Great Books from Nickname Press

Our children's books are aimed at open-minded, diversity-friendly families who love to read.
With your support Nickname Press will be able to create and publish more titles that embrace diversity in family!

To purchase any of our books online, please visit our web store here.

For bulk orders, or if you represent a book seller or media outlet, please contact us directly at [email protected].
We love to talk about our work, and are actively seeking a publisher and/or distributor.

Also, please browse our collection of links to more great books for diverse families here.


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The Not-So-Only Child
(Hardcover NOW AVAILABLE for only $14.95!, and Softcover for $9.95!)

written by Heather Jopling
illustrated by Lauren Page Russell

illus. SC, diversity-friendly, ages 3-6.

Larissa is an only child, but she is not alone! See how big this only child's family is! This book shows that an only child can still have a very full family with different lifestyles and ethnicities represented in her world.
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Ryan's Mom is Tall
(NOW AVAILABLE!)

written by Heather Jopling
illustrated by Allyson Demoe

illus. SC, lesbian-positive, ages 3-6.

Ryan's Mom and Mummy are different in many ways. See how their family puzzle fits together! This comparative book of opposites highlights the differences between Ryan's Mom and Mummy while using a puzzle motif to create a picture of families in the new millennium.
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Monicka's Papa is Tall
(NOW AVAILABLE!
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written by Heather Jopling
illustrated by Allyson Demoe

illus. SC, gay-positive, ages 3-6.

This is the gay-positive version of Ryan's Mom is Tall. This version of the story shows Monicka's Papa and Daddy and highlights the differences between her two fathers while using the same puzzle motif found in Ryan's Mom is Tall to bring about its conclusion.
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View links to more great books for diverse families here.