National Families Week–Adopted, Step, Mixed Ethnicities, LGBTQ, IVF, Single … US!
Susanne Gervay OAM was a single parent. Her daughter Tory has a loved IVF baby called Violet Rose. Kidney disease made surrogacy with all its risks, the journey of her daughter. Tory is here with Misty her surrogate and newborn Violet Rose.
As a specialist in child growth & development, Gervay says to talk to children - ‘Keep it early. Keep it simple. Keep it direct. Keep it honest. Keep it diverse. Whatever way families are formed, they are our families. ’
That’s why Gervay broke the mould. The first picture book about the diversity of our families is Guess How I Was Born (published Larrikin House)
If you’d like to talk to Susanne, daughter Tory and toddler Violet Rose, they’d love to introduce their special family to you. Like all the special families, who are US.
Author Susanne Gervay
Susanne Gervay OAM is an educational consultant & writes for young people. Presented the Lifetime Social Justice Literature Award for her body of work by the International Literacy Association, she is an ambassador for many literacy campaigns. https://sgervay.com
Illustrator Carolyn Daley
Carolyn is a visual storyteller, an illustrator and a writer. Carolyn Daley is the creative mind behind Doodle and Design. https://www.doodleanddesign.com.au
Media Contacts: Published by Larrikin House ISBN 9781923345102
Release date June 2025.
Media contact:- Dani Vee – [email protected] ph: 0425 282 696
Abbie Cini – [email protected]
Susanne Gervay - [email protected]; 0413 050 922
Key Facts:
National Families Week
Adopted, step, miixed ethnicities, multigenerational, LGTBQ, IVF .. all families celebrated
First picture book to recognise diverse familities.
The journey of IVF
Educational curricula recognising diverse families
Is Mother's and Father's Day appropriate ?
Contact details:
Media Contacts: Published by Larrikin House ISBN 9781923345102
Release date June 2025.
Media contact:-
Dani Vee – [email protected] ph: 0425 282 696
Abbie Cini – [email protected]
Susanne Gervay - [email protected];
0413 050 922
