Daddy’s Roommate

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Dublin Core

Title

Daddy’s Roommate

Subject

Children's Fiction

Description

This book was one of the first children's books to portray homosexuality in a positive light. It tells the story of one boys divorced father who now lives with his life partner. The two men do the same things heterosexual couples do such as take care of the house, argue, and spend time with their boy.

The book has been challenged due to its topic, and has appeared as number 2 on ALA's list of 100 most challenged for 1990-1999.

Creator

Michael Willhoite

Publisher

Boston: Alyson Wonderland

Date

1990

Format

Softcover

Language

English

Collection

Citation

Michael Willhoite, “Daddy’s Roommate,” Special Collections, accessed March 29, 2024, https://archive.fims.uwo.ca/specialcollections/items/show/116.