In the summer of 2024, the school district of Menomonee Falls, WI (which borders Milwaukee) removed the board book Love Makes a Family for showing inclusive images of families. One parent complaint related to so-called "alternative" lifestyles and families prompted the removal.
Grassroots Menomonee Falls then organized a free book drive, so that any family who wanted a copy could have one. Azora Books happily supplied the books and helped with fundrasising effort.
Written by Sophie Beer
This fun, inclusive board book celebrates the one thing that makes every family a family . . . and that's LOVE. Love is baking a special cake. Love is lending a helping hand. Love is reading one more book. In this exuberant board book, many different families are shown in happy activity, from an early-morning wake-up to a kiss before bed. Whether a child has two moms, two dads, one parent, or one of each, this simple preschool read-aloud demonstrates that what's most important in each family's life is the love the family members share.
**Did you know that the Menomonee Falls School District (WI) removed this title from its approved list of supplemental texts because it includes images of inclusive families? True story. Read the news coverage online.
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