The Queer Parent
Everything You Need to Know From Gay to Ze
Published on 16. May 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-0350-0183-5 (ISBN)
Description
'I am so glad this book is here, and only sorry it didn't arrive sooner.' - Sandi Toksvig
This informative, funny and empowering book from the hosts of the award-winning podcast Some Families is the must-have parenting toolkit for the LGTBQ+ community, their friends, family and allies, now with an introduction by Sandi Toksvig.
'Answers every question you could have about LGBTQ+ families. A must read.' - Will Young
LGBTQ+ people have more options than ever before when it comes to starting a family, but a lack of both focused information and mainstream representation can leave parents, prospective parents, friends and relatives in the dark.
Authors Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley spoke to dozens of experts and queer families, and this hugely-needed book is the product of those conversations and their own experiences of becoming parents through IUI and adoption respectively.
90% of queer parenting is just . . . parenting, but being LGBTQ+ when you're a parent does bring with it a host of conundrums that mainstream guides - which tend to assume heterosexuality - do not address.
From adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatment and other routes to parenthood, to donors, trans parenting, how to deal with family-focused homophobia, coming out at the school gates and much more, The Queer Parent is a groundbreaking toolkit for LGBTQ+ parents, parents-to-be, and anyone looking to support their journey. It is a book that redefines the family for the modern age.
This informative, funny and empowering book from the hosts of the award-winning podcast Some Families is the must-have parenting toolkit for the LGTBQ+ community, their friends, family and allies, now with an introduction by Sandi Toksvig.
'Answers every question you could have about LGBTQ+ families. A must read.' - Will Young
LGBTQ+ people have more options than ever before when it comes to starting a family, but a lack of both focused information and mainstream representation can leave parents, prospective parents, friends and relatives in the dark.
Authors Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley spoke to dozens of experts and queer families, and this hugely-needed book is the product of those conversations and their own experiences of becoming parents through IUI and adoption respectively.
90% of queer parenting is just . . . parenting, but being LGBTQ+ when you're a parent does bring with it a host of conundrums that mainstream guides - which tend to assume heterosexuality - do not address.
From adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatment and other routes to parenthood, to donors, trans parenting, how to deal with family-focused homophobia, coming out at the school gates and much more, The Queer Parent is a groundbreaking toolkit for LGBTQ+ parents, parents-to-be, and anyone looking to support their journey. It is a book that redefines the family for the modern age.
Reviews / Votes
I am so glad this book is here, and only sorry it didn't arrive sooner. -- Sandi Toksvig Answers every question you could have about LGBTQ+ families. A must read. -- Will Young I wish this book had been available when my kids were young. It would have made me feel less alone. -- Mary Portas An indispensable and urgently necessary guide to parenthood in all its forms. -- Elizabeth Day, bestselling author of <i>How to Fail</i> A fantastic read. Full of knowledge, empathy, laughs and above all hope. -- Suzi Ruffell, comedian and author of <i>Am I Having Fun Now?</i> Not only does this book need to exist but queer parents like Lotte and Stu needed to step up and write it themselves. I for one am ecstatic that they have. -- Freddy McConnell Eye-opening and a vital read for understanding how LGBTQ+ parents are redefining family structures. -- Anna Whitehouse, AKA Mother Pukka A wonderful book - one that both queer families and allies alike will find kind, necessary and funny. -- Alexandra Heminsley, journalist and author of <i>Some Body to Love</i> A fresh take on parenting from two funny and empathetic modern writers. Straight people should read this book! I learnt so much. -- Lorraine Candy, journalist and author of <i>What's Wrong With Me?</i> This book is a vital insight into the spectrum of modern family. -- Chris Sweeney, <i>Homo Sapiens</i> podcast Clever, moving and hilarious in parts too - this is a brilliant read for all parents. -- Lena de Casparis, Associate Editor <i>ELLE</i> A beacon of support, information, reassurance and hope. -- Romy, The xxMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
270 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0350-0183-5 (9781035001835)
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Persons
Lotte Jeffs is an award-winning magazine writer, editor, author and podcaster. They are a contributing editor for Grazia and have hosted the award-winning podcast Some Families as well as Grazia Life Advice. Lotte writes for broadsheet newspapers, and international magazines and was previously Deputy Editor of ELLE. Lotte's has published a children's book, My Magic Family. Lotte lives in London with her wife, daughter and two kittens. They are one of the authors of The Queer Parent.
Stu Oakley is a film publicist and award-winning podcaster. Stu has written a number of opinion pieces for The Guardian, Grazia, ELLE and Attitude. In his day job as a film publicist, Stu has worked on some of the biggest film franchises of all time including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Frozen and Jurassic World. He thought he was well-versed in dealing with divas . . . until he had toddlers! Stu lives in Hertfordshire with his husband and their three children. He is one of the authors of The Queer Parent.
Stu Oakley is a film publicist and award-winning podcaster. Stu has written a number of opinion pieces for The Guardian, Grazia, ELLE and Attitude. In his day job as a film publicist, Stu has worked on some of the biggest film franchises of all time including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Frozen and Jurassic World. He thought he was well-versed in dealing with divas . . . until he had toddlers! Stu lives in Hertfordshire with his husband and their three children. He is one of the authors of The Queer Parent.