Hello, friends! Our book today is I’m Not A Girl, written by Maddox Lyons and Jessica Verdi, and illustrated by Dana Simpson, a touching and empowering story about a young child’s journey of self-discovery and self-actualization. The red-headed narrator opens our story by explaining that today is picture day - he HATES picture day, because … Continue reading I’m Not A Girl (Maddox Lyons & Jessica Verdi)
Tag: lgbtq
If You’re a Drag Queen and You Know It (Lil Miss Hot Mess)
Hello, friends! Sorry we missed our review yesterday, but we’re making it up with a special Saturday review! And in honor of the season, our book today is If You’re a Drag Queen and You Know It, written by Lil Miss Hot Mess and illustrated by Olga de Dios, the sequel to last year’s wonderful … Continue reading If You’re a Drag Queen and You Know It (Lil Miss Hot Mess)
I Want to Be a Vase (Julio Torres)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Want to Be a Vase, written by Julio Torres and illustrated by Julian Glander, a hilariously irreverent and thought-provoking look at identity. It’s a quiet day in the bathroom of the apartment when the plunger makes an unexpected announcement: “I want to be a vase.” Its bathroom compatriots … Continue reading I Want to Be a Vase (Julio Torres)
Big Wig (Jonathan Hillman)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Big Wig, written by Jonathan Hillman and illustrated by Levi Hastings, a story of finding one’s inner fabulousity. Meet Wig, a vibrant magenta Dolly Parton-inspired bouffant. Wig belongs to young drag performer B. B. Bedazzle, and is excited to help her queen compete in the Big Wig Ball drag … Continue reading Big Wig (Jonathan Hillman)
This Little Rainbow: A Love-Is-Love Primer (Joan Holub & Daniel Roode)
Hello, friends! Our book today is This Little Rainbow: A Love-Is-Love Primer by Joan Holub and Daniel Roode, the latest title in the duo’s This Little board book series, this time focusing on notable LGBTQ+ heroes from history. In this adorable and colorful board book, beginner bookworms can learn about LGBTQ+ luminaries who worked for … Continue reading This Little Rainbow: A Love-Is-Love Primer (Joan Holub & Daniel Roode)
