If Queers Weren’t Meant to Have Kids … is both a satirical picture book for adults and a love letter to rainbow families.
In this age of growing censorship and manufactured moral panics, this book cheekily pokes fun at the conservative cultural warriors by asking questions such as: if queers weren’t meant to have kids, why do lesbians nest after one week? Why are hot gays called daddy? Why are drag queens so maternal?
Written by renowned Indigenous journalist Narelda Jacobs and her communications specialist wife Karina Natt, and illustrated by award-winning First Nations artist Molly Hunt, this beautiful picture book is a loud and proud celebration of chosen family, guncles, the gaybourhood and more.
If Queers Weren’t Meant to Have Kids … is the perfect gift for everyone: those who see themselves and their values reflected in its pages; and, especially, those who don’t!
Narelda Jacobs OAMis a Whadjuk Noongar journalist, presenter, commentator and keynote speaker. Starting in the Perth newsroom in 2000, Narelda’s career at Network 10 has spanned a quarter of a century and seen her present daily national news bulletins, current affairs shows and lifestyle programs.
Karina Natt is a former lawyer and journalist who spent almost a decade working as a senior adviser in federal politics. Karina is now working in communications and media production, and advisory. Together with Narelda, she is working to elevate First Nations and queer voices across platforms.
Molly Huntis a multitalented Balanggarra and Yolngu artist from Wyndham, Kimberley, Western Australia. Her blend of digital illustrations, animations and mural art has resulted in collaborations with major brands such as The Body Shop, Google, TikTok and FIFA. In 2023, with DeadlyScience founder Corey Tutt, Molly published This Book Thinks Ya Deadly!, an illustrated compendium that celebrates the diversity and success of First Nations people.
“A fun, family-friendly rebuttal to all the questions queer parents face. Equally sassy, charming and embracing – just like every queer parent you know.” – Benjamin Law
If Queers Weren’t Meant to Have Kids… is published by University of Queensland Press (UQP) and available from all good book retailers.
Image: If Queers Weren’t Meant to Have Kids… – courtesy of University of Queensland Press (UQP)