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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.

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

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'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
'A fantastic read. Full of knowledge, empathy, laughs and above all hope.' - Suzi Ruffell
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
Answers every question you could have about LGBTQ+ families. A must read. -- Will Young
A wonderful book – one that both queer families and allies alike will find kind, necessary and funny. -- Alexandra Heminsley
A fresh take on parenting from two funny and empathetic modern writers. Straight people should read this book! I learnt so much. -- Lorraine Candy
This book is a vital insight into the spectrum of modern family. -- Chris Sweeney, Homo Sapiens podcast
Clever, moving and hilarious in parts too – this is a brilliant read for all parents. -- Lena de Casparis, Associate Editor ELLE
A beacon of support, information, reassurance and hope. -- Romy, The xx

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      Publisher: Pan Macmillan
      Publication Date: 11/05/2023
      ISBN13: 9781035001828, 978-1035001828
      ISBN10: 1035001829

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.

      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

      Trade Review
      '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
      'A fantastic read. Full of knowledge, empathy, laughs and above all hope.' - Suzi Ruffell
      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
      Answers every question you could have about LGBTQ+ families. A must read. -- Will Young
      A wonderful book – one that both queer families and allies alike will find kind, necessary and funny. -- Alexandra Heminsley
      A fresh take on parenting from two funny and empathetic modern writers. Straight people should read this book! I learnt so much. -- Lorraine Candy
      This book is a vital insight into the spectrum of modern family. -- Chris Sweeney, Homo Sapiens podcast
      Clever, moving and hilarious in parts too – this is a brilliant read for all parents. -- Lena de Casparis, Associate Editor ELLE
      A beacon of support, information, reassurance and hope. -- Romy, The xx

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