Leslea Newman, author portrait

Leslea Newman

Lesléa Newman is the author of more than 50 books, including Heather Has Two Mommies, the first children's book to portray lesbian families in a positive way. She has received many literary awards and is currently the Poet Laureate of Northampton, Massachusetts. She lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Donovan's Big Day
The Boy Who Cried Fabulous
My Lover Is a Woman

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Donovan's Big Day
The Boy Who Cried Fabulous
My Lover Is a Woman

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Every May we celebrate the rich history and culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Browse a curated selection of fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators that we think your students will love. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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