The film “What’s ‘Gay’?” Asked Mae won Best Animated Film at the Toronto LGBTQ Film Festival 2022
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WHAT'S 'GAY'? ASKED MAE, 3min., USA, Animation
Directed by Mark S. Schoen
“What’s ‘Gay’?” Asked Mae - Two children in the garden are helped by a variety of birds to understand the real meaning of the word “gay.” “It’s a way to love,” cooed the Mourning Dove. Based on the book by Brian McNaught, the three-minute animated movie provides an excellent resource for teachers and parents on how to educate youngsters, ages 5 - 10, on the loving context of “gay” before they hear, “That’s so ‘gay’.”
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"WHAT'S 'GAY'? ASKED MAE available in paperback and KindleUnlimited at Amazon
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