Metro DC
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Recommended Reading List
2005

YOUNG CHILDREN

Heather has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman and Diana Souza.
This now-classic children's story possesses the enduring message that the most important element in families is love. (2000) For Ages 4-8. By the same author, try: Gloria Goes to Gay Pride (For Ages 9-12)

Daddy's Roommate by Michale Willhoite.
This book for young readers sets a positive tone about homosexual parents. A young, healthy, affectionate boy describes his father's relationship with his "roommate," and his own relationship with the men. (1991) For Ages 4-8

Who's in a Family? by Robert Skutch and Laura Nienhaus.
Simple and declarative stories move young readers from one family configuration to the next, offering diversified examples of the modern family. (1997) For Ages 4-8

ABC A Family Alphabet Book by Bobbie Combs, Desiree Keane, Brian Rappa.
This alphabet book shows families playing together and enjoying twenty-six different aspects of family life. The brilliant watercolors depict families headed by lesbian mothers and gay fathers. (2001) For Babies through Pre-school. By the same author, try: 123 A Family Counting Book

How My Family Came to Be: Daddy, Papa and Me by Andrew R. Aldrich and Mike Motz.
Provides a fun story about a loving family; a great book showing how all families are different but are alike in the love that they share. (2003) For Ages 4-8