Many of the vocabulary words in this unit do not come directly from the texts, but instead offer more precise words students can use to articulate how a character is feeling. This will help the child understand that just because their friend has a mom and dad, and they may only have a mom, does not make them any less loved. These pictures are great ways to show children that these types of families are normal and are equally as loving as other families.

When I think about the kids we're raising, as a whole right now, I'm so goddamn hopeful for the future that I can't even really express it, for fear of losing my "unaffected internet witch" cool points (Note: I do not actually have any of those points).Love Make a Family" is a book about many different types of families, and how all families aren't the exact same. Full of unique multimedia illustrations, My Abuelita is a funny and endearing story about a boy who has great admiration for his grandmother and the work she does. Its activities began in support of families, with support groups for parents and children and then a talk show with Tinker on a Christian right-wing radio station, KKEY, a newsletter, a schools committee to speak with students and teachers, and increasing political activity.

We appreciate the many different family configurations represented in the book and the racial diversity in the beautifully drawn characters. Dual-heritage families are also featured, as well as a variety of different races and nationalities. The story follows a group of families with different compositions and backgrounds, all united by their love for one another.

Beer did an excellent job of plainly stating what she thought the smallest members of society should know about the beautiful diversity of family life while also including deeper meanings for the adults or older kids who will be reading this out loud to the little ones in their lives. There are a lot of multicultural families and kids that feel outcast or left out because their experiences as a family don’t follow what society has praised for years. How can you show that everybody - including disabled people - are owed privacy and allowed not to answer intrusive questions? Overall, "Love Makes a Family" is a fantastic book that promotes inclusivity and celebrates diversity.