This electric, jazzy biographical picture book of drag icon José Sarra begins with his childhood dreams of becoming royalty in glittering San Francisco. Though these yearnings were supported by his family, he found others more... Read More

In this soothing, ethereal tale-within-a-tale, a girl draws and plays before bed. Though she’s smiling, she also worries about her animal toys, some of whom, she thinks, may be afraid of the dark. It’s a fear she sympathizes with,... Read More

“Small, determined” Su-Kyoung lives in a lovely village beneath a mountain. Her people fish each day for the food they need, taking no more than that from the nearby stream. Then a visitor calls their practices into question,... Read More

Eddie doesn’t like Mondays or storms, let alone both combined; an unexpected visit from a larger-than-life friend helps him find the courage to seek out the sun in this inspiring picture book. Reminiscent of claymation media, the... Read More

Cookie loves cookies, especially the cookies from the Cookie Cubby. But when the owner’s Pride Month offering leaves a sour taste in some community members’ mouths, Cookie rallies friends and neighbors into a sweet show of support in... Read More

Showcasing a diverse range of races and bodies, this affirming picture book shines a spotlight on queer athletes. Covering sports from football to figure skating, the book highlights notable queer athletes, past and present; brief... Read More

Personifying a traditional Mexican candy as a close-knit family in a sticky situation, this warm-hearted picture book honors family connections while leaving room for independence. The Muégano family is literally glued at the hip, and... Read More

Mixed-media illustrations track an adventure in this charming tale of home, friendship, and the intersection between the two. When Bear is swept away from his island home, he washes up on the shore of a strange new city; a girl, Isla,... Read More