This was a really interesting look at the way families can come to be and all the various options we have with modern science for reproduction. The book includes vignettes with real families that have used less conventional ways of starting families including use of a sperm donor, embryo adoption, adoption, and in vitro fertilization.

While this book was written for older children, I recommend it for all ages, and love the inclusive information. I think it's really important that all children see themselves in non-fiction, and this is a great reference for my library.

This book, intended for older children and tweens, tells the many ways families can be formed. It includes many different types of families from a variety of backgrounds. Each chapter includes a description of the processes and then personal stories from people who have chosen to create a family that way. It is inclusive of LGTBQIA families.

As the mom of kids who came into the world in less than the usual way, I was interested in this title. It explains the various less-common ways people form a family (IVF, surrogacy, adoption, etc.) and is frank without being over the top with the details. The narration and story of the parents as they make their decisions was compelling. I think my oldest daughter (10) will be ready for this in a couple of years. There's no content here I would find objectionable for a 10-year-old, but it does require a bit of abstract thinking that makes it more relevant to the middle school student rather than upper elementary.

I adore this book and I'd like it to be required reading for people. My family is built by adoption and I am always interested in the many ways of building a family. This book goes in and describes the several ways there are and then also shares stories of families that were built that way! It was fascinating.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC for the purpose of this review. 5 Stars!