Queer Joy in Full Color: An Annotated Bibliography of Joy-Centered Picture Books

Abstract

There are many reasons why it is time to move toward a joy-centered queer picture book approach. First, many main themes of queer picture books have often been centered on protagonists who did not quite understand themselves and were trying to solve a problem or dilemma in their lives. Additionally, with the push for social-emotional learning in many schools, there is a need for students to celebrate themselves and for everyone to see queer life as