Pride Month is a great time to celebrate the beauty and diversity of humanity with a good book. Here are some LGBTQIA+-friendly picks for kids of all ages.
BOARD BOOKS
Federico y Sus Familias / Federico and All His Families, by Mili Hernández, illustrated by Gómez
A neighborhood cat has many families, and all his families are different! The original text is in Spanish, and an English version is available, too.
Love Makes a Family, by Sophie BeerThis sweet book celebrates many kinds of families. Young children will find comfort in the familiar scenes of home and play.
Find more Pride board books with this list from Book Riot.
PICTURE BOOKS
Julián Is a Mermaid, by Jessica LoveLove’s watercolor pictures brilliantly illustrate the big imagination of Julián, a boy who dreams of being a mermaid. When his abuela discovers him playing dress-up, she embraces him for who he is, showing readers the power of acceptance.
Kapaemahu, by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, illustrated by Daniel Sousa
This beautiful story tells the legend of four mahu — people of dual male and female spirit — who shared their healing wisdom in Waikiki. The book is based on an award-winning short animated film, available to watch on YoutTube from PBS.
Pink, Blue, and You!, by Elise Gravel with Mykaell BlaisDelightfully funny cartoonist Elise Gravel brings her signature style to this book about gender. Readers are introduced to concepts about gender identity and expression in an age-appropriate way and encouraged to question stereotypes and embrace their true interests and personalities. Find more Pride picture books and books for all ages at the American Library Association’s Stonewall Book Awards List.