Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Children, June 2023
prepared by Alvin R. Blount
Diocese of East Tennessee
My Two Cool Moms
-Kristine Ebona
-paperback $16.99
-35 pages
-Independently published
-2020
-description: The author of My Two Cool Moms is passionate about her LGBTQ+ advocacy and began writing books to empower children in modern families as readers will see in this story of love and adventure.
Ebona, K. (2020). My Two Cool Moms. Independently published.
ABC Pride
-Louie Stowell
-Elly Barnes
-Amy Phelps, illustrator
-Kindle $6.99
-hardcover $12.99
-32 pages
-ages: 3-5
-DK Children
-2022
-description: This inclusive resource introduces the reader to Pride by using the alphabet and helping little ones discover letters and words with bold illustrations.
Stowell, L. & Barnes, E. (2022). ABC Pride. DK Children.
It Feels Good to Be Yourself: Book About Gender Identity
-Theresa Tho
-Noah Grigni, illustrator
-hardcover $12.53
-40 pages
-ages: 3-7
-Henry Holt and Co.
-2019
-description: This picture book introduces young readers to the concept of gender identity in a sweet, but straightforward manner. It provides a sensitive understanding with child-friendly language and art.
Thorn, T. (2019). It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity. Henry Holt and Co.
We Are the Rainbow! The Colors of Pride
-Claire Winslow
-Riley Samels, illustrator
-boardbook $6.38
-20 pages
-ages: 2-4
-Sunbird Books
-2022
-description: Young children and their families will learn the meanings behind the colors of the LGBTQ+ pride flag.
Winslow, C. (2022). We Are the Rainbow! The Colors of Pride. Sunbird Books.