JEF - LGBTQIA (Childrens) | Boonton

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1) Mama and Mommy and me in the middle

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Book, eAudiobook

Description

"For one little girl, there’s no place she’d rather be than sitting between Mama and Mommy. So when Mommy goes away on a work trip, it’s tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch movies, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mommy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass by a beautiful garden, the girl gets an idea . . . but...

2) Grandad's pride

Author

Woodgate, Harry

Series

Grandad's Camper

Formats:

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

"After Milly discovers a pride flag in Grandad's attic, this adorable pair are motivated by the past to start a pride parade in their small town. Activism and celebration go hand in hand as the town gathers to help build a world where everyone is proud tobe themselves"--

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Rouanzion, Taylor

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Description

Unable to choose one favorite color, a young boy enjoys wearing a pink tutu on Sundays, playing with an orange basketball on Tuesdays, and trying to change things with a purple wand on Saturdays.

4) Gill the Merboy

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Description

"Gill the Merboy always knew he was different and longed to fit in with the rest of the sea creatures. Join Gill and his friends of jellyfish, mermaids, and sharks on a fun filled interactive treasure hunt where he learns that the greatest treasure of all is being yourself. The book features topics of anti-bullying, sharing, and self-worth, as well as cognitive learning with problem solving stories interact the reader to find the treasure. Gill the...

5) Worm loves Worm

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Description

Two worms in love decide to get married, and with help from Cricket, Beetle, Spider, and the Bees they have everything they need and more, but which one will be the bride and which the groom?

6) Daddy & Dada

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Brockington, Ryan

Description

"A little girl explains how families, including hers, come in many shapes and sizes-some with a mom and a dad, some with two dads, some with two moms, and more"--

7) Fred gets dressed

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Book, Playaway Wonderbook

Description

After having fun running around the house naked and wild, young Fred decides to get dressed--in his parents' closet--with surprising results.

8) I love my purse

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Loving the red purse that his grandmother gave him, Charlie is questioned by others who don't think the handbag adheres to gender norms, but Charlie's carefree self-acceptance soon triggers unconventional expressions in those around him.

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"A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time"--Provided by publisher.

10) Love is love

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Genhart, Michael

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Teased for having two fathers, a boy views his friend's traditional family as similar to his own and realizes he can counter the ridicule by taking pride in his fathers and the love that makes them a family.

11) Red: a crayon's story

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Book, eAudiobook, eBook, VOX Book

Description

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 anything right until a new friend offers a fresh perspective.

12) I'm a girl!

Author

Ismail, Yasmeen

Description

When a rough and tumble little girl, who is sometimes mistaken for a boy, meets a boy who likes wearing princess dresses and playing with dolls, a wonderful friendship is born.

13) What are your words?: a book about pronouns

Author

Locke, Katherine

Description

Ari knows a lot of words for neighbors, including the pronouns each prefers, and with help from Uncle Lior, who always asks "What are your words," figures out which pronouns--and other words--fit best today.

14) Julián is a mermaid

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Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

Description

While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern...

15) Julián at the wedding

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Book, eAudiobook

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"Julián and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julián is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. It's not long before Julián and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side"--

Author

Macias, Maryann Jacob

Description

Celebrating gender-creativity, the joy of dance and being yourself, this story follows Teo as he picks out a super sparkly outfit to wear in the big dance recital, but then wonders if it will put him too much in the spotlight.

17) Butterfly child

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Description

"A young child loves the spots and patterns found on butterflies, and fashions bold orange wings to become a butterfly child. But when other kids shun the child for the clothes they don't understand, it takes a father's encouragement for the kid to stay true to what they love and find joy in the butterfly wings once more"--Provided by publisher.

18) Plenty of hugs

Author

Manushkin, Fran

Description

Illustrations and gently rhyming text follow two mothers and their toddler on a sunny day.

19) Bathe the cat

Author

McGinty, Alice B

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Dad has posted a list of chores for the family to do before grandma comes, including bathing the cat; but the cat does not want a bath, so she mixes up the instructions, and soon the family is mowing the floor, vacuuming the lawn, mopping the baby--and the house is in chaos.

20) I am!: a book of reminders

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"A bold, playful, and self-affirming picture book by Pura Belprae Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina inspires children to have confidence in themselves"--