I’m thrilled to announce that the Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has 1,800+ entries, w/100+ added since last November. Come see what’s new for kids ages 0-12 & for grown-ups, search/filter by topic/identity, & read my in-depth reviews! #BookSky #QueerKidLit mombian.com/2025/05/07/m...
Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books Hits Milestone of 1,800+ Entries - Mombian
I’m thrilled to announce that the Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has over 1,800 entries, with more than 100 added since last November. Come see what's new for children ages 0 to 12 and for...
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May 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I’m thrilled to announce that the Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has 1,800+ entries, w/100+ added since last November. Come see what’s new for kids ages 0-12 & for grown-ups, search/filter by topic/identity, & read my in-depth reviews! #BookSky #QueerKidLit mombian.com/2025/05/07/m...
21 years ago, I launched Mombian. Today, the world for LGBTQ parents & our children continues to present new joys & challenges, & I hope Mombian continues to offer news, resources, inspiration, & connection to help us along the way. Thank you for joining me on the ride. mombian.com/2026/06/22/m...
Mombian is 21! - Mombian
Twenty-one years ago, I launched Mombian, not imagining where it would lead. Today, the world for LGBTQ parents and our children continues to present new joys and new challenges, and I hope Mombian co...
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June 22, 2026 at 12:17 PM
21 years ago, I launched Mombian. Today, the world for LGBTQ parents & our children continues to present new joys & challenges, & I hope Mombian continues to offer news, resources, inspiration, & connection to help us along the way. Thank you for joining me on the ride. mombian.com/2026/06/22/m...
At a time when representation matters more than ever, I’m proud to announce that the Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has more than 1,700 entries. Search & filter by topic & identity, & read my in-depth reviews! #QueerKidLit #KidLit #MGlit mombian.com/2024/11/13/m...
Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books Hits Milestone of 1,700+ Entries - Mombian
At a time when representation matters more than ever, I'm proud to announce that the Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has more than 1,700 entries, with about 300 added in the past year and 1...
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November 13, 2024 at 3:10 PM
At a time when representation matters more than ever, I’m proud to announce that the Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has more than 1,700 entries. Search & filter by topic & identity, & read my in-depth reviews! #QueerKidLit #KidLit #MGlit mombian.com/2024/11/13/m...
The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has 2000+ entries, w/LGBTQ books for kids 0-12, LGBTQ parenting books, & some kids' music & other resources. Search/filter & read my reviews! Here's more about the database & my views on the impact of censorship: mombian.com/2026/05/04/m... #BookSky
Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books Hits Milestone of 2,000+ Entries - Mombian
I'm thrilled to announce that the Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has 2,000+ entries, with LGBTQ-inclusive books for kids 0 to 12, LGBTQ parenting books, and some kids' music and other reso...
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May 4, 2026 at 2:19 PM
The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has 2000+ entries, w/LGBTQ books for kids 0-12, LGBTQ parenting books, & some kids' music & other resources. Search/filter & read my reviews! Here's more about the database & my views on the impact of censorship: mombian.com/2026/05/04/m... #BookSky
🧵1/5: Reintroducing myself for new followers! I'm Dana, & for almost 20 years I've covered news, info, & resources for/abt LGBTQ parents: politics/law, family stories, parenting advice, entertainment, & more. I also maintain a Database of LGBTQ Family Books w/1700+ entries (& counting). mombian.com
Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms and Other LGBTQ Parents - Mombian
Since 2005. Two-time GLAAD Media Award winner for Outstanding Blog.
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December 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM
🧵1/5: Reintroducing myself for new followers! I'm Dana, & for almost 20 years I've covered news, info, & resources for/abt LGBTQ parents: politics/law, family stories, parenting advice, entertainment, & more. I also maintain a Database of LGBTQ Family Books w/1700+ entries (& counting). mombian.com
Thank you Mombian for putting together this list of things LGBTQ folks can do to support ourselves and our families legally, emotionally, and communally with the upcoming administration.
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10 Things LGBTQ Families Can Do to Find Strength in 2025 - Mombian
As I write this piece, we are just a few weeks away from arguably the most actively and intentionally anti-LGBTQ federal administration ever. It’s going to be a rough few years for many of us. Here ar...
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January 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Thank you Mombian for putting together this list of things LGBTQ folks can do to support ourselves and our families legally, emotionally, and communally with the upcoming administration.
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Just in time for Banned Books Week, the Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has 1,900+ entries! Come see what’s new for kids 0 to 12 & for grown-ups, search/filter by topic/identity, & read in-depth reviews. #BookSky mombian.com/2025/10/07/m...
Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books Hits Milestone of 1,900+ Entries - Mombian
Just in time for Banned Books Week, the Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has 1,900+ entries! Come see what’s new for kids 0 to 12 and for grown-ups, search and filter by topic and identity, ...
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October 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Just in time for Banned Books Week, the Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has 1,900+ entries! Come see what’s new for kids 0 to 12 & for grown-ups, search/filter by topic/identity, & read in-depth reviews. #BookSky mombian.com/2025/10/07/m...
I'm honored that GO Magazine has just published an interview with me about the 20th anniversary of Mombian and the changes I've seen in LGBTQ parental rights and representation over the past 20 years. gomag.com/article/two-...
Two Decades of Queer Parenting Visibility—A Conversation With Dana Rudolph - GO Magazine
Dana Rudolph, the award-winning founder of Mombian, sat down with GO to discuss her family, advice for others, and the importance of joy.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I'm honored that GO Magazine has just published an interview with me about the 20th anniversary of Mombian and the changes I've seen in LGBTQ parental rights and representation over the past 20 years. gomag.com/article/two-...
Hi, new followers! I've been covering news, resources, & info for/by/about #LGBTQ parents for almost 20y, looking at parenting, politics, media, & more. I've also created the Database of LGBTQ Family Books, w/reviews of 1700+ LGBTQ books for ages 0-12 & for parents. Welcome! mombian.com
Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms and Other LGBTQ Parents - Mombian
Since 2005. Two-time GLAAD Media Award winner for Outstanding Blog.
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March 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Hi, new followers! I've been covering news, resources, & info for/by/about #LGBTQ parents for almost 20y, looking at parenting, politics, media, & more. I've also created the Database of LGBTQ Family Books, w/reviews of 1700+ LGBTQ books for ages 0-12 & for parents. Welcome! mombian.com
Author of “America the Beautiful” Was Queer.
“America the Beautiful” author, Katharine Lee Bates, was also a scholar, suffragist, social activist, and lived for 25 years in a loving relationship with fellow professor Katharine Coman.
#LGTBQIA
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“America the Beautiful” author, Katharine Lee Bates, was also a scholar, suffragist, social activist, and lived for 25 years in a loving relationship with fellow professor Katharine Coman.
#LGTBQIA
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Did You Know? Author of "America the Beautiful" Was Queer - Mombian
Many of us may hear “America the Beautiful” played this July 4th. But did you know that its author, Katharine Lee Bates, was also a scholar, suffragist, and social activist, and lived for 25 years in ...
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January 21, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Author of “America the Beautiful” Was Queer.
“America the Beautiful” author, Katharine Lee Bates, was also a scholar, suffragist, social activist, and lived for 25 years in a loving relationship with fellow professor Katharine Coman.
#LGTBQIA
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“America the Beautiful” author, Katharine Lee Bates, was also a scholar, suffragist, social activist, and lived for 25 years in a loving relationship with fellow professor Katharine Coman.
#LGTBQIA
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"Here are 10 things we can do in the year ahead to support ourselves and our families legally, emotionally, and communally." @mombian.bsky.social
10 Things LGBTQ Families Can Do to Find Strength in 2025 - Mombian
As I write this piece, we are just a few weeks away from arguably the most actively and intentionally anti-LGBTQ federal administration ever. It’s going to be a rough few years for many of us. Here ar...
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January 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
"Here are 10 things we can do in the year ahead to support ourselves and our families legally, emotionally, and communally." @mombian.bsky.social
Today is the 20th Annual LGBTQ Families Day! Join us in a united show of love, joy, and resilience to celebrate all families w/LGBTQ people in them. Share a family photo, anecdote, or words of support, w/hashtag #LGBTQFamiliesDay! (Here's a photo of my family; that baby just graduated from college!)
June 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Today is the 20th Annual LGBTQ Families Day! Join us in a united show of love, joy, and resilience to celebrate all families w/LGBTQ people in them. Share a family photo, anecdote, or words of support, w/hashtag #LGBTQFamiliesDay! (Here's a photo of my family; that baby just graduated from college!)
#LesbianVisibilityWeek. Am I doing this right? 😄 Wishing a week of joy and love to all who identify as lesbians.
April 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#LesbianVisibilityWeek. Am I doing this right? 😄 Wishing a week of joy and love to all who identify as lesbians.
The PA Supreme Court has ruled that a nongenetic, nongestational lesbian mom is legal parent to the child she & former spouse had planned for & conceived thru assisted repro—& it asserts principle of intent-based parentage, a big win for #LGBTQfamilies & others. #Momsky mombian.com/2025/03/21/p...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Major Ruling in Support of LGBTQ Families - Mombian
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that a nongenetic, nongestational lesbian mother is a legal parent to the child she and her former spouse had planned for and conceived through assisted reprod...
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March 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The PA Supreme Court has ruled that a nongenetic, nongestational lesbian mom is legal parent to the child she & former spouse had planned for & conceived thru assisted repro—& it asserts principle of intent-based parentage, a big win for #LGBTQfamilies & others. #Momsky mombian.com/2025/03/21/p...
Thanks so much @mombian for this lovely review!
Get ready for the Games w/this great new MG book about Winter Olympians & Paralympians, which includes queer athletes in & beyond a section on "Olympic Pride"--read on for review & sneak peek at its adorable depiction of 2 women's hockey superstars & spouses. #BookSky mombian.com/2025/11/25/n...
New Kids' Book Tells the Stories of Winter Olympians (Including Many Queer Ones) - Mombian
Get ready for the Winter Olympics with this great new middle grade book about Winter Olympians and Paralympians, which includes queer athletes in and beyond a section on "Olympic Pride." Read on for m...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Thanks so much @mombian for this lovely review!
This week marks Banned Books Week, which seems a good time to recap some things we all can do to fight book banning and censorship as they continue to run rampant. Here are my tips and resources. mombian.com/2026/10/05/r... #BookSky
Resources and Tips for Fighting Book Bans - Mombian
This week marks Banned Books Week, which seems a good time to recap some things we all can do to fight book banning and censorship as it continues to run rampant. Here are my tips and resources.
mombian.com
October 5, 2026 at 12:13 PM
This week marks Banned Books Week, which seems a good time to recap some things we all can do to fight book banning and censorship as they continue to run rampant. Here are my tips and resources. mombian.com/2026/10/05/r... #BookSky
In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility today, here are some terrific recent picture, chapter, and middle grade books with trans protagonists (including real-life heroes), great for reading at any time of year! #TDOV #TDOV2025 #QueerKidLit #BookSky #MomSky Reviews: mombian.com/2025/03/31/1...
14 Recent Kids' Books With Trans Protagonists - Mombian
In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility today, here are some terrific recent picture, chapter, and middle grade books with trans protagonists (including real-life heroes), great for reading at any t...
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March 31, 2025 at 2:25 PM
In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility today, here are some terrific recent picture, chapter, and middle grade books with trans protagonists (including real-life heroes), great for reading at any time of year! #TDOV #TDOV2025 #QueerKidLit #BookSky #MomSky Reviews: mombian.com/2025/03/31/1...
Nearly 12,000 books were banned in public schools during the 2025-2026 school year, according to @penamerica.bsky.social, the highest number since the organization began tracking bans in 2021. That was sadly not the only book banning record broken, however. mombian.com/2026/10/06/b... #BookSky
Book Bans in Public Schools Rise to Record Numbers - Mombian
Nearly 12,000 books were banned in public schools during the 2025-2026 school year, according to PEN America, the highest number since the organization began tracking bans in 2021. That was sadly not ...
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October 6, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Nearly 12,000 books were banned in public schools during the 2025-2026 school year, according to @penamerica.bsky.social, the highest number since the organization began tracking bans in 2021. That was sadly not the only book banning record broken, however. mombian.com/2026/10/06/b... #BookSky
These LGBTQ-inclusive picture books aren’t “about” being LGBTQ, but feature LGBTQ people and families experiencing life. The LGBTQ inclusion isn’t always obvious from the covers, so make sure you don’t miss these beautifully told and illustrated tales. Reviews: mombian.com/2026/10/02/1... #BookSky
10 LGBTQ-Inclusive Picture Books You May Have Missed - Mombian
These LGBTQ-inclusive picture books aren’t “about” being LGBTQ, but simply feature LGBTQ people and families experiencing a variety of joys and challenges. The LGBTQ inclusion isn’t always obvious fro...
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October 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
These LGBTQ-inclusive picture books aren’t “about” being LGBTQ, but feature LGBTQ people and families experiencing life. The LGBTQ inclusion isn’t always obvious from the covers, so make sure you don’t miss these beautifully told and illustrated tales. Reviews: mombian.com/2026/10/02/1... #BookSky
Hi, #kidlit & #MGlit folks! I review every book for ages 0-12 w/ #LGBTQ rep (i.e., w/more than a passing reference) for my Database of LGBTQ Family Books. If you have one coming out in 2025, please DM to make sure I have it on my list & can get an ARC when available. Thanks! mombian.com/database/
The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books - Mombian
1700+ Children's Books, Parenting Books, Music Albums, and More for and About LGBTQ Families
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December 27, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Hi, #kidlit & #MGlit folks! I review every book for ages 0-12 w/ #LGBTQ rep (i.e., w/more than a passing reference) for my Database of LGBTQ Family Books. If you have one coming out in 2025, please DM to make sure I have it on my list & can get an ARC when available. Thanks! mombian.com/database/
New IVF Executive Order Falls Short.
A new federal executive order purports to expand access to IVF and make it more affordable. But does it?
Will it benefit LGBTQ people growing their families?
Short answer: No.
#MOMSky
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A new federal executive order purports to expand access to IVF and make it more affordable. But does it?
Will it benefit LGBTQ people growing their families?
Short answer: No.
#MOMSky
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New IVF Executive Order Falls Short - Mombian
A new federal executive order purports to expand access to IVF and make it more affordable. But does it? Will it benefit LGBTQ people growing their families?
mombian.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:52 AM
New IVF Executive Order Falls Short.
A new federal executive order purports to expand access to IVF and make it more affordable. But does it?
Will it benefit LGBTQ people growing their families?
Short answer: No.
#MOMSky
mombian.com/2025/02/19/n...
A new federal executive order purports to expand access to IVF and make it more affordable. But does it?
Will it benefit LGBTQ people growing their families?
Short answer: No.
#MOMSky
mombian.com/2025/02/19/n...
USA Fencing, the governing body for the sport of fencing in the U.S., disqualified a cis woman from a recent competition after she refused to fence a trans woman. As a former competitive fencer, I fully support the organization’s decision. Here’s why. #trans mombian.com/2025/04/04/m...
My Sword Is Yours: In Defense of Trans Athletes - Mombian
USA Fencing, the governing body for the sport of fencing in the U.S., disqualified a cisgender woman from a recent competition after she refused to fence a transgender woman. As a former competitive f...
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April 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
USA Fencing, the governing body for the sport of fencing in the U.S., disqualified a cis woman from a recent competition after she refused to fence a trans woman. As a former competitive fencer, I fully support the organization’s decision. Here’s why. #trans mombian.com/2025/04/04/m...
#KidLit and #MGlit authors: If you have an LGBTQ-inclusive book coming out (so to speak) this year, please let me know so I can get an ARC! I review them all for my Database of LGBTQ Family Books. I have a long list already, but sometimes I miss something. mombian.com/database/
The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books - Mombian
1700+ Children's Books, Parenting Books, Music Albums, and More for and About LGBTQ Families
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February 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#KidLit and #MGlit authors: If you have an LGBTQ-inclusive book coming out (so to speak) this year, please let me know so I can get an ARC! I review them all for my Database of LGBTQ Family Books. I have a long list already, but sometimes I miss something. mombian.com/database/
Today is International Nonbinary People’s Day, but you can keep the spirit going all year long with these great board, picture, early reader, and middle grade books that have #nonbinary protagonists. #BookSky #QueerKidLit mombian.com/2025/07/14/1...
10 Recent Kids' Books With Nonbinary Protagonists - Mombian
Today is International Nonbinary People's Day, but you can keep the spirit going all year long with these great board, picture, early reader, and middle grade books with nonbinary protagonists.
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July 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Today is International Nonbinary People’s Day, but you can keep the spirit going all year long with these great board, picture, early reader, and middle grade books that have #nonbinary protagonists. #BookSky #QueerKidLit mombian.com/2025/07/14/1...