AI Overview
Novels and books about sperm donation explore themes like family creation, identity, and donor-conceived children's experiences, ranging from children's picture books (like
The Pea That Was Me) to memoirs and adult fiction, featuring stories for single parents, same-sex couples, and broader discussions on genetic connection, as seen in Goodreads lists and specific titles like Normal Family or romance novels such as The Donor.
For Children & Families (Picture Books/Early Readers)
The Pea That Was Me (Series): Gentle introductions for kids about sperm donation for two moms or single moms by choice.
My Extra Special Leaves: A story about donor conception for families with Mom & Dad.
Hope & Will Have a Baby: Focuses on the gift of sperm donation.
What Makes a Baby: A book by Cory Silverberg exploring conception.
For Adults & Broader Audiences (Fiction/Memoir/Non-Fiction)
Normal Family: On Truth, Love, and How I Met My 35 Siblings by Chrysta Bilton: A memoir about a donor-conceived person's journey.
Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro: Explores family secrets uncovered through DNA.
The Ones We Choose by Julie Clark: A novel touching on donor conception.
Red Clocks by Leni Zumas: A novel that includes themes around reproductive rights and family building.
Popular Topics/Keywords to Search
Donor Conception: A broad term for books about sperm, egg, or embryo donation.
Donor-Conceived Children/Families: Focuses on the perspective of the child or family unit.
Same-Sex Parenting/Two Moms/Single Mom by Choice: Highlights specific family structures using donors.
You can find extensive lists on sites like Goodreads shelf "donor-conception-books" and Amazon's resource lists by searching these terms.
Amazon Resource List - The Center for Family Building
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Popular Donor Conception Books Books - Goodreads
Chosen Family: A Donor-Conceived Woman's Journey to Redefining Family Kiara Rae Schuh. Normal Family: On Truth, Love, and How I Me...
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he Pea That Was Me (Volume 4): A Single Mom’s/Sperm Donation ...
Book overview The Pea That Was Me is a charming introduction to sperm donation for kids of single moms by choice for children ages...
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