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This Gay Dad Wrote a Book About Surrogacy for His Daughter

Dr. Michael Hilscher wrote "Blake the Drake and the Enchanting Egg" to teach his daughter about surrogacy.

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Luca Learns: Daddy & Dada Edition

Why a Straight Mom Wrote A Kids’ Book For Gay Dads

A mom and children's book author had an "aha" moment which sparked her decision to make a version of her book specifically for two-dad families.

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a Day of Pride

Why This Gay Dad Just Published His Own Book: A Day of Pride

A Day of Pride by Roy Youldous-Raiss is this author's way of coming full circle from feelings of shame and fear to fully accepting his authentic self.

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Scoochie & Skiddles Childrens Book

LGBT-Inclusive Kid's Book Helps Families Talk About Adoption, Family...

The book is a recounting of Tom and his husband Elliott's experience adopting their oldest daughter, the muse for the main character, "Scoochie."

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Schoochie & Skiddles Fun at Grammas

Children’s Book Series 'Scoochie & Skiddles' Promotes Love,...

Author and dad Tom Tracy said it was important that the books represent gay dads, adoptive families, and mixed-race families in an easy-to-read way.

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Read This Moving Letter, From Dads to Their Surrogate, on the Eve of...

Children's book author Charlie Holderman, who wrote "My Family Is Special," share the moving letter they wrote to their surrogate the night before she delivered their twins.

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Stinkerton McPoo Goes Exploring

"Stinkerton McPoo Goes Exploring" Puts Gay Foster Dads (and Their...

Gay foster dad Stephen Hodgkinson-Soto wrote “Stinkerton McPoo Goes Exploring” to help show more families (and dogs!) like his.

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Tuesday is Daddy's Day

"Tuesday is Daddy's Day" Explores Parenting Partnership From a Kids...

Elliot Kreloff wrote this book to help children in intentional co-parenting arrangements see their families reflected.

As long as I can remember I have wanted to be a father. I’ve always loved spending time with kids. Their honesty, love of play and pure, unadulterated joy has always been a delight for me, which is why I chose, as an artist, to design, illustrate and ultimately write books for kids. 

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The Rainbow Bee

These Gay Dads Wrote a Children's Book That Celebrates Differences

The Rainbow Bee is a children’s book about diversity, love, and acceptance. It’s the story of a bee that’s born looking differently than anything the hive has seen before. The main character, Rainbow, has rainbow stripes, is shaped differently, and likes different things than the hive.

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New Children's Book Gives Boys an 'Over the Top' Role Model

Here he is boys! Here he is world! Meet The One & Only Dylan St. Claire! I felt the need to create Dylan because I grew up being unable to relate to any of the boys I saw on TV or in books.

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Erik Alexander's New Book 'The Adventure of Addie Underwater'

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Karamo Brown Co-Writes Children's Book with Son, Jason

When his sons, Jason and Chris, were young, "Queer Eye" Star Karamo Brown repeated the same saying...

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"And So Much More": A Book That Celebrates Our Kids For Being...

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Fun and Spooky Bookies for Your Pookies

When I was a baby, my mom would read to me, and it’s one of my strongest, most lovely memories of...
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