11 diverse kids’ books featuring non-heteronormative characters

Because it's so important for children to see all types of characters represented.
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- Here are 11 diverse kids' books that feature non-heteronormative characters:
- Peanut Goes for the Gold by Jonathan Van Ess
- And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell
- Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer
- Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders
- A Family is a Family is a Family by Sara O'Leary
- Jerome by Heart by Thomas Scotto
- What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg
- Plenty of Hugs by Fran Manuschkin
- A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Marlon Bundo and Jill Twiss
- Harriet Gets Carried Away by Jessie Sima
- Worm Loves Worm by J. J. Austrian
In honor of Pride Month, we’re rounding up a list of diverse children’s books featuring non-heteronormative characters. In short, heteronormative is a world view that promotes heterosexuality as the normal or preferred sexual orientation. And because we know our world encompasses many forms of love and preferences, introducing the concept of non-heteronormative characters in books shows children that all types of love can and should be represented in a positive way. It’s important that children are shown a wide range of inclusive examples of love in entertainment and literature from an early age. For those parents who are looking to create a diverse children’s book collection featuring non-heteronormative characters, check out our list of suggestions below.
Here are 11 diverse kids’ books that feature non-heteronormative characters:
Peanut Goes for the Gold by Jonathan Van Ess

And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell

Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer

Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders

A Family is a Family is a Family by Sara O’Leary

Jerome by Heart by Thomas Scotto

What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg

Plenty of Hugs by Fran Manuschkin

A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Marlon Bundo and Jill Twiss

Harriet Gets Carried Away by Jessie Sima

Worm Loves Worm by J. J. Austrian
