Give it a watch to discover some of the best books for broaching LGBTQ+ topics with kids, and create your own version to share with your audiences and working parents.

The book covers, colors, and characters depicted in the video above are Vyond-animated versions, inspired by the original book illustrations.

You can also find more LGBTQ+ training resources in our up-to-date guide for Pride Month.

Video Transcription: Children’s Books About Pride

Reading to children about LGBTQ topics fosters inclusivity and belonging. Here are a few books for young readers that you can share during Pride Month and beyond:

Show kids the beauty of gender expression and identity with They, She, He, Easy as ABC by Maya & Matthew. In this fresh take on the classic alphabet book, readers get to practice calling characters by their correct pronouns while dancing alongside delightfully diverse watercolor illustrations.

Fairytales can be inclusive, too! Daniel Haack’s books Maiden & Princess and Prince & Knight show same-sex love within fantastic adventures of self-discovery.

This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman—illustrated by Kristyna Litten—offers a colorful and joyous introduction to Pride Month, complete with an adult’s guide for talking about queer history, culture, and celebration.

Happy reading!

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Video Transcription: Black Characters in Children’s Books

Celebrate Black history with children of all ages, by reading stories about Black leaders and change-makers.

For centuries Black Americans have overcome adversity and made their mark on the world. And it’s important to celebrate those themes in children’s literature.

It’s equally important to depict Black joy, ease, and comfort, and not just stories of overcoming oppression.

Books that center relatable and casual Black characters, help positively shift the image Black children see of themselves.

Here are three children’s books that you should consider adding to your rotation year-round.

Hair Love is a beautifully illustrated story, about a father giving his daughter an extra special hairstyle. The story positively depicts the bond between father and daughter, an ode to self-confidence, and the beauty of Black hair.

Gabe the Mighty is a series of books, that are designed to tell the imaginative stories of boys of color. These books are dedicated to painting a positive self-image for these young boys, and gives them an opportunity to fall in love with reading. In this installment of Gabe the Mighty, Gabe must clean his room while also fighting off imaginary messy minions.

Grace for President tells a story of a young girl’s ambition to become president of the United States. To prepare for her career in politics, she decides to run for class president at her elementary school. The story centers Grace’s tenacity and civic-mindedness, while also educating the reader on the American electoral college system.

Black history is not just the past. It’s happening right now. By meeting the need for more Black stories, we’re elevating future Black change-makers, and their accomplishments.

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