Boyhood Reimagined

Stories of Queer Moms Raising Sons

NEW BOOK

Published: February 2024 by Motina Books.
ISBN: 978-1-77258-486-8

A family with two moms and a son seems pretty ordinary to many Americans in 2025. But with the reelection of Trump, the rise of Christian nationalism, and the ultra-conservative Supreme court, queer moms face ongoing and accelerating challenges to their families. Boyhood Reimagined asks particular questions about parenting and feminism during a time when traditional male dominance continues to shape societal expectations, limit opportunities for women and non-binary individuals, and influence political and economic power structures.

Do queer moms practicing feminist parenting raise sons with a healthy relationship to gender and masculinity? Are sons of queer moms protected from a culture of misogyny? And what important lessons do queer moms of sons have to teach other progressive parents?

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  • A deeply necessary collection of voices—queer moms raising sons with the radical hope that we can reshape masculinity from within. "

    Jessi Hempel, author of The Family Outing

  • There is no better time for this book. Boyhood Reimagined offers a roadmap and reassurance to any parent trying to raise a boy who is 'loving, nurturing, and collaborative.’

    Kate Hopper, author of Ready for Air: A Journey Through Premature Motherhood

  • At the core of each piece, I hear the underlying heartbeat: I want my son to be a good person.

    Deborah A. Miranda, author of Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir

  • Boyhood Reimagined is both a model and a long-overdue celebration.

    Candace Walsh, co-editor, Dear John I Love Jane and Greetings from Janeland