COLAGE is the only national youth-driven network of people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer parents. Living in a world that treats our families differently can be isolating or challenging. By connecting us with peers who share our experiences, COLAGE helps us become strong advocates for ourselves and our families.
1550 BRYANT ST. SUITE 830, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 (415) 861-5437 WWW.COLAGE.ORG
Suggested Reading for Children withLGBTQ Parents
123 A family Counting Book
Fun with moms, dads, and pets! Celebratealternative families and teach numbers to youngchildren. Lovely illustrated, and great for youngchildren with same-sex parents.
B. Combs. Ill D. Hosler. Two Lives Publishing. 2000
ABC A Family Alphabet Book.
Teach children letters too!
B. Combs. Ill D. Keane and B. Rappa. Two Lives publishing.2001
A Beach Party With Alexis *
This beautifully illustrated coloring book depictsAlexis 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 giveshim a dog that will make a difference by beingdifferent. Ages 4-9.
J. Alden. Alyson Publication
s,
Boston, MA.1992
All Families Are Different
A nonfiction picture book, meant assure children whofear that their family is not “normal” that there is nosuch thing, and that family differences can beunderstood and celebrated. It covers adoption,multiracial families, foster homes and same-sex parents. Ages 7-10
.
S. Gordon, Ph.D., Prometheus Books, 2000
Best Best Colors/ Los Mejores Colores(Anti-Bias Book For Kids)
This bilingual children’s book, in both Englishand Spanish, tells the story of how a group of children deal with a hate crime that occurs intheir own neighborhood.
E. Hoffman (ed) E. Henriquez. Redleaf Press. 1999
Daddy’s Roommate,
Meet a boy, his gay dad and his dad’s partner inthis Lambda Literary Award winning book. Ages2-9.
M. Wilhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA.1991
Daddy’s Wedding
The sequel to Daddy’s Roommate, featuring acommitment ceremony between the two fathers.Ages 2-9
.M. Wilhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
Families: All Kinds Of Families
Explores in words and pictures what a family is, andhow families vary in make-up and lifestyle. Ages 4-8.
N. Simon, C.Rubin (ed), J. Lasker (ill), Albert Whitman and Co.1987
Families: A Celebration Of Diversity,Commitment And Love
The true stories of seventeen kids and their families, accompanied by photographs. Thisbook rejoices in the endless possibilities of thecomposition of a “family.” Ages 9-12
A. Jenness.1993
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.1991
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 fromdifferent family constellations, discover that loveis our common bond. Ages 4-9.
L. Abramchik. Open Heart Open Mind Publishing, Brooklyn, NY.1996
Losing Uncle Tim
A touching story of a young boy who must dealwith the fact that his beloved uncle Tim who isdying of AIDS. Ages 6-12
M. Jordan. Albert Whitman & Co., IL. 1989
Lucy Goes To The Country
The story of Lucy the cat and her two “big guys” whotravel to the country every weekend, and run into alittle bit of trouble. Contains many queer characters,with a lesbian couple with a daughter. Ages 5-7
J. Kennedy, (Il) J. Canemaker. Alyson Wonderland. Los Angeles,CA. 1998.
Mama Eat Ant, Yuck
This book told in the form of a funny poem isabout the family life of one-year-old Emma,her Mama and Mommy, and her siblings. Oneday Emma is delighted when her mother receives a surprise in her raisons. Ages 4-8
B.L. Edmonds, M. Danielle. Barby’s House Books. 2000
Morning Light
The story of a family whose mother has AIDSand eventually dies. The story is intended tohelp children and their families face seriousillness and death in a straightforward manner,instead of hiding or denying feelings.
M. Merrifield, Stoddart Kids, 1996
Too Far Away to Touch
This is the story of Zoë and her relationship withher uncle as he grows sick from AIDS. Zoë’suncle explains to her that when he dies he won’tbe close enough to touch but, like the stars,close enough to see. Accompanied bywatercolours.
L. Newman. Ticknor and Fields, 1995
When Grown Ups Fall In Love.
This book is a colorfully illustrated book. It is inthe form of a poem and depicts families withboth two mommies and two daddies. Ages 4-8.
B.L. Edmonds, (ill) M. Danielle. Barby’s House Books. 2000
Saturday Is Pattyday
The important story of a boy’s two momsbreaking up and their family process. Ages 4-9.
L. Newman, Women’s Press, Toronto, Canada. 1993
The Skull of Truth: A Magic ShopBook
A boy who is forced through magic to tell thetruth faces issues of his uncle’s homosexualityand friend’s cancer. Especially appealing toreluctant readers. Fiction. Ages 9 to 12.
B. Coville. Harcourt Brace, 1997
Zack’s Story
A photo-story of an eleven-year-old boydescribes life as part of a family made up of himself, his mother, her lesbian partner, and hisyounger sister. Ages 8-13.
K. Greenburg. The Lerner Group, Minneapolis, MN
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Out Of Print
The following is a list of excellent booksthat are out of print. We suggest that youtry to find them at your local library or used bookstore
Amy Asks A Question
J. Arnold, Mother Courage Pres
s,
Racine, WI.1996
Anna Day And The O-Ring
E. Wickens. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
Asha’s Mums
R. Elwin and M. Paulse. Women’s Press, Toronto, Canada
Belinda’s Bouquet
Ages 4-8.
L. Newman. Alyson Publications, Boston
The Daddy Machine
Ages 2-9.
J. Valentine. Alyson Publications, Boston
Duke Who Outlawed Jelly Beans AndOther Stories, The*
Ages 6-10.
J. Valentine. Alyson Publications, Boston.
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COLAGE is the only national youth-driven network of people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer parents.
1550 BRYANT ST. SUITE 830 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 (415) 861-5437 WWW.COLAGE.ORG
Suggested Reading for Children withLGBTQ Parents
The Entertainer
Ages 3-8
M. Wilhoite. Alyson Publications, Boston
Generous Jefferson Bartleby Jones
F. Brown. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
Gloria Goes To Gay Pride
L. Newman. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
How Would You Feel If Your Dad WasGay?
*
A.Heron and M. Maran. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
Jennifer Has Two Daddies
P. Golloway. Women’s Press. 1983.
Jenny Lives With Eric And Martin
S. Bosche. Gay Men’s Press, London, England
One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, BlueDad
J. Valentine. Alsyon Publications, Boston, MA
Two Moms, The Zark, And Me
J. Valentine. Alyson Publications,
Uncle What-Is-It Is Coming to Visit
M. Wilhoit. Alyson Publications, Boston, MA
When Megan Went Away
J. Severance, Lollipop Power
*Sold by COLAGE. Please contact the office for purchasing information. (415)861-5437
Publications Of InterestAnd Baby Magazine
The new magazine for proud lgbt parents and parentsto be.
info@andbabymag.com, 55 Washington Street, Suite 812, Brooklyn, NY 11201,http://www.andbabymag.com ,
Arise: For Diverse People Of AfricanDecent
Made for lgbt people, and their loved ones, of African decent. Covers family, travel, music andmany other areas of interest.
2121 Perlata St., Loft 126, Oakland CA 94907, (510)663-2743 arisemagazine@aol.com
Gay Parent
A resource for lesbian and gay parents or perspective parents.
Gay Parent Magazine, P.O. Box 75085, Forest Hills, NY, 11375 gayparentmag@banet.com
HipMama Magazine
The independent magazine that serves as proof that motherhood doesn’t need to be boring or a-political!
Hip Mama, PO Box 12525, Portland, OR 97212 http://www.hipmama.com
Just For Us
COLAGE’s quarterly newsletter, packed with funstuff for children and lgbt parents!
COLAGE, 3543 18
th
In The Family: The Magazine forLesbians, Gays, Bisexuals And TheirRelations
A magazine about love, intimacy and family.
P.O. Box 5387, Takoma Park, MD 20913, (301)270-4771www.inthefamily.com
Proud Parenting
An excellent publication for articles andresources for lgbt parents and their children.
Box 8272, Van Nuys, CA 91409-8272, (818)909-0048,info@proudparenting.com
Transgender Tapestry
A leading source for stimulating dialogue covering awide range of gender topics, from medical and psychological car to family and partner issues.
P.O. Box 540229, Waltham, MA 02454-0229 (781)894-8340 http://www.ifge.org/tgmag/tgmagtop.htm
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COLAGE is the only national youth-driven network of people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer parents.
1550 BRYANT ST. SUITE 830 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 (415) 861-5437 WWW.COLAGE.ORG
Suggested Reading for Children withLGBTQ Parents
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