Search for lesbian grandmothers who inspired children’s book
Mama G is searching for two lesbian grandmothers who inspired her upcoming children's book after a chance encounter at Blackpool Pride. The book, titled 'The Proudest Bird in the World', aims to highlight the representation of older queer women in children's literature. Despite efforts to locate the women, their identities remain unknown, prompting a social media campaign for their discovery.
- ▪Mama G, whose real name is Robert Pearce, aims to dedicate her book to the two women who inspired it.
- ▪The book features two lesbian grandparents who educate a young bird about the meaning of the rainbow flag.
- ▪Mama G has noted that larger publishers often shy away from diverse stories due to profit concerns.
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| Original publisher | the Guardian |
| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jun/07/search-lesbian-grandmothers-inspired-the-proudest-bird-children-book |
| Publication time | Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:27 GMT |
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Mama G says many larger publishers shy away from books celebrating diversity. Photograph: Linda Nylind/The GuardianView image in fullscreenMama G says many larger publishers shy away from books celebrating diversity. Photograph: Linda Nylind/The GuardianBooksSearch for lesbian grandmothers who inspired children’s book Mama G wants to dedicate her book, The Proudest Bird in the World, to pair after chance Blackpool Pride encounterJosh Halliday North of England editorSun 7 Jun 2026 04.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA search is under way for two lesbian grandmothers who inspired a new children’s book after a chance encounter with a pantomime dame at Blackpool Pride.The women, whose names are not known, attended a reading by the popular performer Mama G in 2021, complaining to her…
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