The books on this list are grouped for young children and youth. They are highly readable and deal with the subject matter of varying family structures and homosexuality with sensitivity.
Attention is given to the problems faced in being gay in a world that is predominantly heterosexist.
It is through reading about the lives of others, whether their experiences confirm that we are not alone, or whether they give us new insights into understanding those who may be different from ourselves, that we can understand that basic values of loving, caring and respect are universal. The best way to use these books is in an integrated fashion with other books on developing awareness and appreciation of diversity, not as something out of the ordinary. Some of the books deal with gay and lesbian adults in children's lives, while others deal with sex role free characters or themes. All are delightful and fun to read to little children or for young readers to read to themselves. Parent figures should be ready to answer questions or to encourage questions.