In this session, participants will join several presenters, including educators, parents, and COCC students, staff, and faculty, to discuss the importance of children’s literature that represents, empowers, and honors the journey of individuals and families who identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Attendees will listen to and explore current examples of children’s stories and the opportunities they afford for conversations with young children and their adults about inclusivity, expression, and care for one another. Attendees will listen to and explore current examples of children’s literature and the opportunities they afford for queer and trans children and families to …