‘My whole family though that being gay meant you would move to London, get AIDS and die. They were terrified.’
Author Matt Cain grew up in the 1980s and his parents were afraid of what being a gay man meant for their son’s future. ‘Well,…
Category: Gender Diversity
Sylvia and Marsha: You Can Teach Transgender History – Yes, You!
When I first wrote Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution: The Story of the Trans Women of Color Who Made Lgbtq+ History, I learned just…
Free worksheets from The Trans Self-Care Workbook
“Theo Lorenz’s Trans Self-Care Workbook is just the gentle friend and fierce ally that you need to guide you through your gender journey. Packed with…
Why do asexuals need representation when they do…nothing?
When the topic of asexuality being represented in media comes up, there is often one common question that comes along with it: Why do asexuals…
Announcing the winners of the JKP Writing Prize
We are delighted to announce the winners of the JKP Writing Prize. The winning writers are:Danielle HopkinsDen CaseyEzra WoodgerEdward WhelanHarry MizumotoKirrin MedcalfKole FulmineTash Oakes-Monger Congratulations…
Free activity sheets from The Big Book of LGBTQ+ Activities
We’re offering four free-to-download activity sheets from The Big Book of LGBTQ+ Activities! Just follow the links below to download your own printable sheets; colouring-in…
The Making of “Rainbow Village” – A Peek Behind the Scenes
Author and illustrator Emmi Smid gives us a glimpse into the creation process of her new children’s book, Rainbow Village. The writing process The thing…
“We learn best when things are fun and a bit silly!” – the making of The Big Book of LGBTQ+ Activities
Author Amie Taylor on the making of her new creative workbook for children – The Big Book of LGBTQ+ Activities. Miserable unicorns, queer princesses and…
Why I wrote “Rainbow Village” – A Story to Help Children Celebrate Diversity
One day a friend I met at university messaged me that he was passing through town, and whether I fancied meeting up. We hadn’t seen…
Celebrate Non-Binary People’s Day with an exclusive extract from Jamie Windust’s book, ‘In Their Shoes’
To honour non-binary people’s day this year, we’re excited to share an exclusive extract from Jamie Windust’s new book, In Their Shoes. It’s a fun…