We have many resources available at the church including many books. Below you will find a handful of the books that we have that might help you and your family learn about diversity and how to celebrate our differences. If you would like to borrow any of these books, please connect with Jen.
Being You
by Megan Madison, Jessicia Ralli and Anne/Andy Passchier
Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. (excerpt from Goodreads.com)
Love Makes a Family
by Sophie Beer
Whether you have two mums, two dads, one parent, or one of each, there’s one thing that makes a family a family… and that’s love. (excerpt from Goodreads.com)
Born Ready The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope
by Jodie Patterson
In this exuberant companion to Jodie Patterson’s adult memoir, The Bold World, Patterson shares her son Penelope’s frustrations and triumphs on his journey to share himself with the world. Penelope’s experiences show children that it always makes you stronger when you are true to yourself and who you really are. (excerpt from amazon.com)
Little People Big Dreams: RuPaul
by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of RuPaul, the shape-shifter, performer, supermodel and host of RuPaul’s Drag Race. [RuPaul] inspires us to do what feels right and love ourselves. (excerpt from Goodreads.com)
Unashamed: A coming-out guide from LGBTQ Christians
by Amber Cantorna
As the gay daughter of a thirty-plus-year executive of conservative Christian organization Focus on the Family, Amber lost everything when she came out as gay in 2012. However, her journey to embrace her authenticity brought her fulfillment and wisdom to share. Unashamed serves as a guide for Christians considering coming out, tackling tough subject matters such as demolishing internalized homophobia, finding an affirming faith community, reestablishing your worth as a child of God, navigating difficult family conversations (especially in cases where family is involved in church leadership/ministry), and healing from the pain of rejection. (excerpt from Goodreads.com)
Families
by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly
Some families have one parent, and some have two; some have aunts and uncles and grandparents living with them. Some have adopted children, some have children born to them. Whether they live all together or far apart, families love and care for each other.
Designed to showcase the wide variety of modern families and spur discussions about young readers’ own family history, this beautiful picture book is a must-have for children beginning to learn about the world and the people around them.
(excerpt from amazon.com)
