About
Out & About Book Bus is bringing LGBTQIA+ Visibility, Community and Queer Joy to Minnesota Children and Families!
Out & About Book Bus is a mobile LGBTQIA+ library connecting children and families in the Twin Cities and beyond with LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming stories. We adopted the Out & About Book Bus in summer 2025 from its previous family in the San Francisco Bay Area who utilized the bus as an LGBTQIA+ children’s bookstore.
Like other libraries, Out & About Book Bus will play a crucial role in building and strengthening communities by providing spaces for connection, opportunities for learning and engagement, and access to resources.
LGBTQIA+ children and families are currently facing alarmingly high levels of discrimination, bullying and stress, and many are moving to Minnesota to seek refuge from anti-LGBTQIA+ laws in other states. We will be “out & about” in the Book Bus - meeting families where they are and bringing them community, affirmation, resources, and joy at a time they need it most.
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Rainbow Story Times
Rainbow Story Times feature LGBTQIA+ and gender inclusive children’s books and can be offered in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. During the winter months, these are opportunities for families to connect and get access to LGBTQIA+ and gender inclusive books while the bus is hibernating. During spring-summer-fall months, story times can be offered along with Out & About Book Bus visits or without the bus.
Check out our calendar for upcoming Rainbow Story Times and pop-up bus events or send us an event request from the Contact Page.
Education Resources
Rainbow Kits are available for preschool and elementary school educators in English or Spanish.
Building LGBTQIA+ and Gender Affirming Preschools and Elementary School Workshops for school staff and educators are offered in English and Spanish.
Family Workshops on LGBTQIA+ and gender inclusive parenting are offered in English and Spanish.
Additionally, Out & About Book Bus curates Recommended Book Lists on a variety of topics, as well as lesson plans in English and Spanish that complement the books featured on those lists.
Learn more about our offerings and prices by submitting a request below.
