A Kids Co. Blog
Talking with kids about being transgender
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
Answering kids' questions about death
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
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
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
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
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
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.