LGBTQ+ Family Books


Rainbow Families recognizes the power of seeing our families represented in the books our children read and we regularly get questions on recommendations for books for children and families. We’ve created this resource to highlight national LGBTQ+ booklists from friends and partners, LGBTQ+ authors and publishers as well as highlight book recommendations from our own members!


Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The recommended books provided by partner organizations or Rainbow Families’ members and supporters listed here are not endorsed by Rainbow Families nor do they necessarily represent the views of the organization. Rainbow Families is not responsible for the accuracy of content in these books and assumes no liability for actions taken based on the contents of these books.

Rainbow Families Member’s Recommended Books

The following books have been recommended by Rainbow Families’ members and supporters and they have reported the recommended age-range, topics covered, etc.


Color Coded Topics: Adoption, BIPOC Family/Main Character, Foster Care, Interracial Adoption, Interracial Family, Transgender Parent, Two Dads, Two Moms

  • Preschool Books (Ages 0-5)

    • Julian is a Mermaid, Jessica Love, 2018, (BIPOC Family/Main Character), (Latine, drag queens, pride festival, grandparents, gender identity)

  • Early Elementary Books (Ages 6-8)

    • Zak's Safari: A Story about Donor-Conceived Kids of Two-Mom Families, Christy Tyner, 2014, (Two-Moms)

  • Upper Elementary Books (Ages 9-11)

    Recommendations Needed

  • Middle School Books (Ages 9-12)

    Recommendations Needed

  • Teen & Young Adult Books (Ages 13+)

    Recommendations Needed

  • Parent & Caregiver Books

    Recommendations Needed