I love a themed library haul, especially for children’s books. I’ve learned through trial-and-error how and when to place holds for books at the library so that I can bring home a stack of my favorite holiday and seasonal books at the right time, because there’s just something so fun and celebratory about coming home with a stack of on-theme books to read with the kids.
Knowing that, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that our library haul this June was decidedly rainbow colored. All month long , both at home and in our children’s Sunday School classes, the kids and I have re-read old favorites and discovered new books we love that celebrate the many beautiful ways we are each uniquely made and in community with one another.
Even though today is the last day of June, marking the end of the official Pride month, I still wanted to share this list of our favorite books we’ve read this month, because, of course, reading inclusive and celebratory children’s books is important all year long.
Below are some of our family’s favorite books that explore LGBTQIA+ history, promote inclusivity, highlight diversity, and celebrate loving families in all their forms.
Thankfully the selection of inclusive children’s literature continues to grow, and so this list is far from exhaustive. In fact through some of my favorite social media follows and blog posts, I’ve discovered several books just in the past few weeks that I can’t wait to check out.
The books below my children and I have read and enjoyed, so I am excited to recommend them to you! Do you have favorites that are missing from this list? Please share them with us in the comments below.
Jerome by Heart by Thomas Scotto
(This book is about the deep love of childhood friendship. The two young boys in this book have a friendship that is simple, joyful, and beyond labeling.)
Pink is for Boys by Robb Pearlman
Spoiler alert: Every color is for boys (and for girls)!
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