Defining and promoting family diversity beyond race and culture
By JoAnne Pastel, President and founder, Farmer’s Hat Productions co-author Bur Bur and Friends book series
This world is changing so quickly and there are a number of people out there that think of race when they hear the word “diversity.” At Farmer’s Hat Productions, when we think of diversity it’s about more than race. It is about choices, lifestyles and how families blend into healthy functioning communities that work for them. We are hearing more and more from customers/patrons/friends about the positive response to our Bur Bur and Friends book series! Thank you for your interest and support. Our world is changing along with our definitions in society of how we traditionally tend to think about families. Given the ever-increasing differences we see in families today, it is rewarding to receive recognition for our efforts.
Here is one recent example of what we are hearing from others:
Dear JoAnne:
Hello. I saw an article about the Bur Bur books in the St Paul Paper today. I just ordered the 3 book series. I am white and my husband is African-American. We have four children ( 16 yo, 14 yo and twins that are 5) . Thank you for doing this. It is so great. I am so happy to see books in print with kids of all varying skin tones. I am going to give this web site to other friends who have multi racial children. I look forward to watching your business grow.
- Julie England
Thank you, Julie for your feedback!
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