Tom Tracy Books workbook named Anthem Awards finalist

My Family, My Voice: Where Every LGBTQ+ Family Belongs has been named a finalist in the 6th Annual Anthem Awards, placing the Tom Tracy Books workbook among more than 2,500 submissions worldwide. Community voting is open through Oct. 29, and winners will be announced Nov. 5.

Why it matters: - The finalist nod puts a workbook focused on LGBTQ+ families on a global stage for social-impact work. - The recognition can expand visibility for a resource built to help children build confidence, set boundaries and talk about family identity. - Community voting is now open, giving supporters a role in the award outcome.

What happened: - My Family, My Voice: Where Every LGBTQ+ Family Belongs was named a finalist in the Belonging & Inclusion category of the 6th Annual Anthem Awards. - The project was chosen from more than 2,500 entries worldwide. - Tom Tracy, LCSW, created the workbook through Tom Tracy Books. - Tom Tracy said the finalist placement sends a message to LGBTQ+ families that they are seen and valued. - Community Voice voting runs from Oct. 13 through Oct. 29 at celebrate.anthemawards.com. - Anthem Awards winners will be announced Nov. 5, 2026.

The details: - The workbook is described as a first-of-its-kind resource for children raised in LGBTQ+ families. - It is designed to help children build confidence, understand boundaries, handle questions from peers and adults, and celebrate their identities and family stories. - My Family, My Voice is part of the Whatever Workbooks collection. - The collection is built around inclusive, social-emotional learning-aligned materials for children. - The workbook focuses on belonging, emotional literacy, boundary setting and pride. - Finalists in the category also include organizations such as GoFundMe, glisten, StoryLab and ABC News. - Judges for the Anthem Awards are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. - This year’s judges include Nancy Brown of the American Heart Association, Heather Malenshek of Land O’Lakes, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Patrice Duckworth of Johnson & Johnson, Fatima Goss Graves of the National Women’s Law Center and Justina Nixon-Saintil of IBM. - The workbook has drawn endorsements from leaders in LGBTQ+ advocacy, adoption services, family support and pediatric care. - A board-certified pediatrician endorsed the workbook as developmentally sound, emotionally supportive and useful for families and clinicians.

Between the lines: - The finalist list shows growing recognition for family-focused inclusion tools alongside major brands, media outlets and advocacy groups. - The early endorsements suggest the workbook is being positioned not just as a consumer product, but as a support tool for families and professionals. - The Anthem Awards’ emphasis on social impact gives the project credibility beyond the LGBTQ+ niche and may help broaden its reach.

What's next: - Supporters can cast votes during the Anthem Community Voice campaign through Oct. 29. - Finalists remain eligible for Gold, Silver or Bronze Anthem Awards. - Anthem organizers will reveal the winners on Nov. 5, 2026. - Tom Tracy Books is likely to continue promoting the workbook through its website and social channels, including Tom Tracy Books on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

The bottom line: - The Anthem finalist honor gives My Family, My Voice a national platform at a time when inclusive family resources are drawing more attention.