LGBTQ+ Book Review: Ana on the Edge

Ana on the Edge by A. J. Sass, published by Little Brown, 2020 The author A. J. Sass dedicates this book:To anyone who’s ever answered “no” when asked, “Are you a boy or a girl?” – or even just thought it silently to yourself. I see you. Twelve-year-old...

LGBTQ+ Book Review: Max and Friends

LGBTQ+ Book Review: Max and Friends Review by: by Cameron Parkins While presented in picture book format, these books are broken into short chapters, so they are excellent beginning-to-read books for early readers.  Book 1 takes place in kindergarten, Book 2 could be...

LGBTQ+ Book Review: Meet Cute Diary

Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee Published by Quill Tree Books, 2021 Review by: by Cameron Parkins Sixteen-year-old Noah Ramirez is trans and triracial, white, Japanese, and Afro-Caribbean. Noah is living in Denver, Colorado for the summer with college age brother Brian,...

LGBTQ+ Book Review: Children’s Books

For this issue of Real News, I am reviewing several picture books that feature transgender and nonbinary characters.  These books speak of kindness, joy, and acceptance.  Please share them with children you love. Introducing Teddy, A Gentle StoryAbout Gender and...