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Frances Ann Day

Lesbian and gay voices

Ages 3–8

Provides guidelines for evaluating books with lesbian and gay content, annotations for picture books, fiction, short stories, and non-fiction, and "author" profiles of lesbian and gay authors.

$17.99$19.99

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Why this book

We keep this on the shelf for LGBTQ+ kids and families — a story kids can feel, not just a lesson adults want to teach.

Who it's for

Ages 3–8. Especially helpful for affirming LGBTQ+ identity and gender expression.

Conversation starter

Ask: How did someone in this story show who they are — and who cheered them on?

Try this

Bedtime tip: after the last page, ask one question and wait — silence is where the story sticks.

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