages young girls to be self-confident and celebrates the many shapes and forms Black hair can take…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Payden's Pronoun Party

  Jaryn, Blue

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  Payden has always used he/him pronouns, until one day Payden realizes those words might not fit. Payden's parents promise to throw a big party to introduce whatever pronouns Payden chooses--but which pronouns are the best match? He, she, they, ze,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Marley's Pride

  Retener, Joëlle

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  Marley is a nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears?

• Grandad's Pride

  Woodgate, Harry

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  After Milly discovers a pride flag in Grandad's attic, this adorable pair are motivated by the past to start a pride parade in their small town. Activism and celebration go hand in hand as the town gathers to help build a world where everyone is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Mommies Built a Treehouse

  Peter, Gareth

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  When one boy sets out to build the treehouse of his dreams, there’s so much to consider – from finding the perfect tree to drawing up the plans. There are certainly challenges along the way, but one thing's for sure – he won’t go too far wrong with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 'Twas the Night Before Pride

  McClintick, Joanna

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  On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with the newest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Phoenix Gets Greater

  Wilson-Trudeau, Marty

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  Phoenix loves to play with dolls and marvel at pretty fabrics. Most of all, he loves to dance—ballet, Pow Wow dancing, or just swirling and twirling around his house. Sometimes Phoenix gets picked on and he struggles with feeling different. But with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Me & My Dysphoria Monster

  An Empowering Story to Help Children Cope With Gender Dysphoria

  Dale, Laura Kate,

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  This touching story is the perfect book for discussing gender dysphoria with children, explaining what it is and how they and their families can deal with it. It also includes an accompanying guide for parents with further information about gender…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wishing Flower

  Irving, A. J.

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  Longing for connection and to be understood, quiet and shy Birdie, who finds comfort in nature and books, finally gets her wish with the arrival of Sunny, the nature-loving new girl whose smile makes Birdie's heart happy.

• I Am a Rainbow

  Kanemura, Mark,

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  Mark loves putting on shows, dressing up, and dancing! But what makes him happy at home gets him teased at school. To remind Mark that his unique light makes the world a brighter place, his parents surprise him with a beautiful, flowing cape. But…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Something Great

  Bradley, Jeanette

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  Quinn spends the morning in their workshop, and emerges with Something Great! But everyone wants to know...what is it? Can't Quinn just share the job of their new invention without a label?

• Cinderelliot

  Ceilley, Mark

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  In this retelling of "Cinderella," Cinderelliot enters a royal baking competition hoping to win the heart of the prince.

• Molly's Tuxedo

  Johnson, Vicki,

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  Molly's school picture day is coming up, and she wants to have a perfect portrait taken to hang on their wall. She has the perfect thing to wear: her brother's old tuxedo! But Mom doesn't want her to wear a tuxedo; she thinks Molly looks best in a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Rainbow

  Neal, Trinity,

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  A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal.

• Not He or She, I'm Me

  Wild, A. M.

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  In this bright and joyous picture book, readers follow a day in the life of a young nonbinary child. The story's bouncy and fun refrain reminds all readers of gender neutral pronouns and affirms the identities of nonbinary children—encouraging…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dad and Daddy's Big Big Family

  Kirst, Seamus

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  Harper is going to her first family reunion! She meets so many people. There's her second cousin Noah. And her cousin Lisa, who lives with her husband and stepkids. Then there's Great Aunt Trudy who is raising her grandkids. And so many more! Follow…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bathe the Cat

  McGinty, Alice B., 1963-

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  Dad has posted a list of chores for the family to do before grandma comes, including bathing the cat; but the cat does not want a bath, so she mixes up the instructions, and soon the family is mowing the floor, vacuuming the lawn, mopping the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Rainbow Parade

  Neilson, Emily

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  One day in June, Mommy, Mama, and Emily take the train into the city to watch the Rainbow Parade. The three of them love how all the people in the street are so loud, proud, and colorful, but when Mama suggests they join the parade, Emily feels…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kapaemahu

  Wong-Kalu, Hinaleimoana

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  An Indigenous legend about how four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, or Mahu, brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii.

• The Fairest in the Land

  Newman, Lesléa

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  When Annabelle and Benjamin play dress-up, they both want to be the bride, the ballerina, and the princess, which causes a problem until the two friends realize they can both be whoever they want to be.