A Short History of Queer Parenting
Published on 2. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-83643-080-3 (ISBN)
Description
Queer families have always existed
Even Sappho, the OG lesbian, had a daughter named Cleis, in honour of vaginas everywhere! For centuries, the women of 'The Golden Orchid Society' in Qing-dynasty China were getting married and raising daughters together - platonically, obviously... And Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson's fabulously bisexual open marriage proved women really can have it all - a husband, two kids, a writing career and Virginia Woolf.
Maybe you're exploring your options. Maybe you don't want kids but you have questions. Either way, Kirsty Loehr provides another rollicking guide to the ups and downs of queer parenthood through the ages.
Even Sappho, the OG lesbian, had a daughter named Cleis, in honour of vaginas everywhere! For centuries, the women of 'The Golden Orchid Society' in Qing-dynasty China were getting married and raising daughters together - platonically, obviously... And Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson's fabulously bisexual open marriage proved women really can have it all - a husband, two kids, a writing career and Virginia Woolf.
Maybe you're exploring your options. Maybe you don't want kids but you have questions. Either way, Kirsty Loehr provides another rollicking guide to the ups and downs of queer parenthood through the ages.
Reviews / Votes
'This cheeky British import considers parenting practices from antiquity through modern day by considering multiple examples of caregiving configurations... Loehr ends on an upbeat note, acknowledging there's still a long way to go while offering reassurances about ever-expanding public acceptance and movements... Her bottom line: people have choices; choosing to become a parent should be an option for everyone.' -BooklistMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 177 mm
Width: 115 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
144 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83643-080-3 (9781836430803)
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Kirsty Loehr
A Short History of Queer Parenting
E-Book
10/2025
Oneworld Publications
€8.89
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Person
Kirsty Loehr is an English teacher and the author of A Short History of Queer Women. She loves women, football, history and comedy - but not necessarily in that order. She lives in Brighton with her son.