
Cards for celebrating the parents, caregivers, and other important people
in the lives of kids in LGBTQ families.
In 2010, the LGBTQ Parenting Network released a series of cards created for kids in LGBTQ families, to recognize and celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of our families. “I ♥ ” cards were designed to be used as a practical tool for talking about LGBTQ family issues in schools.
Illustration: Suzy Malik. Illustration: Aries Cheung llustration: Maurice Vellekoop
The philosophy behind these cards was as follows:
♥ LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer) families are awesome! They come in many shapes and sizes; some have more than one mom or dad, some have none, and, hey, some have a whole team!
♥ LGBTQ families need new ways to celebrate and recognize the special people in their lives on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or any day that celebrates family and the people that are part of your family!
Illustrated by local artists (Aries Cheung, Willow Dawson, Suzy Malik, Vajdon Sohaili, and Maurice Vellekoop), each card is unique!
CHECK OUT ALL 7 CARDS HERE!
Thanks to all the amazing friends and family that came to visit us for the launch of our I Heart My LGBTQ Family cards! It was great to see you all! Special thanks to musical guests Pink Moth and Secret Trial Five, and to Jerry for sharing his fabulous "Circle Time" skills with us all. Of course we are also grateful to Chris Reed and the peeps of Small Print Toronto.
(L to R: Vajdon, Suzy, Maurice, Willow and Mariko. At the mic, Rachel.)
P.S. Stay tuned for more writing workshops!

