James P. Adams Library: LGBTQ-Friendly Picture Books for Children (Pre-K to age 8): Library Resources

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Rainbow Family Collections by Jamie Campbell Naidoo
Call Number: Z1037 .N24 2012
ISBN: 9781598849608
Publication Date: 2012-04-13
As one of the only highly praised resources on this important topic, this thoughtfully compiled book examines and suggests picture books and chapter books presenting LGBTQ content to children under the age of 12. * A foreword by K.T. Horning of the Cooperative Children's Book Center * An extensive bibliography of picture books, easy chapter books, nonfiction books and nonprint materials with LGBTQ content for children ages 12 and under * An index of key terms for each title provides easy access to titles representing a specific aspect of LGBTQ culture

A selection of articles about this topic

Gettin’ Subversive: Welcoming LGBTQ Families at Your Library Posted on June 1, 2013 by LSSPCC
ALSC Blog
Association for Library Service for Children

Journal articles on LGBT children's literature in full text at RIC

The links below are available from any computer on the Rhode Island College campus, or by logging into the proxy server using a RIC ID card.

Building the Foundation of Acceptance Book by Book: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender-Themed Books for Grades K–5 Multicultural Libraries
Building the Foundation of Acceptance Book by Book: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender-Themed Books for Grades K–5 Multicultural Libraries. By: Knoblauch, Dee, Multicultural Perspectives, 15210960, Oct-Dec2016, Vol. 18, Issue 4
Examining LGBTQ-Based Literature Intended for Primary and Intermediate Elementary Students
Bickford JH. Examining LGBTQ-Based Literature Intended for Primary and Intermediate Elementary Students. Elementary School Journal. 2018;118(3):409-425
Gay Books Heavy On Ban List, by Mubarak Dahir
The article focuses on the issues surrounding gay literature, with regards to the book King & King. The book caused a stir with the opponents of gay literature, making the book known as one of the most challenged books in the U.S. in 2004. Gay literature was thought to be caused by the policies of the government towards homosexuality.
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Lesbian News, 07391803, Nov2005, Vol. 31, Issue 3
LGBTQ Titles in Academic Library Youth Collections
LGBTQ Titles in Academic Library Youth Collections. By: Williams, Virginia Kay, Deyoe, Nancy, Library Resources & Technical Services, 00242527, Apr2015, Vol. 59, Issue 2
Recommended List of LGBT Fiction for Children and Young People
Elizabeth Chapman, January 24, 2012
Rethinking Welcoming Literacy Environments for LGBT Families by Kay Emfinger
The article discusses literary resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) families in education. Books such as "Heather Has Two Mommies" focus on family structure rather than family activities. The author recommends educators should choose books that depict different family structures for LGBT families and avoid tokenism and concentrating on traditional families.
The sand in the oyster, by Patty Campbell
The article focuses on the presence of gay characters in young adult literature. Particular attention is given to "The Drowning of Stephan Jones," by Bette Greene. The author addresses the tension present in the novel, and the novel's drawbacks relating to characterization and plot. The question of the role of the Christian church in the promotion of bigotry against gay people is discussed. The author also discusses the books "Twelve Days in August," by Liza Ketchum Murrow and "Peter," by Kate W
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Horn Book Magazine, 00185078, Sep/Oct93, Vol. 69, Issue 5