The passing of same-sex marriage in the USA by the Supreme Court in 2015 was pivotal in bringing about awareness of diversity in the family structure. Society now faces the challenge of transitioning their perception from traditional family models to what our modern family models look like today. We need tools to educate people on diversity while simultaneously aiming to open minds and hearts.
A Simple Love Story Between a Boy and a Boy narrates the endearing love story between Gabe and Mario. As a loving couple, they lived together secretly through the Dont ask. Dont tell. military times and then lived together openly after this was repealed in 2011. They lived together as a married couple through the times when same-sex marriage was banned and then lived together as a married couple after 2015 when the Supreme Court passed the new laws allowing same-sex marriage. Together they bravely faced the challenges of going through the process of adopting their children as a gay couple.
Both characters give us a glimpse into how many struggles there are in same-sex relationships and how much harder those couples have to work to find acceptance in a close-minded society.
The story unfolds in a simple manner and covers basic historical LGBT related facts. Its simplicity reflects in its verbiage and its illustrations. The story is appropriate for all ages and all peoples. Parents and educators will find it extremely child friendly and enlightening.
Om författaren
MELISA MEL uses her work, publications, and philanthropy in her constant efforts to help bridge the gaps of understanding that relate to vulnerable populations. She began her company From Victim to Survivor, LLC, with that goal in mind. She is an author, trainer, keynote speaker, and educator whose focus is on creating a sense of awareness towards vulnerable populations in all those whom she encounters.
As a member and facilitator for the LGBT community, Melisa Mel has seen how discrimination is still a concern among her peers. While same-sex marriage is legally accepted, it is still not quite something around which some have “wrapped their mind”. Such acceptance will take time and empathy.
As an educator, Melisa Mel feels that all challenges are best met with education and true-to-life stories such as this one. By learning about others and hearing their stories one can build empathy and come to understand new ways of doing things.
In choosing her characters for this story, Melisa Mel chose two men she admires tremendously for how they have conquered living as a gay couple through historic times. They are both outstanding examples of how gender is not the key part of a relationship, whereas true, lasting love and respect towards each other is the key. This book is based on the true story of her brother, Gabe, and his husband, Mario.
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