Leo for Educators and Clinicians

    Written by Jess Bierschank · Illustrated by Deanna Hensley

    Leo Asks Big Questions is a 32-page, full-color hardcover picture book that follows Leo, a curious donor-conceived boy with two moms, as his family talks about how he began. Every copy includes a glossary of words families can use and tips for parents, which makes it easy to share in classrooms, counseling spaces, and fertility clinics. Orders of 25 or more copies qualify for a bulk quote.

    Ways to use Leo in your setting

    Classrooms and libraries

    Read Leo aloud during family-diversity units or anytime children talk about how families begin. The story follows one family with two moms and a donor-conceived child, and it leaves room for every child to notice that families begin in different ways.

    Counseling and support spaces

    The plain words and glossary give you shared language for talking about origins with young children and their caregivers. Leo is a starting point for conversations, not a replacement for your professional judgment.

    Fertility clinics and waiting rooms

    You can offer Leo to patients who are ready to talk with their young children about how their family began, including families who used donor gametes during treatment. The glossary and tips for grown-ups support conversations that continue at home.

    What is inside the book

    • 32 pages in a full-color hardcover, written for ages 0 to 8
    • A glossary of real words families can use, including sperm, egg, embryo, and donor
    • Tips for parents to keep the conversation going
    • Hardcover ISBN 979-8-234-27968-2

    Requesting a bulk quote

    Orders of 25 or more copies qualify for a bulk quote. Email hello@leoasksbigquestions.com with the subject line Bulk order quote, and include how many copies you need, your organization, and your timeline. Every book is printed to order, so please allow time for printing and delivery.

    For a single copy, visit the book page.

    Resources to share with families

    • Parent guides on telling your child, donor language, and related topics
    • Parent FAQ with answers to common questions, including questions from families using IVF
    • What the research says about telling children they were donor-conceived
    Leo Asks Big Questions book cover

    See the book first

    Read what is inside, see authentic page art, and preview the story before you order for your setting. If you have questions, email hello@leoasksbigquestions.com.

    See the book