Rainbow Reads for Children

Books by and about 2SLGBTQQIA+ people for children.

Updated August 15, 2024
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Julián is a mermaid
Love, Jessica
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! Winner of a 2019 Stonewall Book Award In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela...

Also available in eBook and streaming video formats.

Julian est une sirène
Love, Jessica
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! Winner of a 2019 Stonewall Book Award In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela...

Le jour ou Julian voit passer trois femmes magnifiques habillees en sirenes, sa vie change. Il ne reve plus que d'une chose, devenir lui aussi une sirene. Mais que va penser sa Mamita ?

When Aidan became a brother
Lukoff, Kyle
Paper Book
Stonewall Book Award Winner - American Library Association (ALA) This sweet and groundbreaking picture book, winner of the 2020 Stonewall Book Award, celebrates the changes in a transgender boy's life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother. When Aidan was born...
Pride colors
Stevenson, Robin
Paper Book
★ "Awash in messages of love and the celebration of individuality... A rare treat for both Pride Day and everyday sharing."--School Library Journal, starred review ★ "A good thing comes in a small, rainbow package...A joyful, affirming, pride-filled read."--Kirkus Reviews,...
Canadian author.
Le Mariage d'oncle Benji
Brannen, Sarah S.
Paper Book
See below for English description. Lorsque l'oncle préféré de Chloé annonce qu'il va bientôt se marier avec son copain Jamie, tout le monde est enthousiaste, sauf Chloé. Et si son oncle Benji n'avait plus le temps de s'amuser avec elle? Sentant son inquiétude, Benji et Jamie font...
Daddy & Dada
Brockington, Ryan
Paper Book
Families can come in all shapes and sizes, and this heartwarming picture book affirms that no matter what your family looks like, love is the most important part! Hi, I'm Rumi. Some of my friends have one mom and one dad. Some have one mom or one dad....
Le Prince et le Chevalier
Haack, Daniel
Paper Book
See below for English description. Dans un royaume lointain, un prince s'apprête à monter sur le trône. Sachant qu'il vaut mieux régner à deux, ses parents sont déterminés à lui trouver une épouse aimable. Ils partent donc tous les trois afin de trouver une femme digne du futur...
Payden's pronoun party
Jaryn, Blue
Paper Book
"I'm not sure I'm a boy... so maybe he is not best for me." 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? On a...
The list of things that will not change
Stead, Rebecca
Paper Book
EIGHT STARRED REVIEWS! The reassuring book kids and families need right now. "An absolute original . . . a story that kids will love." --R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder At a time when everything is changing for Bea and her family, the important things...
Also available in eBook and eAudiobook formats.
Mama and Mommy and me in the middle
LaCour, Nina
Paper Book
A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent. For one little girl, there's no place she'd rather be than sitting between Mama and Mommy. So when Mommy goes away on...
The witch boy
Ostertag, Molly
Paper Book
From the illustrator of the web comic Strong Female Protagonist comes a debut middle-grade graphic novel about family, identity, courage -- and magic.In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross...

Also available in eBook format.

'Twas the night before Pride
McClintick, Joanna
Paper Book
A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective--honoring those in the LGBTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality. Pride's . . . a day that means "Together, we are strong!" This joyful picture-book homage to a day...
Le Premier défilé de la Fierté
McClintick, Joanna
Paper Book
See below for English description. Une famille se prépare pour un événement très spécial : un défilé de la fierté! Qu'est-ce que la fierté, et comment a-t-elle commencé? Pourquoi est-ce si important? C'est le premier défilé de la fierté auquel bébé Sammy va participer, et ses mamans...
My moms love me
Membrino, Anna
Paper Book
Cuddle up and celebrate love in this picture book that shines a spotlight on LGBTQ+ moms! "A hug from Mommy, warm and tight. A squeeze from Mama feels just right. This is how my mommies say, 'We love you, baby, night and day!"' Two...
Also available in eBook format.
Born ready : the true story of a boy named Penelope
Patterson, Jodie
Paper Book
Jodie Patterson, activist and Chair of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Board, shares her transgender son's experience in this important picture book about identity and acceptance. Penelope knows that he's a boy. (And a ninja.) The problem is getting everyone else to...
Also available in eBook format.
Pride puppy!
Stevenson, Robin
Paper Book
★"[A] sheer delight and will be a welcome addition to shelves everywhere. Highly--and proudly--recommended." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "This engaging introduction to Pride parades for the youngest readers successfully testifies to the warmth and power of queer...

Also available in eBook format.

Canadian author.

Phoenix gets greater
Wilson-Trudeau, Marty
Paper Book
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 his mom and brother are proud of him. With their...

Also available in eBook format.

Canadian author.

Avec Tout Notre Amour
Winters, Kari-Lynn
Paper Book
See below for English description. Un bébé est en route et Sofia est plutôt nerveuse! Les papas de Sofia lui ont toujours dit que depuis son arrivée, leur famille était parfaite. Mais un bébé va bientôt agrandir la famille et tout va changer! Raconté sous la forme d...
The Lotterys plus one
Donoghue, Emma
Paper Book
Sumac Lottery is nine years old and the self-proclaimed "good girl" of her (VERY) large, (EXTREMELY) unruly family. And what a family the Lotterys are: four parents, children both adopted and biological, and a menagerie of pets, all living and learning together in a sprawling house called...

Also available in eBook format.

Canadian author.

Wednesday Wilson gets down to business
Galbraith, Bree
Paper Book
The most important thing to know about Wednesday Wilson is that she's an entrepreneur. She hasn't started any businesses yet, but she's pretty sure today is the day. She and her best friend, Charlie (Wednesday's future Vice President of Operations), with some help from her little brother, Mister,...

Also available in eBook format.

Canadian author.

Alice Austen lived here
Gino, Alex
Paper Book
From the award-winning author of Melissa, a phenomenal novel about queerness past, present, and future. Sam is very in touch with their own queer identity. They're nonbinary, and their best friend, TJ, is nonbinary as well. Sam's family is very cool with it... as long as Sam...
Also available in eBook format.
Deux garçons et un secret
Poulin, Andrée.
Paper Book

Emile et Mathis sont les meilleurs amis du monde. Ils partagent leurs jeux. Leurs collations. Et leurs secrets. Un beau matin, Emile fait une decouverte dans le bac a sable. Ca lui donne une idee. La plus-meilleure idee de toute sa vie.

Auteure canadienne.

The fabulous Zed Watson!
Sylvester, Basil
Paper Book
FINALIST FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S LITERARY AWARD FINALIST FOR THE OLA SILVER BIRCH AWARD The literary scavenger hunt of a lifetime, starring an endlessly endearing non-binary tween Zed Watson loves a few things: their name (which they chose themself!), their big...

Also available in DAISY and eBook formats.

Canadian author.

Pink, blue, and you! : questions for kids about gender stereotypes
Gravel, Elise
Paper Book
Simple, accessible, and direct, this picture book is perfect for kids and parents or teachers to read together, opening the door to conversations about gender stereotypes and everyone's right to be their true selves. Is it okay for boys to cry? Can girls be strong? Should...

Also available in eBook format.

Canadian author.

Le rose, le bleu et toi! : un livre sur les stéréotypes de genre
Gravel, Elise
Paper Book

Est-ce que les garcons ont le droit de pleurer ? Est-ce que les filles peuvent etre des patronnes ? Qu'est-ce que ca veut dire, au fond, etre un garcon ou une filles ? Un livre rempli de questions pour aborder les genres et les stereotypes avec les enfants, mais aussi le droit de toute personne d'etre qui elle est.

Aussi disponible en format numerique.

Auteure canadienne.


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