If These Ovaries Could Talk: The Things We've Learned About Making an LGBTQ Family

If These Ovaries Could Talk: The Things We’ve Learned About Making an LGBTQ Family by Jaimie Kelton and Robin Hopkins.

If These Ovaries Could Talk: The Things We’ve Learned About Making an LGBTQ Family by Jaimie Kelton and Robin Hopkins.

"Jaimie Kelton and Robin Hopkins are helping to empower a whole new generation of LGBTQ people, specifically LGBTQ women, as they navigate their journey towards parenthood." — Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLADD

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Product Details

Category: Nonfiction (LGBTQ, LGBTQ Family, LGBTQ Parents)
348 Pages | 6 x 9 | 1.2 lb
ISBN: 978-0999294390 | Paperback $18.95
ISBN: 978-0999294376 | Hardcover $28.95
ISBN: 978-0999294369 | Ebook $9.99 (available on Kindle Unlimited)
ASIN: B08LK4SV8W | AudioBook $17.50

About the Book

JAIMIE KELTON and ROBIN HOPKINS, the creators and hosts of the popular podcast If These Ovaries Could Talk, realized the world needed to know there was more than one way to make an LGBTQ family. Each of their families came about in different ways, so how many other stories were out there? Turns out, lots. Inspired, the two friends launched their podcast asking LGTBQ families every question imaginable about their journeys to parenthood.

Now the two hosts have written a book, If These Ovaries Could Talk: The Things We’ve Learned About Making An LGBTQ Family, based on dozens of interviews to help address recurring questions that came up during their podcast. Is it important to have a child with your genetics? How does one pick a sperm donor? How will you talk to your children about where they came from? And just how does one pay for a baby because rumor has it, it costs a lot? 

With insights and stories from guests such as StaceyAnn Chin, Judy Gold, and State Senator Zach Wahls, Jaimie and Robin go humorously in-depth and guide you on a journey that is equal parts funny, serious, happy, sad, celebratory, cautionary, and powerful. You can read this book cover-to-cover or skip around like your very own LGBTQ choose your own baby adventure book. You’ll learn a lot and laugh even more along the way! Who knew making a baby could be this much fun?

 
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Reviews

"Jaimie Kelton and Robin Hopkins are helping to empower a whole new generation of LGBTQ people, specifically LGBTQ women, as they navigate their journey towards parenthood."
— Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLADD

"I love this book. It's funny. It's heartwarming. It's endearing. And it's eye-opening in terms of what LGBTQ folks go through to make a family. But it's also really relevant to people like me who've gone through the fertility process at a doctor's office."
— Amy Schumer

“Robin and Jaimie have put together a masterpiece. It’s funny. It’s informative. It’s brutally honest.”
— Judy Gold

"It's poignant, funny, beautiful and talks about what truly makes a family. Read. Listen."
— Ophira Eisenberg, NPR

“The book highlights a wide array of different people and couples who share their family building journey. While many of the stories feature LGBTQ families that range from funny to moving, the book highlights just how much a family is a family no matter how they began.”
— Jennifer Palumbo, Forbes

“Robin and Jaimie are a delight. And their book is so insightful and helpful and… it just makes you feel not alone. Even if you are not a member of the LGBTQ community, I guarantee you, you will find moments in this book that you relate to and that you can share."
— Biz Ellis, Host of One Bad Mother

“It's a lot of fun, it's a lot of laughs, and it's really informative.”
— Rachel C., Radio Free Brooklyn

“This is more than a book, it is an experience and a journey that takes us to places we may never have thought of. It is filled with the emotions of laughter and joy and it celebrates the concept of family both humorously and seriously.”
— Amos Lassen Reviews

“Robin and Jaimie have not only created an entire podcast around creating families for the LGBTQ+ community but they wrote a book with all of the important information… It’s laugh out loud funny.”
— The Book Advocate

Amazon Reviews

Read all 5-Star reviews on Amazon.

“This book solidifies every journey to parenthood is a special one! Robin and Jaimie have captured the heart, soul, and humor of their podcast into a powerfully curated collection of stories that will open minds, warm hearts, and deliver smiles.” – Amazon

“Robin and Jaimie have captured the heart, soul, and humor of their podcast into a powerfully curated collection of stories that will open minds, warm hearts, and deliver smiles.” – Amazon

“The interaction between the authors/hosts and the interviewees is sensitive, warmly compassionate, and at times hilarious, following the leads of the invited guests. There is much to be learned from reading this book: it is more informative than could be imagined” – Amazon

“There is no book like this on the market. Whats more is that the book is not just about facts. Jamie and Robin are thoughtful, interesting and so very funny so it’s a joy to read. I am so grateful to them for writing this book. I am recommending it to everyone I know. These ladies are trailblazers!” – Amazon

Interested in Reviewing? Request a Review Copy

Book reviewers, news media, radio, bloggers, and podcasters interested in reviewing If These Ovaries Could Talk, a Review Copy is available through Edelweiss from Lit Riot Press.

If These Ovaries Could Talk Podcast

If These Ovaries Could Talk is a podcast where two lesbians chat about making babies and non-traditional families. Hosts Jaimie Kelton and Robin Hopkins go humorously in-depth with weekly guests about their hopes, dreams, fears, and setbacks when bringing a new life into the world with a lot of love and a good amount of science. The mission is to normalize, elevate and celebrate non-traditional families while confirming that they’re just like other parents. The result is a compelling podcast that explores the age-old question. What it's like to live as an LGBTQ family in a world built for straight people? If These Ovaries Could Talk was the winner of The People’s Choice Podcast Awards in the LGBTQ category.