LGBTQ2IA Family Lives
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Worm loves Worm
by J. J Austrian

A simply told celebration of love in all its splendid forms finds the insect community preparing to attend the wedding of two apparently identical worms and wondering which will wear the tux and which the gown before deciding it does not matter. 
Fred Gets Dressed
by Peter Brown

A celebration of self-expression and nontraditional gender roles depicts a youngster who enjoys being free and unclothed before wandering into his parents’ closet and trying on their clothes, with fun and fashionable results involving the whole family.  
A day in the life of Marlon Bundo
by Marlon Bundo

The story of a lonely bunny, Marlon Bundo, who lives with his Grampa, Mike Pence, the Vice President of the United States, and the very special day when he met another boy bunny named Wesley that changed his life forever
Love is love
by Michael Genhart

Teased for having two fathers, a boy views his friend's traditional family as similar to his own and realizes he can counter the ridicule by taking pride in his fathers and the love that makes them a family. Includes information and resources for both children and adults.
Prince & knight
by Daniel Haack

A prince and a knight in shining armor find true love in each other's embrace after fighting a dragon together.
A house for everyone : a story to help children learn about gender identity and gender expression
by Jo Hirst

A story that challenges gender stereotypes and shows 4 to 8 year olds that it is OK to be yourself and express your gender in a positive light. 
Jacob's room to choose
by Sarah Hoffman

After Jacob and Sophie are prevented from using their school's bathrooms, their teacher helps her students write new rules about who can use which bathroom.
My two moms and me
by Michael Joosten

A heartwarming board book tribute to same-sex parents and their children is comprised of scenes featuring diverse, hardworking moms sharing family days of eating breakfast, going on playdates and enjoying a swim at the pool before settling down with a bedtime story. 
What are your words? : a book about pronouns
by Katherine Locke

An accessible and heartwarming introduction to gender-diverse pronouns follows the experiences of a gender-fluid child who learns how their neighbors identify themselves during a community party where everyone is included. 
Julián is a mermaid
by Jessica Love

Glimpsing a trio of women dressed up in fabulous mermaid costumes while riding the subway home with his abuela, little Julián resolves to make a fancy mermaid costume and headdress for himself and wonders how his costume will reflect how he sees himself.
Pink is for boys
by Robb Pearlman

Reframes blue-and-pink gender stereotypes in an uplifting celebration of how colors are for everyone, depicting a multicultural group of relatable characters who engage in favorite activities, from racing cars and playing baseball to dressing up and dancing, just becaues they enjoy them. 
My footprints
by Bao Phi

Upset after being bullied, Thuy, a Vietnamese American, pretends she is different creatures, including an especially strong, wonderful being made up of her two mothers and herself. 
This day in June
by Gayle E. Pitman

A picture book illustrating a Pride parade. The endmatter serves as a primer on LGBT history and culture and explains the references made in the story.
Sam is my sister
by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

Evan, Sam, and Finn fish, climb trees, and play astronauts together, but when Sam wants to have long hair and wear dresses, Evan is confused until he learns what it means to be transgender.
And Tango makes three
by Justin Richardson

When male penguins Silo and Roy attempt to hatch an egg-shaped rock and find no success in their efforts, the zookeepers decide to place a fertilized penguin egg in their cage and end up with little baby Tango, in an amusing tale based on a true story from the Central Park Zoo.
Pride : the story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
by Rob Sanders

Traces the life of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today's world.
Jack (not Jackie)
by Erica Silverman

Susan loves her baby sister, Jackie, but as Jackie grows older and behaves more and more like a boy Susan must adjust to having a brother, Jack, instead.
Harriet gets carried away
by Jessie Sima

While shopping with her two dads for supplies for her birthday party, Harriet, who is wearing a penguin costume, is carried away by a waddle of penguins and must hatch a plan in order to get herself back to the store in the city.
Pride colors
by Robin Stevenson

Introduces young readers to the Pride flag's colors and shares the message that whoever they grow up to be, they will be loved unconditionally.
Pride puppy!
by Stevenson, Robin

A rhyming alphabet book featuring a family who have lost their dog at a Pride parade.