Welcome to LGBTQ+ Musical Storytime! During this four-day camp, students will explore gender identity and self-expression through books, music, and more. Each class will involve sing-a-long activities, a children's book read-aloud, guided discussions, and an interactive art or dance activity with a song by a Transgender and/or Nonbinary musician. 

Throughout the week, the topics covered will help students gain an understanding and appreciation for a diversity of gender experiences including Cis, Trans, and Nonbinary genders, and we will explore different ways that people can express their identities. Students will have the opportunity to use their new knowledge to explore the ways they feel about and express their own identities. We will also learn a bit about the history of LGBTQ+ rights movements and how we can all participate in the world in a way that is respectful of people of all genders and identities. Students of all genders are welcome in class, and no prior experience or knowledge of LGBTQ+ identities is needed. 

Daily Themes and Course Content: 

Day 1: Gender Expression
♫ Read-aloud: "Teo's Tutu" by Maryann Jacob Macias
♫ Song of the Day: "Weaknees" by Vivek Shraya

Day 2: Gender Identity
♫ Read-aloud: "When Aidan Became a Brother" by Kyle Lukoff
♫ Song of the Day: "Bird You Can Fly" by Eyemèr

Day 3: Gender Expression
♫ Read-aloud: "My Rainbow" by Trinity and DeShanna Neal
♫ Song of the Day: "You Are My Sunshine" by Willmer "Little Axe" Broadnax

Day 4: Words and Pronouns
♫ Read-aloud: "What Are Your Words?" by Katherine Locke
♫ Song of the Day: "Masterpiece" by Summer Luk

Day 5: History of Pride
♫ Read-aloud: "Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution." by Rob Sanders
♫ Song of the Day: "I Am America" by Shea Diamond


NOTE: In order to achieve adequate sound quality over Zoom, students may need to be muted during some portions of the class. However, there are many opportunities for verbal participation, and students may be asked to unmute during class. If students are unable to unmute independently, it may be beneficial to have an adult nearby to assist during class.