A Kids Book About Gay Parents by Jonathan West and Thomas West
Jonathan and Thomas West--or Daddy and Papa as they are known to their children--wrote A Kids Book About Gay Parents with a simple goal: to show that while their family may not always be the kind you see in books or on TV, their family is built out of love--just like any other family. Using punchy, pleasant, and playful prose, the authors have crafted an easy-to-understand book. The use of a jovial font in bright colors along with some large blocks in the same colors adds emphasis and clarity at perfect times. The Wests let readers into their family life which is filled with everything from poopy diapers and homework to celebrating the traditions of their children's families of origin and letting each child discuss all of their family how they choose. Not every topic related to gay parents can be covered in one book (especially not in one that is only 64 pages long), A Kids Book About Gay Parents is a welcome introduction. Additionally, I'd encourage families who own t...
