In everyday life, children ask their parents many questions that parent gets to choose how to explain, answer, and even pose questions back to their children. My goal in writing books is to give parents the opportunity to talk to their children about nontraditional families. As a writer, I will not explain why Jenny, a young Asian girl, has two American parents. I will not explain why Macy is being raised by a single mother with no mention of a male presence in her life. I will not explain why Dillon has two moms, or why Johnna lives with his uncle on a boat. My intention with this series is to leave out any explanation of families that are not as perfect as some may see fit. This world of ours is changing ever so quickly. Accepting change and not being judgmental are key elements in helping children be successful in our future.
