"At least 19 states have laws that either restrict the teaching of LGBTQ+ concepts in schools or allow parents to opt their students out of queer-inclusive lessons."
"Banned LGBTQ+ children's books often contain rare depictions of queer youth and their families as well as powerful lessons about love, exploring one's own identity, and self-expression."
"In 2023, a Florida school district banned the book And Tango Makes Three as part of the state's 'Don't Say Gay' law."
"John Oliver helped create A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo as a pro-gay parody of a children's book about a pet rabbit."
Nineteen states have enacted laws that limit the teaching of LGBTQ+ topics in schools or allow parents to opt out of queer-inclusive lessons. This has resulted in the banning of numerous LGBTQ+ children's books, which often provide valuable representations of queer youth and families. These books convey important messages about love, identity exploration, and self-expression. A list of frequently banned LGBTQ+ children's books has been created to assist queer-inclusive parents and educators in providing access to these essential narratives.
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