A Short History of Queer Parenting
$23.27
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
3 February 2026
Summary
For most straight couples, starting a family tends to be simple…For queer couples, not so much.
But queer families have always existed – even Sappho, the OG lesbian, had a daughter. She named her Cleis, in honour of vaginas everywhere!
Exploring the historic lives of queer parents like Oscar Wilde and the women of ‘The Golden Orchid Society’ – and guided by her own experience of reciprocal IVF – Kirsty Loehr provides another rollicking guide to the ups and downs of queer paren…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781836430803 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1836430809 |
| Author: | Kirsty Loehr |
| Publisher: | Oneworld Publications |
| Imprint: | Oneworld Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 3 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 150g |
| Dimensions: | 16mm x 111mm x 178mm |
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Critics Review
‘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.’ —Booklist
Kirsty Loehr
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.
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