About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking complex questions about their biological origins or feels like their family tree looks different from their peers. Thirteen-year-old Leah was conceived via an anonymous sperm donor, and while she loves her single mother, she feels a persistent tug of curiosity about her roots. When she discovers a donor registry, she connects with half-siblings she never knew existed, leading to a thoughtful exploration of identity and belonging. This realistic novel is perfect for middle schoolers navigating the transition from childhood to adolescence. It validates the feeling of being different while emphasizing that love, rather than just DNA, defines a home. Parents will appreciate the sensitive handling of non-traditional family structures and the absence of melodrama.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly with donor conception and the search for biological roots. The approach is secular and realistic. While there is a sense of longing, the resolution is hopeful and grounded, focusing on the agency of the child to define her own relationships.
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