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On April 22, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor to decide whether the Montgomery County, Maryland public school district has the right to include several LGBTQ picture books, including Uncle Bobby's Wedding, in classrooms without allowing parents to opt their children out.

Statement by the authors and illustrators

Earlier statement 

Articles and interviews:

Boston Globe op-ed
Slate.com
The Hill
Balls and Strikes

The Daily

Washington Post
New York Times
NPR
MSN
Politico

Mombian
LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ Nation 2
KPFA
law.com

PEN.org preview
Mombian preview

ABC
Salon
We Dissent

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media contact: Suzanne Trimel, strimel@pen.org

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For kids - puzzles, coloring pages, drawing activities

 

Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy named Penelope

Jodie Patterson, author, Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, illustrator 

Crown Books/Random House

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“This representation of a Black family and transgender child shines with joy and affirmation… A triumphant declaration of love and identity.” —Kirkus , starred review
 

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IntersectionAllies: We Make Room For All

Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, Carolyn Choi, authors, Ashley Seil Smith, illustrator

Dottir Press

 

​“If ever a book belonged in every pediatrician’s office, clinic, daycare, shelter, classroom and home, this is it.” —Literary Hub

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Jacob's Room to Choose

Ian and Sarah Hoffman, authors, Chris Case, illustrator

Magination Press

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​Winner of the 2020 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People by the National Council for Social Studies and Children’s Book Council Award.

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Love, Violet

Charlotte Sullivan Wild, author, Charlene Chua, illustrator

Farrar, Straus & Giroux

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“A sweetly empathetic, child-friendly girl-girl romance.” Kirkus, starred review​

Stonewall Book Award winner, Charlotte Huck Honor Book, Lambda Literary Award Finalist

 

 

My Rainbow

Trinity and DeShanna Neal, authors, Art Twink, illustrator

Kokila

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​“A joyful family story that emphasizes the importance of listening and loving people for who they are.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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Pride Puppy

Robin Stevenson, author, Julie McLaughlin, illustrator

Orca​

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​“This engaging introduction to Pride parades for the youngest readers successfully testifies to the warmth and power of queer community.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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Prince & Knight

Daniel Haack, author, Stevie Lewis, illustrator

Little Bee Books

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Uncle Bobby's Wedding

Sarah S. Brannen, author, Lucia Soto
, illustrator

Little Bee Books

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Uncle Bobby’s Wedding was named one of the 100 best books of the past 100 years by Booktrust. It has been translated into six languages.


"A joyous, heartwarming, sweet—and essential—update." - Kirkus, starred review

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What Are Your Words?

Katherine Locke, author, Andy Passchier, illustrator

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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​“An affirming, conversational picture book that models the ease with which our language can adapt to gender diversity and pronoun use. A recommended first purchase for all libraries.” —School Library Journal, starred review

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​ALA Top Ten Rainbow Book

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© 2024 by Sarah Brannen

Media inquiries for Miles Comes Home and Uncle Bobby's Wedding: Little Bee Books

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