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The world is made up of millions of families, each with their own unique story. However, when these stories are written in books for kids, they too often illustrate a singular image or definition of what it means to be a family.

Flamingo Rampant, a micro-press based in Toronto and operating out of Philadelphia, is looking to change that. Through a subscription service of six different books that “celebrate the great and wide variety of LGBTQ2S kids, families, and communities,” readers will receive brand new stories written specifically for Flamingo Rampant.

Often stories written for these communities focus on difficult issues like bullying and self-acceptance. Flamingo Rampant wants to offer a different perspective, one focused on celebration and joy, and show what is great about families. “[These books] give small humans positive images of LGBT people to drift off to dreamland with,” says Flamingo Rampant co-founder Bear Bergman. “That’s good for queerspawn and gender-independent kids because it’s validating. Happy snuggly dreams, little gaybies!”

To do this, these folks need your help. Gosh, the GAYBIES need your help. With just a week left in their Kickstarter campaign, Flamingo Rampant needs a total of $49k pledged. You’ll be funding sweet stories for families and little queerlets around the country. Plus, Bergman told us the books will arrive in a bright pink envelope, and “almost certainly with some glitter.”

So, dear readers, click here and help these kiddos color their world.