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LGBTQ+ Picture Books
Worm loves Worm
by J. J Austrian

A simply told celebration of love in all its splendid forms finds the insect community preparing to attend the wedding of two apparently identical worms and wondering which will wear the tux and which the gown before deciding it does not matter. Illustrated by the artist of the Little Elliot series. 
Morris Micklewhite and the tangerine dress
by Christine Baldacchino

A young boy faces adversity from classmates when he wears an orange dress at school
Antonio's card
by Rigoberto González

With Mother's Day coming, Antonio finds he has to decide about what is important to him when his classmates make fun of the unusual appearance of his mother's partner, Leslie
King & King
by Linda de Haan

When the queen insists that the prince get married and take over as king, the search for a suitable mate does not turn out as expected
Red : a crayon's story
by Michael Hall

Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do what's expected of him until a new friend offers a fresh perspective. 
Jacob's new dress
by Sarah Hoffman

A heartwarming tale that speaks to the unique challenges faced by boys who do not identify with traditional gender roles follows the experiences of young Jacob, who loves playing dress-up but who is told by his peers and parents that he cannot wear a dress to school.
I'm a girl!
by Yasmeen Ismail

A rough and tumble little girl loves being herself, although she is often mistaken for a boy
I am Jazz!
by Jessica Herthel

Based on the young co-author's real-life experiences, the story of a transgender child traces her early awareness that she is a girl in spite of male anatomy and the acceptance she finds through a wise doctor who explains her natural transgender status.
My princess boy : a mom's story about a young boy who loves to dress up
by Cheryl Kilodavis

A four-year-old boy loves dressing up in princess clothing. "A nonfiction picture book about acceptance ... to give children and adults a tool to talk about unconditional friendship"--Dust jacket
Real sisters pretend
by Megan Dowd Lambert

Safe in the knowledge that adoption has made them "forever family," stepsisters Mia and Tayja improvise an imaginary adventure with a joyful homecoming to a real home with their two moms
Families, families, families!
by Suzanne Lang

A story presented as a series of framed portraits features whimsical animals in dozens of combinations that represent and celebrate all kinds of non-traditional families. 
Julián is a mermaid
by Jessica Love

Glimpsing a trio of women dressed up in fabulous mermaid costumes while riding the subway home with his abuela, little Julián resolves to make a fancy mermaid costume and headdress for himself and wonders what his abuela will think of the mess he makes, and more importantly, how his costume will reflect how he sees himself.
Heather has two mommies
by Lesléa Newman

A modern classic for this generation is being relaunched with an all-new, beautifully illustrated edition that follows Heather as she goes to playgroup and feels badly at first because she has two mothers and no father, but then she learns that there are lots of different kinds of families and the most important thing is that all the people love each other.
Donovan's big day
by Lesléa Newman

From the moment Donovan wakes in the morning, he painstakingly prepares for his special role in the wedding ceremony of his two mothers
A family is a family is a family
by Sara O'Leary

As she listens to her classmates describe the various shapes and sizes of their families, a little girl becomes less worried that her foster family is to different to explain
This day in June
by Gayle E. Pitman

"A picture book illustrating a Pride parade. The endmatter serves as a primer on LGBT history and culture and explains the references made in the story"
In our mothers' house
by Patricia Polacco

Three adopted children experience the joys and challenges of being raised in a home with two mothers, who teach the children that different doesn't mean wrong.
Stella brings the family
by Miriam B Schiffer

Stella brings her two fathers to school to celebrate Mother's Day
Introducing Teddy : a gentle story about gender and friendship
by Jessica Walton

Errol's best friend and teddy, Thomas, is sad because he wishes he were a girl, not a boy teddy, but what only matters to both of them is that they are friends
Home at last
by Vera B Williams

Unable to fall asleep in his new bed after being adopted by Daddy Albert and Daddy Rich, young Lester crawls into his parents' bed every night, challenging the family dog to help him adjust. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of A Chair for My Mother and the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator of The Hello, Goodbye Window. 

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