
Before You Were You is the story of how one young child was created, with lots of love and the help of a whole community. Jonathan Chapman is the co-author of Before You Were You. This pair of board books received the American Library Association Stonewall Honor in 2010. Daddy, Papa, and Me is a board book that uses simple rhyming text to describe a typical day in the life of a very young child whose parents are two loving dads.

Mommy, Mama, and Me is a board book that uses simple rhyming text to describe a typical day in the life of a very young child whose parents are two loving moms. Newman is the author of Daddy, Pappa, and Me and Mommy, Mama, and Me.

But as Bug begins to untangle the mysteries of this ghost, an altogether different truth comes to light. Besides, there’s something more important to worry about: A ghost is haunting Bug’s old house…and maybe Bug in particular. But none of this appeals to Bug, who doesn’t want to spend more time trying to understand how to be a girl. For Moira, this means figuring out the right clothes to wear and learning how to put on makeup. It’s the summer before middle school and eleven-year-old Bug’s best friend Moira has decided they need to prepare. Lukoff is the author of Too Bright to See, a middle-grade novel exploring growing up, ghosts, and gender identity.

A powerful, moving picture book based on a true story, My Sister, Daisy handles a sensitive subject with warmth and love. Daisy’s brother must adjust to the change - including what it means for him and their relationship. His sibling tells him she is a girl and wants to be called Daisy. They are best buddies who do everything together. Daisy’s older brother is thrilled when he gets a new sibling. Karlsson is the author of My Sister, Daisy, a moving picture book about acceptance and love.
