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Eric Rosswood is an American author, speaker, and LGBTQ+ advocate focused on family inclusion. A gay dad, he writes accessible guides and children’s books that help parents, educators, and kids talk about identity, pride, and belonging. Rosswood’s work often centers on practical allyship—how to support LGBTQ+ youth, create affirming classrooms, and build welcoming communities. He also collaborates with nonprofits and school organizations, delivering presentations that blend personal experience with actionable tools. Through storytelling, curated resources, and community-building, Rosswood aims to normalize diverse families and reduce stigma for queer people of all ages. He emphasizes joy, resilience, and care in practice.

Quote: “Having those role models in literature for kids to see is very important. One, for those kids who are LGBTQ themselves. They can see that and they can strive to those goals. But also for people who are not part of the LGBTQ community, they can see queer people doing things as well, and I think that can help break a lot of stereotypes.”