New workbook aims to support children in LGBTQ+ families

Tom Tracy launched “My Family, My Voice” on June 15, 2026, with Two Moms and Two Dads editions designed to help children in LGBTQ+ families handle questions, bullying, and identity issues. The workbook targets a gap in family resources and is now available through online booksellers. Why it matters: - The workbook targets more than 5 million U.S. children being raised by 2.6 million LGBTQ+ parents, based on The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law’s July 2024 report on LGBTQ parenting. - The release addresses a resource gap for children in LGBTQ+ families who face intrusive questions, teasing, bullying, and identity-related stress. - Tom Tracy says the workbook could help millions of children and families build pride, resilience, and better communication at home. What happened: - Tom Tracy launched “My Family, My Voice: A Kid’s Guide to Confidence, Boundaries, and Family Pride” on Monday, June 15, 2026. - The workbook comes in Two Moms and Two Dads editions. - The release coincides with Pride Month and Father’s Day. - Tracy is an award-winning children’s author, a New Jersey licensed clinical social worker, and a gay parent of two daughters. - Tracy publishes through Tom Tracy Books and released the workbook under the “Whatever Workbooks” brand. The details: - The workbook is designed for children ages 6–12, or older. - Lex, a gender-neutral penguin character, guides the activities and prompts. - The workbook includes exercises, coping strategies, and family conversation prompts. - Children are meant to learn how to respond to intrusive questions about their family. - The book also addresses teasing or bullying tied to parents’ sexual orientation or gender identity. - The workbook aims to help children build emotional resilience and self-confidence. - The content also supports trans and gender-diverse parents. - A pediatrician who is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community reviewed and recommended the workbook. - Dozens of LGBTQ+ parents helped shape early drafts and tested them with their children. - The parent reviewers included physicians, psychologists, clinical therapists, teachers, and academic professors. - The workbook includes a Parent & Caregiver Introductory Letter from Jordyn White, vice president at the Human Rights Campaign and a board member of Rainbow Families. - Tracy said the workbook was built by the community for the community. Between the lines: - The launch taps into an audience that has long lacked a child-focused tool for discussing family structure and public scrutiny. - The separate Two Moms and Two Dads editions signal a push to make the resource feel directly relevant to different family types. - Endorsements from LGBTQ+ media, parenting, and family-building leaders suggest the book is being positioned as both a practical workbook and a community-endorsed resource. What’s next: - The workbook is now available for retail purchase at online booksellers. - The company directs readers to more information . - Tracy is also promoting the workbook across social media channels linked in the release.