All families are unique and all families are special.  A growing number of children's books address this topic in a way that is inclusive of same-sex parents.  These books for children ages 3-14 discuss families with same-sex parents in a way that is clear and comforting, teaching young readers to celebrate diversity in their own families and others.

• Daddy's Roommate
  Michael Willhoite
  This book depicts the experience of a young boy whose father is gay. His friends and family are caring, understanding and open-minded.


• Daddy's Wedding
  Michael Willhoite
  A follow-up to Daddy's Roommate. A fun, vivid description of companionship, love, and family.


• Heather Has Two Mommies
  Leslea Newman
  One of the first books written for children on the topic of LGBT families, this book is enjoyable, straightforward and comforting. It shows that all families are unique and all are special. Heather is a small child learning an invaluable lesson, one that will help her and all children like her.


• Who's In A Family: The People Who Love You The Most
  Robert Skutch (for ages 3-6)
  In text and illustrations, this book examines diverse types of families through comparisons between humans and animals. Very simply, it allows a child to see all the different types of families that exist, and how all families are unique and should be valued.


• Zack's Story: Growing Up With Same-Sex Parents
  Keith Elliot Greenberg (for ages 6-14)
  This story describes the life of Zack, an 11 year-old boy with a lesbian mom.