Lesléa Newman has the unique ability to both chronicle history and change it. The lesbian author first came to national prominence in the early 1990s after her work, Heather Has Two Mommies, became one of the most prominent children’s books to depict a family led by same-sex parents. Revolutionary then and, somewhat sadly, still, Heather changed life for millions of queer families starving for representation. Often challenged by conservative parents and school officials, Heather presaged the anti-LGBTQ+ book ban wars that still rage to this day.

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