Pride Month | Resources
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! Since 1970, LGBTQ+ people have gathered together in June to march with Pride and demonstrate for equal rights. The month of June was chosen to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. It was a a series of events between police and LGBTQ+ protesters that lasted for over six days. The first Pride march was held on the one year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
Celebration of Pride Month include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and more. Many people come from around the world to participate! Memorials are also held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. The purpose of the month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally (Library of Congress).
We hope to aid in encouraging all people to learn about the contributions and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community! Below are some of our resources for children and families to utilize and explore!
Book Lists
- 10 Groundbreaking LGBTQ Books for Kids (PragmaticMom)
- 15 LGBTQ Children’s Books for Kids (What Do We Do All Day?)
- 75+ Multicultural LGBTQIA Books for Children & Teenagers (Colours of Us)
- Books that Celebrate Diversity of/within Families (The Logonauts)
- Children’s Books With LGBT Characters (PragmaticMom)
- LGBTQIA+ Books Bridging The Gap of “Other” (Read Your World Book Jam 2019)
- LGBT Picture Books (No Time for Flashcards)
- LGBTQ+ Representation in Diverse Picture Books (Diverse Bookfinder)
- Magical LGBTQ YA Books (Read Your World Book Jam 2019)
- Understanding Transgender and LGBTQ Children’s Books (PragmaticMom)
For more, visit or pages on LGBTQIA+ Book Lists for Kids of All Ages.
Blog Posts
- LGBTQIA+ Children’s Books for Kids, Teens & Families
- 3 Ways to Support LGBTQIA+ Kids All Year Long
- Finally! An everyday LGBTQ children’s book that features Two Moms
- Supporting our LGBTQIA Kids
- LGBTQIA+ Books Bridging The Gap of “Other”
- 8 Young Adult Books with Trans and Nonbinary Representation
- #ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2020 with Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker
- Read Your World Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Free Virtual Event
- Creating Inclusive Classrooms: LGBTQIA+ 2024 Classroom Kit
- A time to celebrate and support the visibility of LGBTQIA folks
- 8 Picture Books with Diverse Family Constellations
Instagram Livestream Interviews
Classroom Kit
Creating Inclusive Classrooms: LGBTQIA+ Classroom Kit
- Activities for creating gender affirming and inclusive spaces for children of all ages.
- A book list of 55 LGBTQIA+ children’s books.
- An LGBTQIA+ Fact Sheet to include pronouns and suggested steps for LGBTQIA+ School Inclusion.
- An LGBTQIA+ Survey template.
- An essay, In Every Town.
- An educator’s guide for Love is Love that includes pre- and post-reading questions and activities, and vocabulary.
- A lesson plan on Living in Harmony with topics on interconnectedness, inclusion and respect.
