Children's Literature and Censorship by Heather McCloskey https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl Annotated Bibliography of 10 children's books that are frequently challenged due to LQBQT themes and images. en-us 2021-11-10 15:45:15 UTC 2024-12-19 14:22:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Daddy's Roommate maryheathermac https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881690998 Willhoite, Michael. Daddy's Roommate. Alyson Wonderland, 2008. 

Daddy and mommy got divorced and now daddy lives with his roommate Frank.  They help each other with things around the house, shave together and even sleep in the same room.  This book helps us to see that there are different types of love and that it families do not all look the same.]]> 2021-11-10 15:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881690998 I am Jazz maryheathermac https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881697245 Herthel, Jessica, et al. I Am Jazz! Dial Books for Young Readers, an Imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, 2014. 

Jazz is a kid who has a girl's brain and a boy's body.  Her parents are very supportive and allow her to dress the way she likes and change her name.  At a doctor's appointment, she hears the word transgender and realizes that there are other kids out there just like her.  This book is about being your true self and just being kind and loving to everyone.]]> 2021-11-10 15:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881697245 In Our Mother's House maryheathermac https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881698698 Polacco, Patricia. In Our Mothers' House. CNIB, 2010. 

There are three children who are all different and they live together in their mothers' house.  One of the moms likes to cook and sew and the other is a pediatrician. They do everything that a normal family does.  They are only different because they have two mothers.  ]]> 2021-11-10 15:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881698698 King & King maryheathermac https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881704925 Haan, Linda de, and Stern Nijland. King & King. Tricycle Press, 2004. 

The Queen wants the Prince to get married.  He doesn't care much for princesses, but the Queen invites them all to meet the Prince anyway.  In the end, the Prince finds a Prince to marry and they have a great wedding and live happily ever after as King & King.]]> 2021-11-10 15:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881704925 Donovan's Big Day maryheathermac https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881708065 Richardson, Justin, et al. And Tango Makes Three. Little Simon, 2015. 

Donvan is excited for his big day! He gets dressed up in fancy clothes and has a special white box that he has to take care of.  He has to hug all the relatives and walk down the aisle.  It is the day that his moms are getting married and he is the best man.  ]]> 2021-11-10 15:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881708065 This Day in June maryheathermac https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881712695 Pitman, Gayle E. This Day in June. Magination Press, 2017. 

What day in June? The Pride Parade of course!  This book is filled with bright and colorful illustrations that lead us through a day at the pride parade.  There is so much diversity and love in this book.  It is a great read for everyone and even comes with information on how to have conversations with your children about pride and the LBGQT community.]]> 2021-11-10 15:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881712695 Jacob's New Dress maryheathermac https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881715709 Hoffman, Sarah, et al. Jacob's New Dress. Albert Whitman & Company, 2020. 

Jacob loves wearing dresses during playtime.  His friends think it's weird, but his teachers and parents think that it is great to be creative.  After a classmate steals his "dress thing", Jacob decides that he needs a new dress for school.  Hi mom makes him a new dress on their sewing machine and produce wears it to school.]]> 2021-11-10 15:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881715709 Heather Has Two Mommies maryheathermac https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881718923
Newman, Lesléa, and Laura Cornell. Heather Has Two Mommies. Candlewick Press, 2016. 

This is the story of a little girl named Heather who has two mommies. Heather is upset when she realizes her family is different, but then she learns that the most important thing is that her family loves her.
]]> 2021-11-10 15:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881718923 My Princess Boy maryheathermac https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881722854 Kilodavis, Cheryl, and Suzanne DeSimone. My Princess Boy. CNIB, 2012. 

This is a non-fiction book that tells the story of a 4 year old boy who loves to dress up in dresses, accessories and other "girly" things. This book opens up conversations about acceptance and gender expectations, but most of all, being true to yourself.]]> 2021-11-10 15:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881722854 And Tango Makes Three maryheathermac https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881727612 Richardson, Justin, et al. And Tango Makes Three. Little Simon, 2015. 

Roy and Silo are two male penguins who live in the Central Park Zoo and do everything together.  They even share a nest!  One day they find an abandoned egg and they take turns sitting on it and caring for it.  This is an amazing book about what a family is and how love and caring is the most important thing.  ]]> 2021-11-10 15:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/maryheathermac/duro8k6xppojiabl/wish/1881727612