I am thrilled and deeply honoured to receive news that the series of books - A Special Gift - has been shortlisted for the Fertility Care Award, organised by The European Fertility Society.
Author Sadhbh Devlin and I created four books - Egg Donation, Sperm Donation, Double Donation and Solo Mammy - to open up the conversation about the origin story of donor-conceived children between parents and children.
This book stands out from others in the same category because it presents the story from the child's point of view. It portrays resourceful adults searching for a special ingredient to create a recipe for their family. The story revolves around Little Otter’s (main character) birthday and is full of positivity and celebration. Readers also get a glimpse of different families that were created in their unique way.
No matter which book, a Special Gift honours and celebrates the child’s existence; after all, THEY are the ultimate Special Gift!
Seeing our work being recognised and appreciated by the Fertility Care Awards and the fact that it was shortlisted only adds to our excitement and gratitude.
The Awards are being announced soon, but what matters the most to us is that A Special Gift has been reaching the people who truly need it: families with donor-conceived children who want to open the conversation about having a donor in their stories in a safe, loving and respectful way.
A Special Gift is a testament to the importance of cherishing our unique families, hope, and love. I am very grateful for this exciting opportunity to share this message and bring joy to families everywhere.
NISIG (National Infertility Support and Information Group) has published all A Special Gift books with the aid of public health funding, and they are available for free distribution to those who require them.
