By Amie Taylor (author) , Kaspa Clarke (illustrator)
"Find out and celebrate what it means to be a pride family with this inclusive and welcoming picture book."
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Roshni has two mums, making them the perfect person to introduce us to the many types of family that come under the pride umbrella. Putting pride families firmly into the wider context of modern families, Roshni demonstrates that family doesn’t have to mean a mum, a dad and 2.5 children.
Each letter of LGBTQIA is simply and succinctly defined. Obvious family structures are covered, such as single parent and step families, as are more complex family set-ups. This is a book that endeavours to acknowledge a host of different family structures, with the enduring message that what matters most is love. Topics such as adoption, pregnancy, fostering, surrogacy, and pro-nouns are all handled sensitively and informatively.
The educational text is beautifully complemented by muted rainbow-hued illustrations. Flags representing different groups of the LGBTQIA community are the backdrop to every page, creating a comforting consistency and underpinning the subjects covered. The illustrations also add a level of intersectionality to the book, both in terms of race and physical disability representation.
A helpful “notes for adults” section at the end provides a short glossary of key terms, an explanation of the difference between gender and sexuality, and information on poly relationships, bisexual, single and transgender parents. All promoting open-mindedness and the importance of not making assumptions.
Educational and accessible; a must-have book for children of pride families, but also an important book to normalise and explain different family structures to all children.
Pride Families is available to buy through Jessica Kingsley for £12.99.
Families come in all different shapes and sizes, and each one is perfect! Come and celebrate what it means to be a Pride Family in this beautifully illustrated book written by LGBTQIA+ author, Amie Taylor and Illustrated by Kaspa Clarke.
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LGBTQIA+ families come in all the colours of the rainbow. Perhaps you belong to a Pride family, or maybe you have a friend who belongs to a Pride Family?
This educational children's book explores what these families look like with a focus on trans, non-binary, gay, lesbian and polyamorous family set ups. Covering themes such as, pregnancy, donor conception and surrogacy alongside a guide for adults that helps explain terminology, this book is an invaluable resource for sharing and celebrating what it means to be a Pride family.
'Discovering and celebrating diversity is at the heart of this tenderly illustrated children's book. It's a wholesome and affirming read that acknowledges the many forms families can take, whether they're already part of our lives or yet to be encountered. As a trans masculine individual who identifies as bisexual, I found it comforting and empowering to see myself represented in these pages. I believe many Pride families will find resonance in this book, and it can serve as a valuable educational tool to promote understanding and acceptance of the beautiful variations that exist in our world.' - Fox Fisher, Artist, Author and Film-maker
Amie Taylor (she/her) is an LGBTQIA+ writer, theatre maker and workshop facilitator. She runs a theatre company that produces productions and workshops for young people about LGBTQIA+. She contributes regularly to BBC Radio London, where she speaks on LGBTQ+ arts and culture. She has previously published The Big Book of LGBTQ+ Activities and The Monster Book of Feelings. When she's not writing and theatre making, she works for 3 days a week at Fun Palaces, and organisation that campaigns for cultural democracy so that everyone has a say in what counts as culture, where it happens, who makes it, and who experiences it.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Pride Families and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Pride Families features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, PSHE: Family Issues, PSHE: Sexuality, Gender and Relationships, Featured Books for 5+ readers
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. Not Available.
Pride Families was written by Amie Taylor and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pride Families has 37 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. Not Available.
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