#ThisIsOurBook Trailer

Watch: Dannielle Owens-Reid & Kristin Russo, co-founders of My Kid Is Gay, have co-authored a book called This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids (Chronicle Books 2014). Written in an accessible Q&A format, here, finally, is the go-to resource for parents hoping to understand and communicate with their gay child. Filled with real-life experiences from gay kids and parents, this is the book gay kids want their parents to read.

This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids hits shelves on September 9th — less than a month from today!

Click here to order your copy!

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