Search for lesbian grandmothers who inspired children’s book
Children's author Mama G is searching for two lesbian grandmothers who inspired her upcoming book, 'The Proudest Bird in the World.' The author met the women at Blackpool Pride in 2021 and wants to dedicate the work to them as a gesture of gratitude for their feedback on representation.
Why it matters
The story underscores the importance of diversity and representation in children's literature and the impact of reader feedback on creative works.
Mama G says many larger publishers shy away from books celebrating diversity. Photograph: Linda Nylind/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Mama G says many larger publishers shy away from books celebrating diversity. Photograph: Linda Nylind/The Guardian Books Search for lesbian grandmothers who inspired children’s book Mama G wants to dedicate her book, The Proudest Bird in the World, to pair after chance Blackpool Pride encounter
The report is a human-interest story focusing on the author's search and the motivation behind the book.
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