JR Episode: When Aidan Became a Brother (and an Alligator Gender-Reveal!)

JR Episode: When Aidan Became a Brother (and an Alligator Gender-Reveal!)

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Jennifer and Courtney look for rainbows in the storm of LGBTQ+ erasure stirred up by the bloated orange Fanta himself. From rainbow-chalk resistance at the Desantis-erased Pulse memorial to lawsuits torching the unconstitutional bans on gender-affirming care—and, because it’s Florida, an alligator and Jello gender reveal—they spotlight resilience, resistance, and joy, topped off with a heartwarming read of When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff and Kaylani Juanita.


Regarding the recent court ruling about Florida’s Book Banning/Don’t Say Gaw Law:
  • On August 13, 2025, a federal court struck down key parts of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” HB 1060 law, saying books can’t be banned just for including LGBTQ+ content.
  • That doesn’t automatically put books like When Aidan Became a Brother back on shelves, but it gives parents, students, and teachers stronger legal ground to fight for them.
  • It’s a big reminder of why intellectual freedom matters and why students should be able to read diverse stories.
  • Action step: Check with your child’s school media specialist—do they have this book? If not, ask them to get it!


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