Gayle Pitman author page

Gayle Pitman biography

Gayle Pitman is an author and academic whose work focuses on LGBTQ+ themes and history, particularly for children and young people. She holds a PhD in psychology and is a professor of psychology at Sacramento City College. Pitman’s writing often explores social justice, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to make complex topics accessible to younger audiences.

Pitman’s picture books include This Day in June, which introduces children to LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations and was published by Magination Press. The book received the Stonewall Book Award in 2015. Other works by Pitman include Sewing the Rainbow: The Story of Gilbert Baker and the Rainbow Flag and When You Look Out the Window: How Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin Built a Community, both of which highlight significant figures and moments in LGBTQ+ history.

Her publications are often used as educational resources in schools and libraries to support discussions about identity, acceptance, and civil rights. In 2019, Pitman published My Maddy, a picture book about a child and their non-binary parent, with Magination Press.