An enthusiastic mer-boy is so happy that he just wants to give all of his friends a squish - only it turns out that some of his friends don’t feel comfortable with that. How the friends come to an awareness of their different preferences and the importance of asking for consent is a clear and age-appropriate way to reinforce children’s rights to bodily autonomy from a young age.

Beyond the basic building blocks of development, watching my kiddo step into her queer identity has broadened my perspective on the fluid possibility contained in each and every human being…

With bright and engaging illustrations, Love Makes a Family creates a literary space to celebrate the love that bonds families in their many forms. A great read for Pride month - or any month of the year!