Proud of Me

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All I want is for my family to be proud of me...
An accessible child-centred story about self-acceptance and the importance of opening up to those closest to you.Becky and Josh are almost-twins, with two mums and the same anonymous donor dad. Josh can't wait until he's eighteen, the legal age when he can finally contact his donor, and he'll do anything to find out more - even if it involves lying. Becky can't stop thinking about her new friend, Carli. Could her feelings for Carli be a sign of something more Becky and Josh both want their parents to be proud of them...but right now, they're struggling to even accept themselves. Praise for Sarah Hagger-Holt's debut, Nothing Ever Happens Here "A barrier-breaking, empathy-inducing story for all." LoveReading4Kids"I can't wait for kids to read it - it's a book a lot of people need right now." Jay Hulme, award-winning poet"Compassionate and sweet and full of people trying their best. Highly recommended." Robin Stevens "Pitch perfect as far as I'm concerned. I wish there'd been books like this in my day." Christine Burns MBE, British Political Activist

Reviews

Warm, funny and believable, this coming-of-age story is thought-provoking without ever sacrificing plot to "issues". * The Guardian *
A fantastic book - I absolutely loved it! * L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency *
Proud of Me glows with the importance of openness, honesty and support from friends and family, which is an excellent message for children to take away. * Just Imagine *
This beautifully written middle grade book is perfect for children who are just starting secondary school, when friendships and relationships with parents can change and feel a bit more complicated. * BookTrust *
A warm and sensitive story about the importance of finding yourself, and the joy, strength and understanding you can get from finding others. * Simon James Green, author of Gay Club *

Author Bio

Sarah Hagger-Holt lives with her partner and two daughters in Hertfordshire and works for the LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall. She is the author of two adult non-fiction LGBTQ+ parenting books and has written for the i paper, the Huffington Post, and spoken on Radio 4's Woman's Hour about LGBTQ+ parenting.