Publishers Weekly- Publishers Weekly The latest in Pitmans LGBTQ books for children introduces young readers to a parent whose gender identity and expression are entirely fantastically their own-not a mommy or a daddy, but my Maddy. Its kind of both, and its something all its own) -gently illuminating the idea that people, too, can exist beyond categorization. Pitmans affirming text highlights the joy of in-between things-hazel eyes, sporks, sunrises, motorcycles (Its not a car or a bicycle. Booklist Starred Review- Booklist Tobaccos crisp, richly detailed illustrations depict a parent and child moving through their days with warmth and love, snuggling and reading. This celebration of nonconforming parents is a nuanced and noteworthy addition to any home, classroom, or library. It is a very nice celebration of the relationship between a parent and child, each of them being as they are.- Kiss the Book My Maddy is a heartfelt narrative that marries refreshingly unapologetic LGBTQ illustrations with text that many child readers will be able to relate to. It is so inspiring, as is the text which is filled with positive images and concepts of ones family.- Childrens Books Heal I love the depiction of a non-binary parent. Look at that gorgeous cover filled with an abundance of love, joy, and rainbow pride. ALAs 2021 Rainbow Book List Top Ten Title for Young Readers Review Quotes Gayle Pitman has written a celebratory book about parenthood that is both heartwarming and informative. Randall Ehrbar, PsyD, offers an insightful note with more information about parents who are members of gender minority communities, including transgender, gender non-binary, or otherwise gender diverse people. They are something in between and entirely their own. But lots of parents are neither a boy nor a girl, My Maddy shows how some of the best things in the world are not one thing or the other. And my Maddy likes sporks because they are not quite a spoon or a fork.

My Maddy has hazel eyes which are not brown or green. Book Synopsis A loving, affirming ode to parents who are gender fluid or gender non-binary.

About the Book A loving, affirming ode to parents who are gender fluid or gender non-binary.

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