Parenthood can bring both fulfillment and joy along with a host of challenges to anyone who undertakes it. A number of publications explore the issues facing LGBT parents along with the cultural impact of the growing number of “nontraditional families.” These books provide resources for parents including scientific studies and practical tools.

• Considering Parenthood
  Cheri Pies
  A warm, straightforward book designed for anyone considering having children. Examines all of the issues a parent must face and allows all people, regardless of sexuality, gender or cultural background, to relate.


• Gay Parent Magazine
  This magazine features personal stories of LGBT parents from across the country and around the world. Parents speak candidly about their experiences with international and domestic adoption, foster care, donor insemination, using a surrogate and what it is like to raise children in their part of the world.


• Gay Parents/Straight Schools: Building Communication and Trust
  Virginia Casper and Steven B. Schultz
  This book thoroughly examines and addresses the educational needs and wants of LGBT families. Featuring perspectives from students, teachers, administrators, and LGBT families, this book provides concrete information and useful strategies to ensure that all children receive a well-rounded education.


• Getting Simon: Two Gay Doctors' Journey To Fatherhood
  Kenneth B. Morgen
  Getting Simon illustrates the joys and difficulties of gay parenting through the real story of two gay dads. 


• Lesbian and Gay Families Speak Out: Understanding the Joys and Challenges of Diverse Family Life
  Jane Drucker, Ph.D.
  This book contains personal accounts from LGBT families from all walks of life, told in their own voices, about the joys and struggles of parenthood. The stories featured in this book serve as testament to the strength of family, no matter what their background or make-up might be.


• The Lesbian & Gay Parenting Handbook: Creating and Raising Our Families
  April Martin, Ph.D.
  With just the right mix of personal wisdom and keen advice, this guide teaches lesbians and gay men how to build the kind of support network that all parents need.


• Love Makes a Family: Portraits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Parents and Their Families
  Gigi Kaeser
  Family Diversity Project's book about LGBT families complements a traveling exhibition that comes in two versions: one for elementary school students, the other for teenagers and adults.


• Reinventing the Family: The Emerging Story of Lesbian and Gay Parents
  Laura Benkov, Ph.D.
  This book is an in-depth analysis of the joys, challenges, and issues facing LGBT individuals who have chosen to raise children. It examines custody battles, legal developments in adoption and foster care, pregnancy, parental roles and homophobia.