An Open Book: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Children's Books with Alli Harper at Ourshelves

Outspoken Voices - a Podcast for LGBTQ+ Families

Whether you're searching for your child's first picture book or striving to diversify your neighborhood library, it's not always easy to discover books that represent diverse families in a loving and respectful way. In today's episode, we're joined by Alli Harper, founder of Ourshelves: Diverse Book Boxes for Children, to talk more about the impact of diverse storytelling and how we can come together to advocate for more LGBTQ+ representation in #KidLit.
About Our Guest
Alli Harper is the founder and owner of OurShelves, a diverse children’s books subscription service and advocacy effort. She is also a lawyer and community organizer who believes in fairness. She and her wife, Jenn, are "Mommy" and “Mama” to Anna (ages 8), Isaac (age 2).
Links to Learn More

1. Learn more about Ourshelves.
2. Check out the Mombian Database of LGBTQ+ Family Books, Media, and More.
3. Visit Family Equality's Book Nook.
4. Explore the Diverse BookFinder to identify and explore multicultural picture books.
5. Discover Stonewall Award-winning books and books on the ALA's Rainbow List.
6. Read, "Inclusive Bedtime Stories: Finding Books that Celebrate Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming Identities."
7. Check out our Back to School resources