A Normal Turtle: An LGBTQ Kid's Book - Hardcover

Killingtree, Douglas

 
9781684012893: A Normal Turtle: An LGBTQ Kid's Book

Synopsis


This story is different from "normal," it's said,

A kid born as a fox, raised a turtle instead!

It's so hard when you're small to tell left from right,

So imagine, I ask, our little Kit's plight.

Will they be brave? Time only can tell

If our poor little fox will come out of their shell...

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About the Author

Author and illustrator Douglas Killingtree's (née Reynolds) background is in theatre, with a particular focus in performance, Shakespeare, and playwriting.

Growing up gay in small-town America, Doug is intimately aware of the specific challenges facing LGBTQ youth, even in the 21st century. He has written this book as a gift to his nieces and nephews in the hope that, with their parents' support, it will help teach them tolerance of others and acceptance of themselves, whoever they may be...

He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his partner Calvin and their dog, Harper.

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