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Hello fabulous readers! You’re looking especially well-rested today, and what you’ve done with your tentacles is just absolutely divine.

This week we had scheduled as a Guest week, but alas, we’ve all been quite busy and have no secured said guest. (Do you want post? Check out our submission page up top, or send us an email!)

So I’m going to just throw some lovely things your way, links and whatnot, and you WILL all be happy.

The Purim Superhero (http://www.keshetonline.org/resources/thepurimsuperhero/): LGBT Jewish Picture Book

I know, I know, Purim was this past weekend. And this isn’t a Jewish blog. But this book makes queer- me super duper happy for a handful of reasons.

• The first english-language LGBT Jewish picture book EVER.
• This quote by the author: “I’m very excited that this is a picture book about a kid with same-sex parents where his family structure is not the problem, but is still an important part of the story.” YES. It’s a book about queer families where their very existence isn’t the point of the book. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Also, it looks like a fab book, especially if you’re interested in Jewish stories, and have the money to spend [I don’t right now, but soon…]) And if you buy it (or have bought it), let us know what you think!

Lesbian Family: Adoption Around the World(http://lesbianfamily.com/2013/02/20/adoption-around-the-world/)

I notice in the comments that the map isn’t fully accurate, but it’s an interesting thing to look at. In the comments, there is also instructions to a much more detailed and up-to-date map that is unfortunately not linkable. Relatedly, while Germany un-banned “same-sex” couples adoption, Puerto Rico‘s Supreme Court upheld a ban . (Because nothing says “best for a child’s dignity, stability and well-being” like de- legitimizing a 12-year-old’s family(http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/puerto-rico- denies-gays-adopt-children-18548719)).

How White Queers Can Be More Inclusive of Queer POC(http://everydayfeminism.com/2013/02/how-white-queers-can-be-more-inclusive-of-queer-poc/)

We here at Queer Dads have not, to the detriment of this blog, talked much about race just yet. The post has just three short points. Even people who consider themselves allies need a little reminding, sometimes.

Raising a Son Within Princess Culture(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dresden-shumaker/raising-a-son-within-princess-culture_b_2727874.html?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl13|sec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D273509)

I link this with two caveats: one, I don’t necessarily agree with everything the author says, and two, I try to avoid Huffington Post links. But on the other hand, it warms my heart that more mainstream parents are addressing the failings of binary gender designations with regards to our kids. (A word of warning: do not read them comments.)

That’s what I’ve got this week! If you have a link you think would be of interest (on topic or off, self serving or just something you ran across) please feel free to comment!