A Kids Co. Blog

Talking with kids about being transgender

by Yazmin Macias / Aug 11, 2022

Gia, author of A Kids Book About Being Transgender, talks to kids about her experience coming out as transgender. Explaining to kids what it means to be transgender and how to support others in the LGBTQ community.  

How to talk to kids about suicide

by Yazmin Macias / Aug 11, 2022
Author Angela Frazier talks to kids about coping with losing loved ones to suicide. Answering kids questions about suicide and how they can looks for the signs that someone they love is struggling.

Answering kids' questions about death

by Yazmin Macias / Aug 11, 2022

Author Taryn Schuelke talks to kids about death by answering common questions they have. Talking about the causes of death and what happens afterwards. Encouraging kids to talk about the feelings they have when someone passes.

Teaching kids to be curious about technology

by Yazmin Macias / Aug 11, 2022

Author Amber Case highlights all the different technologies we use in our everyday lives. Teaching kids to have curiosity about the positives and negatives of the technology we use, and what different technologies can look like. 

Leading kids through books

by Yazmin Macias / Aug 11, 2022

Author Orion Jean and Illustrator Don Tate talk about the importance of reading and seeing characters that look like you in the books you read. Talking about how lack of representation in books discourages readers, and finding strength in characters kids can relate to. 

Talking to kids about gender identity

by Yazmin Macias / Jul 29, 2022

Author Dale Miller explains what gender identity is to kids and talks about their own journey with gender expression. Talking to kids about the importance of feeling comfortable in your identity and how you present yourself to others. 

Supporting creativity in kids

by Yazmin Macias / Jul 29, 2022

Co-authors Sara and Stewart Scott Curran encourage kids to always find new ways to do things that bring them joy. Talking to kids about exploring ways to be creative in decisions they make throughout their day, from making breakfast to choosing what outfit to wear.

Encouraging kids to be proud of their identity

by Yazmin Macias / Jul 29, 2022

Encouraging kids to embrace their unique identities and be proud of who they are. Author Taboo Nawasha talks to kids about the importance of supporting diversity in the communities around them and finding ways to celebrate that diversity.