Sarah Hagger-Holt

All I want is for my family to be proud of me... An accessible child-centered story about self-acceptance and the importance of opening up to those closest to you. Becky and Josh are almost-twins, with two mums and the same anonymous donor dad. Josh can't wait until he's eighteen, the legal age when he can finally contact his father, and he'll do anything to find out more - even if it involves lying. Becky can't stop thinking about her new friend, Carli. Could her feelings for Carli be a sign of something more? Becky and Josh both want their parents to be proud of them...but right now, they're struggling to even accept themselves.

Proud of Me

"This is Littlehaven. Nothing ever happens here. Until my dad." Izzy's family is under the spotlight when her dad comes out as Danielle, a trans woman. Izzy is terrified her family will be torn apart. Will she lose her dad? Will her parents break up? And what will people at school say? Izzy's always been shy, but now all eyes are on her. Can she face her fears, find her voice and stand up for what's right?

Nothing Ever Happens Here

Aidan lives with his loud, large and loving family, down the road from best friend Jack. When Aidan’s mum agrees to be a surrogate for gay couple, Justin and Atif, Aidan worries about what this will mean for himself and his family. It pushes him to think more about his own identity and whether or not he is ready to come out. 

 

Meanwhile, Jack is bullied at school for seeming gay, and Aidan’s reaction threatens to drive the two friends apart, just when they both most need a friend.

Just Like Everyone Else

A commercial coming-of-age story for tweens exploring identity, family and self-acceptance, from award-winning author Sarah Hagger-Holt. Thirteen-year-old Aidan can't breathe in his crowded family home. Running is his only respite from four loud sisters and involved, touchy-feely parents. Then his mum makes an announcement: she's having another baby. Only, this time it's not for her; she will be a surrogate for gay couple Justin and Atif. Aidan is incensed. As if his family wasn't embarrassing - or big - enough already. But he's also scared. Aidan thinks he might be gay, and he's really struggling to accept this possibility. He's definitely not ready to come out, but what if being around Justin and Atif exposes him as gay? If only he was just like everyone else. Praise for Sarah Hagger-Holt: Winner of the Little Rebels Award Twice-nominated for the Carnegie Medal "Gentle and compassionate" The Times Literary Supplement "A fantastic book - I absolutely loved it!" L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency "Warm, funny and believable" The Guardian

Rachel Hagger-Holt

Lesbian, gay and bisexual Christians can be found in every shape, size or type of church and following their faith outside the church. They are constantly talked about, but their voices, and those of their friends and families, are rarely heard. This unique book is filled with their stories and offers plenty of practical, positive help on managing relationships with God, the church and other people. Attitudes to homosexuality have become a defining issue for many churches, with impassioned arguments being put forward on different sides of the debate. This book show how individuals and churches can live out their faith with integrity in spite of the arguments and sensationalism.

A Survival Guide for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Christians and Their Friends, Families and Churches

Living It Out

Pride and Joy is a practical, positive guide for lesbian, gay, bi and trans parents. It draws on experiences and advice for a huge range of LGBT parents and their children.

Sarah Hagger-Holt

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