Like many shy, awkward kids, I was an avid reader. I consumed books. Inhabited them. And from a young age, it was easy for me to see myself in the main characters, assume their realities, and grapple with my place in the world via their stories. Like the titular character in Bread and Jam For Frances, I was deeply suspicious of soft-boiled eggs and prone to repetition in my food choices.

Jules (they/he) reads a lot of LGBTQ+ books in their spare time and is telling us about a few of their favorite ones for kids. This book, although written for high-schoolers, is great for adults as well!

Jules (they/he) reads a lot of LGBTQ+ books in their spare time and is telling us about a few of their favorite ones for kids. Jules knows many preschoolers who love this month’s book. Their nephew wanted to hear it read six times the night he got it as a present!

Jules (they/he) reads a lot of LGBTQ+ books in their spare time and is telling us about a few of their favorite ones for kids. There aren’t many LGBTQ+ early reader books, so huge thanks to LGBTQ Reads for suggesting this one!

Jules (they/he) reads a lot of LGBTQ+ books in their spare time and is telling us about a few of their favorite ones for kids. October is LGBTQ+ History Month, and this month’s book is a great look at the history and evolution of Pride celebrations from pre-Stonewall movements to today. It’s a great nonfiction read - nice for kids who prefer that, or who want to mix up their genres a bit!

Jules reads a lot of LGBTQ+ books in their spare time and is telling us about a few of their favorite ones for kids. Jules is friends with the editor of The Heartbreak Bakery (and is listed in the acknowledgements!), but don’t think this is a nepotism recommendation: it recently won the Lambda Literary Award for best YA Novel!

Jules reads a lot of LGBTQ+ books in their spare time and is telling us about a few of their favorite ones for kids. The first book they’re telling us about is Julián is a Mermaid, loved by multiple 3-year-olds of their acquaintance!