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Books for Kids

A Beach Party With Alexis
This beautifully illustrated coloring book depicts Alexis and her friends during a day at the beach. Ages 2-7

S. Johnson-Calvo. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
A Boy’s Best Friend
Will, a 7 year old boy, wants a dog or nothing for his birthday. At the last minute his mother gives him a dog who will make a difference by being different. Ages 4-9

J. Alden. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA

Amy Asks a Question
Amy asks, “Grandma, what’s a lesbian?” A beautiful conversation between Amy and her lesbian grandmother ensues. Ages 6 and up

J. Arnold, Mother Courage Press, Racine, WI
Anna Day and the O-Ring
A day in the life of a boy with two moms. Ages 4-9

J. Arnold, Mother Courage Press, Racine, WI

Asha’s Mums
When Asha starts school, her classmates are curious about her two mothers until she explains that having two mums is no big deal. Asha and her moms are African-American. Ages 4-10

R. Elwin and M. Paulse. Women’s Press, Toronto, Canada
Daddy’s Roommate
Meet a boy, his gay dad and his dad’s partner in this Lambda Literary Award winning book. Ages 2-9

M. Wilhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA

Daddy’s Wedding
The sequel to Daddy’s Roommate featuring a commitment ceremony between the two men. Ages 2-9

M. Wilhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
The Day They Put A Tax On Rainbows
These 3 original fairy tales carry the reader to a world that is filled with people not much different from you and me. Ages 6-10

J. Valentine. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA

Families: A Coloring Book
Many kinds of families representing a diversity of races, generations, and cultural backgrounds are depicted in this coloring book. Ages 3-8.

M. Willhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
All Kinds of Families
Explores in words and pictures what a family is and how families vary in make-up and lifestyles. Ages 6-9.

N. Simon. Albert Whitman & Co., IL

The Generous Jefferson Bartleby Jones
A story of a boy with two dads who can always loan out one Dad because he’s got another...until the weekend he loans them both out by mistake. Ages 3-9.

F. Brown. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
Gloria Goes To Gay Pride
Just what makes Gay Pride Day a special day for Gloria and her two mothers is told from the viewpoint of a young girl. Ages 4-7

L. Newman. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA

Heather Has Two Mommies
This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of three year old Heather and her two moms. Ages 4-7

L. Newman. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
How Would You Feel If Your Dad Was Gay?
When Jasmine announces in class that her dad is gay, her brother complains that she had no right to reveal a fact that he wanted to keep secret. Ages 6-12

A.Heron and M. Maran. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA

Is Your Family Like Mine?
This is the beautiful and true to life story of Armetha, a five year old girl with two moms. Armetha and her friends, who all come from different family constellations, discover that love is our common bond. Ages 4-9

L. Abramchik. Open Heart Open Mind Publishing, Brooklyn, NY
Jenny Lives with Eric and Martin
A photostory about the day-to-day life of a young Danish girl living with her two dads. A candid and realistic portrayal of a gay family. Ages 4-7

S. Bosche. Gay Men’s Press, London, England

Losing Uncle Tim
A touching story of a young boy who must deal with the fact that his beloved uncle Tim who is dying of AIDS. Ages 6-12

M. Jordan. Albert Whitman & Co., IL
One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dad
Lou and a friend compare notes on their families in this breezy book about parents who seem different. Ages 2-8

J. Valentine. Alsyon Publications, Boston, MA

Saturday Is Pattyday
The important story of a boy’s two moms breaking up and their family process. Ages 4-9

L. Newman, Women’s Press, Toronto, Canada
Uncle What-Is-It Is Coming to Visit!!
Two young children, with the influence of some homophobic neighbors, dream up wild images when they hear that their gay uncle is coming to visit. Ages 4-9

M. Wilhoit. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA

Zack’s Story
A photostory of an eleven year old boy describes life as part of a family made up of himself, his mother, her lesbian partner, and his younger sister. Ages 8-13

K. Greenburg. The Lerner Group, Minneapolis, MN

Books for Young Adults

Elliot and Win
14-year-old Win hopes to receive support and guidance in self-acceptance from his adult friend Elliot, despite another boy’s insistence that Elliot is gay. Novel. Ages 13 and up

A. Meyer. Atheneum
Free Your Mind
The book for GLBT youth and their allies. A great resource for anyone with an interest in GLBT youth issues. Nonfiction. Ages 14 and up

E. Bass, K. Kaufman. HarperCollins, New York, NY

From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun
The story of a 13-year-old-boy who is dealing with his mother’s interracial lesbian relationship. Novel. Ages 13 and up

J. Woodson. Point Signature
Gay Olympian: The Life and Death of Dr. Tom Waddell
Not specifically focused on gay parenting, but a moving biography of a gay Olympian raising a young daughter. Tom Waddell died of AIDS in 1987.

T. Waddell & D. Schaap. Alfred A. Knopp, New York, NY

Girl Goddess #9
This collection of short stories is focused on girls who discover that the world is not a simple place and that there is more than one way to live. Ages 14 and up

F. Block. HarperCollins, New York, NY
House You Pass on the Way
A lesbian coming of age story about a young women growing up in an interracial family. Novel. Ages 11-14

J. Woodson. Laureleaf

Is It A Choice?
Answers 300 of the most frequently asked questions about gays and lesbians. Some answers you may know, but some may just surprise you! Nonfiction. Ages 13 and up

E. Marcus. HarperCollins, New York, NY
Jack
Bond with 15 year-old Jack as he struggles to redefine the word “family” when his divorced father announces that he is gay. Novel. Ages 14 and up

A.M. Homes. Random House, New York, NY

Living In Secret
Amelia’s mother helps her run away from her father who has custody and establish a new home and identity in San Francisco with her mother’s girlfriend. Novel. Ages 14 and up

C. Salat. Bantam, New York, NY
Mothers
A novel about a man raised by two lesbians in the 70’s and his negotiation between his loving family and the rest of society.

J. Lowell. St. Martin’s Press, New York, NY

Sky Daddy
A novel about an African American boy discovering that his gay father’s lover is a white teenage boy.

B. Parker. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
Stir-Fry
17 year old Maria lives with a lesbian couple in her first flat away from home. A touching coming of age story. Novel. Ages 13 and up

A.Donoghue. HarperCollins, New York, NY

Tommy Stands Alone
The story of a young Mexican-American gay teenager and his struggle to overcome homophobia in his relationships with his family and friends. Novel. Ages 12 - 16

G. Velasquez. Arte Publico Press
What About The Children?
Written in the United Kingdom, this book interviews the children of GLBT parents. Nonfiction. Ages 16 and up

L. Saffron. Cassell, London, England

Publications of Interest

Alternative Family Magazine
A magazine that focuses mostly on glbt parents and publishes a wide array of articles on current issues, commentary, resources and directories.

AFM Publishing
P.O. Box 5650
River Forest, IL 60305
altfammag@aol.com
http://www.altfammag.com
Just For Us
The only publication specifically for children of glbt parents. Includes letters and articles written by children addressing issues frequently faced by children of lgbt parents, comics, a special section for younger children.

COLAGE
3543 18th St, #1
San Francisco, CA 94110
colage@colage.org

Gay Parenting
A slim publication addressing the concerns of gay and lesbian parents and potential parents including a resource list and directory.

Gay Parent Magazine
P.O. Box 750852
Forest Hills, NY, 11375
gayparentmag@banet.com
http://www.gayparentmag.com

Out-of-print books

Belinda’s Bouquet
Ages 4-8

L. Newman. Alyson Publications, Boston
The Daddy Machine
Ages 2-9

J. Valentine. Alyson Publications, Boston

Different Mothers
Ages 13 and up

L. Rafkin. Cleis Press, San Francisco
The Duke Who Outlawed Jelly Beans and Other Stories
Ages 6-10

J. Valentine. Alyson Publications, Boston

Making Love Visible
Ages 16 and up

G. Manasse & J. Swallow, The Crossing Press, Freedom
The Entertainer
Ages 3-8

M. Wilhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston

Two Moms, The Zark, And Me
Ages 4-8

J. Valentine. Alyson Publications
When Megan Went Away
Ages 4-7

J. Severance, Lollipop Power

Produced by COLAGE. For more information and resources for children with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender parents, contact:

	A Beach Party With Alexis This beautifully illustrated coloring book depicts Alexis and her friends during a day at the beach. Ages 2-7 S. Johnson-Calvo. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA		A Boy’s Best Friend Will, a 7 year old boy, wants a dog or nothing for his birthday. At the last minute his mother gives him a dog who will make a difference by being different. Ages 4-9 J. Alden. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
	Amy Asks a Question Amy asks, “Grandma, what’s a lesbian?” A beautiful conversation between Amy and her lesbian grandmother ensues. Ages 6 and up J. Arnold, Mother Courage Press, Racine, WI		Anna Day and the O-Ring A day in the life of a boy with two moms. Ages 4-9 J. Arnold, Mother Courage Press, Racine, WI
	Asha’s Mums When Asha starts school, her classmates are curious about her two mothers until she explains that having two mums is no big deal. Asha and her moms are African-American. Ages 4-10 R. Elwin and M. Paulse. Women’s Press, Toronto, Canada		Daddy’s Roommate Meet a boy, his gay dad and his dad’s partner in this Lambda Literary Award winning book. Ages 2-9 M. Wilhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
	Daddy’s Wedding The sequel to Daddy’s Roommate featuring a commitment ceremony between the two men. Ages 2-9 M. Wilhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA		The Day They Put A Tax On Rainbows These 3 original fairy tales carry the reader to a world that is filled with people not much different from you and me. Ages 6-10 J. Valentine. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
	Families: A Coloring Book Many kinds of families representing a diversity of races, generations, and cultural backgrounds are depicted in this coloring book. Ages 3-8. M. Willhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA		All Kinds of Families Explores in words and pictures what a family is and how families vary in make-up and lifestyles. Ages 6-9. N. Simon. Albert Whitman & Co., IL
	The Generous Jefferson Bartleby Jones A story of a boy with two dads who can always loan out one Dad because he’s got another...until the weekend he loans them both out by mistake. Ages 3-9. F. Brown. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA		Gloria Goes To Gay Pride Just what makes Gay Pride Day a special day for Gloria and her two mothers is told from the viewpoint of a young girl. Ages 4-7 L. Newman. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
	Heather Has Two Mommies This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of three year old Heather and her two moms. Ages 4-7 L. Newman. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA		How Would You Feel If Your Dad Was Gay? When Jasmine announces in class that her dad is gay, her brother complains that she had no right to reveal a fact that he wanted to keep secret. Ages 6-12 A.Heron and M. Maran. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
	Is Your Family Like Mine? This is the beautiful and true to life story of Armetha, a five year old girl with two moms. Armetha and her friends, who all come from different family constellations, discover that love is our common bond. Ages 4-9 L. Abramchik. Open Heart Open Mind Publishing, Brooklyn, NY		Jenny Lives with Eric and Martin A photostory about the day-to-day life of a young Danish girl living with her two dads. A candid and realistic portrayal of a gay family. Ages 4-7 S. Bosche. Gay Men’s Press, London, England
	Losing Uncle Tim A touching story of a young boy who must deal with the fact that his beloved uncle Tim who is dying of AIDS. Ages 6-12 M. Jordan. Albert Whitman & Co., IL		One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dad Lou and a friend compare notes on their families in this breezy book about parents who seem different. Ages 2-8 J. Valentine. Alsyon Publications, Boston, MA
	Saturday Is Pattyday The important story of a boy’s two moms breaking up and their family process. Ages 4-9 L. Newman, Women’s Press, Toronto, Canada		Uncle What-Is-It Is Coming to Visit!! Two young children, with the influence of some homophobic neighbors, dream up wild images when they hear that their gay uncle is coming to visit. Ages 4-9 M. Wilhoit. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
	Zack’s Story A photostory of an eleven year old boy describes life as part of a family made up of himself, his mother, her lesbian partner, and his younger sister. Ages 8-13 K. Greenburg. The Lerner Group, Minneapolis, MN

	Elliot and Win 14-year-old Win hopes to receive support and guidance in self-acceptance from his adult friend Elliot, despite another boy’s insistence that Elliot is gay. Novel. Ages 13 and up A. Meyer. Atheneum		Free Your Mind The book for GLBT youth and their allies. A great resource for anyone with an interest in GLBT youth issues. Nonfiction. Ages 14 and up E. Bass, K. Kaufman. HarperCollins, New York, NY
	From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun The story of a 13-year-old-boy who is dealing with his mother’s interracial lesbian relationship. Novel. Ages 13 and up J. Woodson. Point Signature		Gay Olympian: The Life and Death of Dr. Tom Waddell Not specifically focused on gay parenting, but a moving biography of a gay Olympian raising a young daughter. Tom Waddell died of AIDS in 1987. T. Waddell & D. Schaap. Alfred A. Knopp, New York, NY
	Girl Goddess #9 This collection of short stories is focused on girls who discover that the world is not a simple place and that there is more than one way to live. Ages 14 and up F. Block. HarperCollins, New York, NY		House You Pass on the Way A lesbian coming of age story about a young women growing up in an interracial family. Novel. Ages 11-14 J. Woodson. Laureleaf
	Is It A Choice? Answers 300 of the most frequently asked questions about gays and lesbians. Some answers you may know, but some may just surprise you! Nonfiction. Ages 13 and up E. Marcus. HarperCollins, New York, NY		Jack Bond with 15 year-old Jack as he struggles to redefine the word “family” when his divorced father announces that he is gay. Novel. Ages 14 and up A.M. Homes. Random House, New York, NY
	Living In Secret Amelia’s mother helps her run away from her father who has custody and establish a new home and identity in San Francisco with her mother’s girlfriend. Novel. Ages 14 and up C. Salat. Bantam, New York, NY		Mothers A novel about a man raised by two lesbians in the 70’s and his negotiation between his loving family and the rest of society. J. Lowell. St. Martin’s Press, New York, NY
	Sky Daddy A novel about an African American boy discovering that his gay father’s lover is a white teenage boy. B. Parker. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA		Stir-Fry 17 year old Maria lives with a lesbian couple in her first flat away from home. A touching coming of age story. Novel. Ages 13 and up A.Donoghue. HarperCollins, New York, NY
	Tommy Stands Alone The story of a young Mexican-American gay teenager and his struggle to overcome homophobia in his relationships with his family and friends. Novel. Ages 12 - 16 G. Velasquez. Arte Publico Press		What About The Children? Written in the United Kingdom, this book interviews the children of GLBT parents. Nonfiction. Ages 16 and up L. Saffron. Cassell, London, England

	Belinda’s Bouquet Ages 4-8 L. Newman. Alyson Publications, Boston		The Daddy Machine Ages 2-9 J. Valentine. Alyson Publications, Boston
	Different Mothers Ages 13 and up L. Rafkin. Cleis Press, San Francisco		The Duke Who Outlawed Jelly Beans and Other Stories Ages 6-10 J. Valentine. Alyson Publications, Boston
	Making Love Visible Ages 16 and up G. Manasse & J. Swallow, The Crossing Press, Freedom		The Entertainer Ages 3-8 M. Wilhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston
	Two Moms, The Zark, And Me Ages 4-8 J. Valentine. Alyson Publications		When Megan Went Away Ages 4-7 J. Severance, Lollipop Power