Families
Families by Susan Kuklin, published by Hyperion Book CH on January 3, 2006, is a 40-page exploration of the diverse fabric of family life in America. Through frank and often humorous interviews, children from fourteen different families share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a family. This edition presents a variety of family structures, including mixed-race families, immigrant families, and those with same-sex parents, highlighting the rich diversity present in contemporary society.
Readers will find a celebration of family in its many forms, offering both windows into the lives of others and mirrors reflecting their own experiences. The book addresses themes of identity and belonging, making it a valuable resource for young readers seeking to understand the complexities of family dynamics. With its engaging approach, Families invites children to appreciate the different ways families can come together, fostering empathy and connection among its audience.
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In frank, funny, touching, and often surprising interviews, children from fourteen different families talk about how they identify themselves as a family. The range of families profiled in this engaging book reflects the kaleidoscopic diversity of families in America today: there are mixed-race families and immigrant families; families of gay and lesbian couples and very religious families; families with only children, many children, adopted children, and children with special needs. This book is a celebration of all families, and provides young readers with windows into other lives, as well as mirrors in which they can see their own family relationships reflected.
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