or “childfree by choice” is a better way to say it. the former seems rather — dogmatic.
i had a patron come by the reference desk last evening looking for a picture book that explains why some adults choose to not have kids. The key here is that the adults make a conscientious choice to not have children — it’s not that they aren’t able to have children (e.g., due to infertility, high risks, etc.).
i looked in worldcat, on amazon, etc. and i came up with nothing. i found books for adults — sorta like those “high fiving” each other for not having kids — but nothing explaining it to children….it was amazing what i *did* find (e.g., books explaining why mommy is getting plastic surgery.)
so, my point is– there’s an untapped niche (as small as it is) out there for a money making opportunity in the children’s book arena. for those of you who wish to take on the task of writing and/or illustrating a book that focuses on explaining “childfree by choice” to kids, the market is wide open.
